August Wittgenstein
Biography
Prince August Fredrik zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, known professionally as August Wittgenstein, is a German-Swedish actor and a member of the princely House of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. Born on January 22, 1981, in Siegen, Germany, he has a total of 48 known acting credits. Wittgenstein has appeared in films and television productions in English, German, and Swedish. He starred in the 2013 German television movie Desert Heart - The Trip of My Life. His notable television and film roles include portraying Georg Donatus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Hesse in The Crown, Count Alfred Eckbrecht von Dürckheim-Montmartin in Ludwig II, Karl Tennstedt in Das Boot, and Andreas Wolf in Deadwind.
Career overview
Prince August Fredrik zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, known professionally as August Wittgenstein, is a German-Swedish actor and a member of the princely House of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. Born on January 22, 1981, in Siegen, Germany, he has built an acting career with appearances in English, German, and Swedish language films and television productions.
Wittgenstein starred in the 2013 German television movie Desert Heart - The Trip of My Life. He is recognized for portraying Georg Donatus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Hesse in The Crown and Count Alfred Eckbrecht von Dürckheim-Montmartin in Ludwig II. His television credits also include roles as Karl Tennstedt in Das Boot and Andreas Wolf in Deadwind.
Throughout his career, Wittgenstein has accumulated numerous acting credits across various international projects. His work spans multiple languages and encompasses both film and television mediums, establishing his presence as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- The Trio (2026) as Hugo
- Faithless (2025) as Markus Vogler
- Before We Forget (2025) as Alexander
- Ku'damm 77 (2025) as Wolfgang von Boost
- Mord in Wien - Der letzte Bissen (2025) as Carl-Albrecht Nassau
- Number 24 (2024) as Siegfried Fehmer
- Jana - Marked For Life (2024) as Peer Bruckner
- Doktrinen (2024) as Jacob Weiss
- Prodigies (2024) as Lenhardt
- Hellground (2022) as Fabian Lambert
- The Net – Prometheus (2022) as Hans Maurer
- The Palace (2022) as Georg Weiss
- Hunting Season (2022) as Peter
- Ku'damm 63 (2021) as Wolfgang von Boost
- Professionals (2020) as Luther Bruhn
- Dark Woods (2020) as Jan Gerke
- Hidden: First Born (2019) as Jonas
- Das Boot (2018) as Karl Tennstedt
- Deadwind (2018) as Andreas Wolf
- Jenny: Echt gerecht (2018) as Maximilian Mertens
- Ku'damm 59 (2018) as Wolfgang von Boost
- Shelter (2017) as Sebastian
- The Maus (2017) as Alex
- Ein Lächeln nachts um vier (2017) as Max Severin
- The Crown (2016) as Grand Duke Georg Donatus
- Ku'damm 56 – Rebel with a Cause (2016) as Wolfgang von Boost
- Dating Alarm (2016) as Roman
- Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015) as Self
- Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015)
- Vet Jacobs: Agent on Occasion (2014) as Nils Ek
- Josephine Klick (2014) as Karl Krause
- Ophelia (2014) as Casper
- Until We Bleed (2014) as Aron
- The Congress (2013) as Travis (voice)
- Open Desert (2013) as Ben
- Heiter bis tödlich - Alles Klara (2012) as Erik Simon
- lyudvik bavaraskiy (2012) as Alfred Graf von Dürckheim
- Grave Dawn (2010) as Erwin Buchholz
- Angels & Demons (2009) as Swiss Guardsman
- Thorns (2009) as Fabius Jucundus
- Hamburg Dockland (2007) as Heiner Brüggemann
- SOKO Köln (2003) as Thomas Prinz
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Joost Hertel
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Ivo Novack
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Johannes Hagen
- Tomb Raider as Lukas
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is August Wittgenstein best known for?
August Wittgenstein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Trio (2026), Faithless (2025), Number 24 (2024), Richard's Things (1980).
When and where was August Wittgenstein born?
August Wittgenstein was born on January 22, 1981 in Siegen, Germany.
How many credits does August Wittgenstein have?
August Wittgenstein has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is August Wittgenstein's background in cinema and television?
Prince August Fredrik zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, known professionally as August Wittgenstein, is a German-Swedish actor and a member of the princely House of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. Born on January 22, 1981, in Siegen, Germany, he has a total of 48 known acting credits. Wittgenstein has appeared in films and ...