Uwe Steimle

Actor

Uwe Steimle is an actor and cabaret artist who has made a name for himself on television and in cinema with his precise, laconic performances. A central chapter in his career is the ARD series Polizeiruf 110, in which he played Chief Inspector Jens Hinrichs from 1993 to 2009, shaping the character with quiet humor and melancholic undertones. In 2005, he was awarded the Grimme Prize together with Henry Hübchen and author Beate Langmaack for the further development of the series – clear proof of his lasting impact on German television crime drama. In cinema and TV films, Steimle makes his mark in character-driven material. In MONIKA (2011, directed by Christian Werner), he plays the title character's ophthalmologist, complementing the ensemble with a striking supporting role; the film tells the story of a young woman who starts afresh after a botched eye operation and finds her way. In addition, relevant databases document his broad presence in film and television, ranging from popular series to independent productions. Typical of Steimle is a reduced, precise style of acting that sharply delineates characters through hints and proves itself equally well in milieu narratives and in the classic crime format. In this way, he combines audience success with recurring recognition by institutions and the trade press.

Films on Sooner

Monika

2011

52 mins

Drama

Sensitive coming-of-age drama about the visually impaired Monika (Rosalie Thomass), who is looking for her way to independence.