Joachim Król
Biography
Joachim Król is a prominent German actor celebrated for his work in film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in notable films such as "Run Lola Run," "Maybe, Maybe Not," and the miniseries "Anne Frank: The Whole Story." In addition to his film career, Król lent his voice to the German dub of Peter Davison's character in the beloved series "All Creatures Great and Small," which first aired in 1978.
Born to a miner and a passionate union activist, Król's background instilled in him a strong sense of social awareness. His surname, "Król," translates to "king" in Polish, a fitting moniker for an actor who has made a significant impact in the German entertainment industry.
Currently, he resides in Cologne, Germany, where he enjoys a fulfilling family life with his wife, Heidrun, and their son, Tom. Throughout his career, Król has demonstrated his versatility and depth as an actor, earning acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. His contributions to the arts continue to resonate, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary German cinema.
Filmography
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Berlin Alexanderplatz
2020 • Pums
Wunderschön
2022 • Wolfgang Abeck
Weekend Rebels
2023 • Grandfather Gerd
A Million Minutes
2024 • Werner Küper
Friends Forever
2009 • Waldemar (voice)
Tom Sawyer (2011)
2011 • Muff Potter
The Princess and the Warrior
2000 • Walter Riemer
All About Me
2018 • Willi
Confessions of Felix Krull
2021 • Professor Kuckuck
Collide
2016
Gloomy Sunday
1999 • László
You'll Never Walk Alone
2017 • Narrator
Maybe... Maybe Not
1994 • Norbert Brommer
The Postcard Killings
2020 • Inspector Klaus Bublitz
Run Lola Run
1998 • Norbert von Au