MATTHIAS SCHWEIGHÖFER
Matthias Schweighöfer
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 11, 1981
Place of Birth: Anklam, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, East Germany [now Germany]
Biography
Matthias Schweighöfer (German: [maˈtiːasˈʃvaɪkˌhøːfɐ]; born 11 March 1981) is a German actor and filmmaker known for his work in several German and American film productions. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Franz Herber in the 2008 film Valkyrie. In 2021, Schweighöfer appeared as Ludwig Dieter in the Netflix film Army of the Dead, directed by Zack Snyder. He reprised his role in the prequel film, Army of Thieves, which he also directed.
Filmography
Starring
TBA·
Vanished2025·
ElioAmbassador Tegmen (voice)
2025·
The Life of WishesFelix
Self
Self
2018·
Late Night BerlinSelf
2014·
QuizduellSelf
2012·
Im Leben von …Self
2008·
Markus LanzSelf
2007·
Dickes BSelf
Self
2007·
Inas NachtSelf
self - segment, self - guest
1999·
BeckmannSelf
1999·
TV totalSelf
1999·
Volle KanneSelf
Self
1997·
Tietjen und BommesSelf
1997·
Taffself
1997·
Leute heuteSelf
1996·
Zimmer frei!Self
1995·
Goldene HenneSelf
1992·
MorgenmagazinSelf
1991·
DAS!Self
1990·
Romy AwardSelf
Self
1979·
NDR Talk ShowSelf
Self
1976·
Kölner TreffSelf
Self
1948·
Bambi-VerleihungSelf
TBA·
Play Dead2025·
BrickTim
2022·
The SwimmersSven
2021·
HinterlandJosef
Self
2021·
Army of ThievesLudwig Dieter
2021·
Army of the DeadLudwig Dieter
2020·
ResistanceKlaus Barbie
Self
Himself
2017·
You Are WantedLukas Franke
Self
2015·
TeamworkHimself
Self, Self - Guest
2013·
Circus Halligalli2009·
Granaten wie wirSelf
2009·
Must Love DeathFan 2
2006·
LuluJack
Torsten
Self
1998·
SiskaSebastian Freese, Benny Daum
1997·
Changing SkinsIngo Taschke
1994·
Ärzte1989·
ZDF-MittagsmagazinSelf
1981·
Wetten, dass..?Self
1971·
Polizeiruf 110Daniel Cross
1970·
Scene of the CrimeBalthasar Staupen, Jacky Bräutigam
TBA·
Bike Me UpBerlin Segment
2025·
AmrumTheo
Frank Farian
2023·
OppenheimerWerner Heisenberg
2023·
Heart of StoneJack of Hearts
2023·
Family SwitchRolf
2018·
100 ThingsAnton Katz
2018·
VielmachglasErik Ruge
2018·
KurskPavel Sonin
2018·
Hot DogTheo Ransoff
Self
2016·
Robinson CrusoeRobinson Crusoe (voice)
Andi
Max
2015·
The MannyClemens
Prinz Charming
2014·
Male MistakesPartygast
2014·
Joy of FatherhoodFelix
2013·
Frau EllaSascha
Fuchs
2013·
Kokowääh 2Matthias Schweighöfer
2013·
Break Up ManPaul Voigt
self
2012·
RussendiskoWladimir Kaminer
2011·
Hut in the WoodsMatze
2011·
What a ManAlex
2011·
Woman in LoveAlex Honk
2010·
3nityChristl
2010·
Friendship!Tom
2009·
Night TrainFrankie
Moritz
Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Gödeke Michels
2008·
The ArchitectJan Winter
2008·
The Red BaronBaron Manfred von Richthofen
2008·
ValkyrieSS-Soldat im Erschießungskommando
2007·
An Old MaidFelix
2007·
Fata MorganaDaniel
2007·
Rabbit Without EarsMoritz
2007·
Eight Miles HighRainer Langhans
2006·
Der blaue AffeLaurin
2005·
Happy End2005·
Polly Blue EyesRonald 'Ronny' Helske
2005·
Combat 16Daniel
2005·
The Young SchillerFriedrich Schiller
2004·
Cold SpringBen Lüders
2004·
BaalBaal
2004·
Off BeatCrash
2003·
Hamlet_XOsric
2003·
SoloalbumBen
2002·
FearDotComDieter Schrader
2002·
Friends of FriendsGregor
2002·
Nachts im ParkHansen
2001·
Mein Vater die TunteJan Quinn
Malte
2001·
Heart Over HeadDirk Bachmann
2000·
FriendsSpeedy
2000·
Kiss Me, FrogPrinz Dietbert
Ben Simon
2000·
3 Tage 44Albert
Dieter
1998·
Spuk aus der GruftTorsten
Production
2025·
The Life of WishesProducer
2021·
Army of ThievesDirector, Producer
2020·
ResistanceProducer
2017·
You Are WantedDirector
TBA·
Bike Me UpDirector
TBA·
Go WestProducer, Director
2020·
TakeoverProducer
2018·
Hot DogProducer
2018·
100 ThingsProducer
2018·
VielmachglasProducer
Producer
Producer
2015·
The MannyProducer, Writer, Director
2015·
Highway to HellasProducer
2014·
Joy of FatherhoodDirector
2013·
Break Up ManProducer, Director
2013·
Frau EllaProducer
2011·
What a ManProducer, Screenplay, Director