Alexander Hacke
- Known For
- Sound
- Born
- October 11, 1965 in Berlin, Germany
- Active Years
- 1984–2026 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 44 credits in database
Biography
Alexander Hacke, also known as Alexander von Borsig, Alex Hacke, and simply Hacke, was born on October 11, 1965, in Berlin, Germany. He is a German guitarist, bass guitarist, singer, musician, record producer, writer, filmmaker, composer, and actor. He began his music career early, joining the band Einstürzende Neubauten in 1980 at the age of 14, where he played guitar from 1980 to 1994 and bass guitar from 1994 to 2025. In addition to his work with Einstürzende Neubauten, he has played in numerous influential underground groups and has written, recorded, released, and performed music. He is also known for his work as a film composer, with credits including The Cut.
Career overview
Alexander Hacke, also known as Alexander von Borsig, Alex Hacke, and simply Hacke, is a German guitarist, bass guitarist, singer, musician, record producer, writer, filmmaker, composer of film music, and actor. Born in West Berlin on October 11, 1965, he began his musical journey early and joined the band Einstürzende Neubauten in 1980 at the age of 14. He served as the band's guitarist from 1980 to 1994 and as its bass guitarist from 1994 to 2025. In addition to his long tenure with Einstürzende Neubauten, he has played in numerous influential underground groups and has been involved in writing, recording, releasing, and performing music. His professional credits include work as a composer, with credits such as The Cut. Across his career spanning multiple decades, Hacke has established a diverse profile in the entertainment and music industries as a performer, producer, and composer based out of Germany.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
44 titles- Was haben wir gelacht (2026) Music
- I Want It All (2025) Original Music Composer
- Mona Mur in Conversation (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Empire V (2023) Original Music Composer
- Takeaway (2022) Original Music Composer
- All Is One. Except 0 (2020) Music
- Zerbrochen - Ein Fall für Dr. Abel (2019) Original Music Composer
- Zerschunden - Ein Fall für Dr. Abel (2019) Original Music Composer
- Zersetzt - Ein Fall für Dr. Abel (2018) Original Music Composer
- High & Outside: A Baseball Noir (2018) Music
- Summer Solstice (2015) Music
- Wilde Jahre West-Berlin (2015) as Self
- Einstürzende Neubauten: Live at Primavera Sound 2015 (2015)
- The Cut (2014) Original Music Composer
- Polluting Paradise (2012) Music
- Generation P (2011) Music
- Last Cowboy Standing (2009) Original Music Composer
- NYC Foetus (2009) as Himself
- Blixa Bargeld (2008) as Self
- Fuori dalle corde (2007) Music
- Einstuerzende Neubauten: Palast Der Republik (2006) as Himself
- Mountains of Madness (2006) as Narrator
- Mountains of Madness (2006) as Themselves
- Mountains of Madness (2006) Director
- Seele Brennt (2005) as Alexander Hacke
- Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) as Himself
- Head-On (2004) Original Music Composer
- Sehnsucht (2004) Music
- ZIBB (2003) as Self
- Planet Alex (2001) as Mann an der Ampel
- Listen With Pain (2001) as Self
- Listen with Pain: 20 Years of Einstürzende Neubauten (2001)
- The Killer Condom (1996)
- Das Loch (1995) Music
- Kandidaten (1994) as Cowboy
- Die Haut - Sweat (1994) as Self
- The Eye of the Typhoon (1993)
- Fatherland (1992) as Paul
- Fatherland (1992) Original Music Composer
- Kings of Independence (1987)
- Nihil, or All the Time in the World (1987) Music
- 1/2 Man (1986) as Self
- Berlin Now (1985) as Himself
- Decoder (1984) as Pirate
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alexander Hacke best known for?
Alexander Hacke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Was haben wir gelacht (2026), Generation P (2011), Head-On (2004), ZIBB (2003).
When and where was Alexander Hacke born?
Alexander Hacke was born on October 11, 1965 in Berlin, Germany.
How many credits does Alexander Hacke have?
Alexander Hacke has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Alexander Hacke's background in cinema and television?
Alexander Hacke, also known as Alexander von Borsig, Alex Hacke, and simply Hacke, was born on October 11, 1965, in Berlin, Germany. He is a German guitarist, bass guitarist, singer, musician, record producer, writer, filmmaker, composer, and actor. He began his music career early, joining the band Einstürzende Neubaut...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- ZIBB (2003) as Self — aged about 37
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