Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 5, 1956 in Detmold, Germany
- Active Years
- 1992–2025 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Role: Acting (per TMDB bio provided).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Name: Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Birthday: January 5, 1956.
Age: 70 years old.
Place of Birth: Detmold, Germany.
Gender: Male.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 23.
Political Background (from Synopsis):
German politician.
President of Germany since 2017.
Minister for Foreign Affairs (2005-2009 and 2013-2017).
Vice-Chancellor of Germany (2007-2009).
Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2016.
Member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).
Holds a doctorate in law.
Formerly a career civil servant.
Close aide of Gerhard Schröder (when Schröder was Minister-President of Lower Saxony during most of the 1990s).
Draft 1: Frank-Walter Steinmeier is a German politician and actor born on January 5, 1956, in Detmold, Germany. He has served as the President of Germany since 2017. His political career includes serving as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2017, as well as
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Frank-Walter Steinmeier (specifically focusing on "Acting" as per the prompt's instruction, though the source material is a biography of a politician).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Focus on "Acting" (as indicated in the "Known For" section of the source).
Name: Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Birthday: January 5, 1956.
Place of Birth: Detmold, Germany.
Gender: Male.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 23.
Political info (from TMDB Bio): President of Germany since 2017, Minister for Foreign Affairs (2005-2009, 2013-2017), Vice-Chancellor (2007-2009), Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE (2016), member of SPD, doctorate in law, former career civil servant, aide to Gerhard Schröder.
The prompt asks for a "career overview of Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Acting)".
The source says "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 23".
However, the source does not list any specific movie or TV show titles.
The source does provide extensive political biographical information.
If I write about his acting career, I can only say he is known for acting and has 23 known credits. I cannot name any movies.
If I write about his political career, I can use the bio provided.
The prompt specifically says "career overview of Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Acting)". This is a bit of a trap because the source material is a politician's bio, but the TMDB profile labels him under "Acting".
Wait, looking at the source: "Known For Acting" and "Known Credits 23".
If I only write about acting, I will run out of words very quickly because there are no titles.
The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above."
The bio provided is about his political career.
The TMDB data says he is known for acting and has 23 credits.
I must combine these or focus on what is available.
Let's look at the word count requirement: 180-260 words.
If I only say "He is an actor with 23 credits," I won't hit 180 words.
I must include the biographical details provided in the text to reach the word count, while acknowledging the TMDB categorization.
Paragraph 1: Frank-Walter Steinmeier is a German individual born on January 5, 1956, in Detmold, Germany. According to The Movie Database, he is known for acting and has 23 known credits.
Paragraph 2: Beyond his credits in media, Steinmeier has a significant political career. He has served as the President of Germany since 2017. His previous political roles include serving as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2017. He also held the position of Vice-Chancellor of Germany between 2007 and 2009. In 2016
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- RTL Tonight (2025) as self (Archive footage)
- Terror. Fußball. Paris 2015 · Die Nationalmannschaft im Visier (2025) as Self
- The False Promise of Advancement (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Warum Judenhass? Antisemitismus in Deutschland (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- In the Grip of Gazprom (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Lebenslänglich Politik: Der ewige Schäuble (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Eine Stunde ZEIT (2020) as Self
- Wir sind 30 (2020) as Self
- PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Peace in Motion (2018) as Self
- Stromberg – The Movie (2014) as Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- Günther Jauch (2011) as Self
- Westpol (2010) as self
- ANNE WILL (2007)
- Denkzeit (2007) as Self
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self
- Bericht aus Berlin (2003) as Self
- Hart aber fair (2001) as Self
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Münchner Runde (2000)
- Berlin direkt (2000) as self
- maybrit illner (1999) as Self
- Beckmann (1999) as Self
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
- Morgenmagazin (1992) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank-Walter Steinmeier best known for?
Frank-Walter Steinmeier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including RTL Tonight (2025), Stromberg – The Movie (2014), Westpol (2010), ANNE WILL (2007).
When and where was Frank-Walter Steinmeier born?
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was born on January 5, 1956 in Detmold, Germany.
How many credits does Frank-Walter Steinmeier have?
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Frank-Walter Steinmeier's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Role: Acting (per TMDB bio provided). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, a...
Frank-Walter Steinmeier by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bericht aus Berlin (2003) as Self — aged about 47
- maybrit illner (1999) as Self — aged about 43
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 42
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003) as Self — aged about 47
- RTL Tonight (2025) as self (Archive footage) — aged about 69
- Stromberg – The Movie (2014) as Frank-Walter Steinmeier — aged about 58
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