Dennis Gansel
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 4, 1973 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
- Active Years
- 1951–2025 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Dennis Gansel is a German film director, writer, and actor born in 1973 in Hanover, Germany. He grew up in East Berlin and started making films at the age of 17. Gansel studied at Munich Film School HFF for five years. He is known for directing The Wave and We Are The Night, a vampire film starring Karoline Herfurth, Nina Hoss, Jennifer Ulrich, Anna Fischer, and Max Riemelt. In addition to directing, Gansel has also acted in several small roles in his own movies. He has worked in film and television festivals and with disabled people, preparing himself for a career in film.
Career overview
Dennis Gansel is a German film director. He began making films at the age of 17 and worked in the film and television festival circuit, as well as with disabled people. This experience prepared him for film school, where he studied at the Munich Film School HFF for five years.
Gansel is best known for directing the film The Wave and We Are The Night, a vampire film that starred Karoline Herfurth, Nina Hoss, Jennifer Ulrich, Anna Fischer, and Max Riemelt. His directing credits include multiple projects, with a total of 24 known credits.
Gansel's directing career has been marked by a range of film projects, showcasing his versatility and experience in the industry. His work has been recognized through his involvement in various film and television projects, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different genres and themes.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- The Tank (2025) Director
- The Tank (2025) Writer
- Hot Girl Summer (2025) Thanks
- Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020) Director
- We Are the Wave (2019) Executive Producer
- We Are the Wave (2019) Creator
- Berlin, I Love You (2019) Director
- Berlin, I Love You (2019) Writer
- Das Boot (2018) Director
- Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) Director
- Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) Director
- The Fourth State (2012) Writer
- The Fourth State (2012) Director
- Room 205 of Fear (2011) as Psychiatrist
- We Are the Night (2010) Director
- We Are the Night (2010) Writer
- Men in the City (2009) as Lars
- The Wave (2008) as Martin
- The Wave (2008) Director
- The Wave (2008) Screenplay
- Sarah Kuttner – Die Show (2004) as self - guest
- Before the Fall (2004)
- Before the Fall (2004) Director
- Before the Fall (2004) Writer
- Girls on Top (2001) Director
- Das Phantom (2000) Director
- Das Phantom (2000) Writer
- Living Dead (1997) Director
- Living Dead (1997) Writer
- The Wrong Trip (1996) Director
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- Im Auftrag des Herrn as Ben
- Im Auftrag des Herrn Director
- Im Auftrag des Herrn Writer
- Grim Night Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Gansel best known for?
Dennis Gansel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tank (2025), The Tank (2025), Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020), Berlin, I Love You (2019).
When and where was Dennis Gansel born?
Dennis Gansel was born on October 4, 1973 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
How many credits does Dennis Gansel have?
Dennis Gansel has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Dennis Gansel's background in cinema and television?
Dennis Gansel is a German film director, writer, and actor born in 1973 in Hanover, Germany. He grew up in East Berlin and started making films at the age of 17. Gansel studied at Munich Film School HFF for five years. He is known for directing The Wave and We Are The Night, a vampire film starring Karoline Herfurth, N...
Dennis Gansel by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sarah Kuttner – Die Show (2004) as self - guest — aged about 30
- The Wave (2008) as Martin — aged about 34
- Before the Fall (2004) — aged about 30
- German Film Award (1951) as Self — aged about 22
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self — aged about 5
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