Christoph Maria Herbst

Actor

Christoph Maria Herbst, born in Wuppertal in 1966, is one of Germany's best-known actors and comedians. He rose to fame primarily through his role as Bernd Stromberg in the comedy series of the same name, which earned him cult status. He has also appeared in numerous film and television productions, underscoring his versatility. In 2015, he appeared in the cinema film DIE KLEINEN UND DIE BÖSEN (The Little Ones and the Bad Ones), a tragicomedy by Markus Sehr, in which he played the role of Benno Meurer. In 2008, he played a central character in the road movie JAKOBS BRUDER, directed by Thorsten C. Fischer, which introduced him to a wider cinema audience alongside Klaus J. Behrendt. He has also appeared repeatedly in special television formats, including the comedy series GÖTTER WIE WIR (Gods Like Us), which premiered on ZDFkultur in 2012. Here he played the pharaoh in a satirical portrayal of divine figures, a production that won the German Television Award in 2013. In addition to these projects, Herbst remains a defining face of German television. He has been active in popular formats such as “Ladykracher” and has lent his voice to numerous characters in animated films, which has also brought him closer to a young audience. With his mixture of biting humor and precise timing, he has established himself as a fixture in the comedy and film world. Christoph Maria Herbst has received numerous awards for his acting performances. These include several German Comedy Awards for his role in “Stromberg” and the Adolf Grimme Prize, which recognized his outstanding work in German television. The success of GÖTTER WIE WIR, which was honored with the German Television Award, also underscores his position as one of the most important and influential actors and comedians in the country.

Films on Sooner

Die Kleinen und die Bösen

2015

88 mins

Crime, Comedy

Dark comedy about a german probation officer and some of his clients...

Gods Like Us

2012

86 mins

Comedy

Jakobs Bruder

2008

94 mins

Drama

Tragicomic road movie starring Christoph Maria Herbst, known for his role in “Stromberg,” and Klaus J. Behrendt.