Joost Siedhoff

Actor

Joost Siedhoff was a German actor who appeared in film, television, and theater for many years, establishing himself with striking supporting roles and strong characters. He began his career on stage before increasingly focusing on camera work, appearing in both German and international productions. His roles show a profile that alternated between serious drama, historical narrative, and subtle comedy. An important project in his later career is DER KUCKUCK UND DER ESEL (The Cuckoo and the Donkey) from 2014, directed by Andreas Arnstedt. In it, Siedhoff plays the role of Ephraim Weitzmann, who forms a central emotional connection to the main character and significantly shapes the film's thematic exploration of family expectations and artistic failure. After its premiere, the production was widely discussed in the German independent cinema circuit and positioned Siedhoff as a precise actor in finely observed character constellations. His other film appearances include works such as Das Geisterhaus, in which Siedhoff was part of large international casts and was equally convincing in historical material as in contemporary dramas. In addition, he appeared in the thriller Virus Undead and the border drama Die blaue Grenze, which showcase his versatility in the genre and independent film sectors. Joost Siedhoff has appeared regularly in well-known German television series. These include Großstadtrevier, SOKO Köln, and Hubert und/ohne Staller, in which he played memorable episodic roles. These appearances demonstrate his constant presence in the German series market and the breadth of his acting abilities.

Films on Sooner

The Cuckoo and the Donkey

2014

97 mins

Comedy

The unconventional family history of the Weitzmanns forms the basis for a biting satire on the clichés of German cinema.