Daniel Brühl

Personal context

Summary

German-Spanish actor, director, and producer Daniel Brühl is known for Good Bye, Lenin!, The Edukators, Rush, and a wide range of European and Hollywood productions. His work often returns to politically charged history and its consequences, and he has said he is drawn to films that tell stories he considers important. He has supported the #MeToo movement and, as a World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, has campaigned against hunger and spoken about climate-driven food insecurity. In 2025, he signed a public letter opposing cooperation with Germany’s far-right AfD.