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7 Impressive Quotes By Til Schweiger

Famous As: German Actor and the Country’s Most Successful Director
Born On: December 19, 1963
Born In: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Age: 60 Years
Til Schweiger is a German actor, voice artist, film director, producer, and editor. He has his own production company, ‘Barefoot Films.’ Schweiger is Germany’s best known actor and also the most successful director. He made his debut as a producer in the 1997 German film ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.’ In 2005, he wrote, directed, and starred in German romantic comedy ‘Barfuss’ for which he won a ‘Bambi Award.’ He earned another ‘Bambi’ for his performance in the film ‘Traumschiff Surprise – Periode 1’ (2004). He achieved massive success as the writer, producer, and director of the film ‘Keinohrhasen’ (2007), which became the most successful film in Germany. The film won numerous awards, including ‘Bambi,’ ‘German Comedy Award,’ and ‘Bavarian Film Award.’  Some of his other popular films as an actor include ‘Manta, Manta’ (1991), ‘The Replacement Killers ‘(1999), ‘King Arthur,’ (2004), and ‘Atomic Blonde’ (2017). Here are some of his quotes on films, Germany, acting, movies, action, favorite, genre, life etc.
I don't think German films have to be heavy or intellectual the way they sometimes used to be.

I don't think German films have to be heavy or intellectual the way they sometimes used to be.

Til Schweiger
I lived in L.A. for seven years, and if you're a German actor, they always throw the Nazi parts at you.

I lived in L.A. for seven years, and if you're a German actor, they always throw the Nazi parts at you.

Til Schweiger
I hate sitting around and waiting; that's why I always have an editing suite on set.

I hate sitting around and waiting; that's why I always have an editing suite on set.

Til Schweiger
Action alone doesn't work in Germany - you need an emotional element to the story.

Action alone doesn't work in Germany - you need an emotional element to the story.

Til Schweiger
We havent done action movies in Germany. We had some attempts in the 90s, but they failed.

We havent done action movies in Germany. We had some attempts in the 90s, but they failed.

Til Schweiger
I love action films. It's my favorite genre.

I love action films. It's my favorite genre.

Til Schweiger
Action alone doesnt work in Germany - you need an emotional element to the story.

Action alone doesnt work in Germany - you need an emotional element to the story.

Til Schweiger