Heike Hanold-Lynch
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 11, 1962 in Berlin, Germany
- Active Years
- 1970–2026 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
Heike Hanold-Lynch is a German actress born on July 11, 1962, in Berlin, Germany. She is known for her work in international films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Cloud Atlas, and The Reader, as well as in German film and television productions. After leaving her family home at age 16 to finance her own education, she studied German studies and psychology at the Free University in Berlin before moving to New York City. In New York, she attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre. She also studied with Method teacher Tony Greco alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman. Additionally, she worked with Leonore de Koven in Directing Actors in Film at the Columbia University Graduate Film Division.
Career overview
Heike Hanold-Lynch is a German actress born on July 11, 1962, in Berlin, Germany. Her early life included leaving her family home at age 16 to finance her own secondary education. She initially studied German studies and psychology at the Free University in Berlin before moving to New York City. In New York, she attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, where she studied under Sanford Meisner. During her time there, she studied for several years with Method teacher Tony Greco alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hanold-Lynch also worked with Leonore de Koven in Directing Actors in Film at the Columbia University Graduate Film Division.
As an actress, Hanold-Lynch is known for her work in international films, including The Grand Budapest Hotel, Cloud Atlas, and The Reader. Her career also includes extensive work in German film and television productions. In one instance, her performance alongside Till Schindler was noted for creating a dense and authentic atmosphere in a depiction of a conflict between a mother and son. Her professional credits include 69 known credits.
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Full Filmography
70 titles- Maysoon (2026) as Martina Eckert
- Frieda (2026)
- Scham (2026) as Susanne
- Berlin Hero (2025) as Sybille Wischnewsky
- From Hilde, with Love (2024) as Hans's mother
- Nord bei Nordost (2024) as Sophia
- Natasha’s Dance (2024) as Nachbarin
- German Genius (2023) as Anna von Brunsvik
- All Russians Love Birch Trees (2022) as Elke
- Beat On The Brat (2022) as Customer
- Heikos Welt (2021) as Belinda
- Dead End (2019) as Alma
- Die Läusemutter (2019) as Viktoria
- Bye Bye Germany (2017) as Gerda Schütz
- Wald (2017) as Annas Mutter
- Mata Hari – Tanz mit dem Tod (2017) as Ordensschwester Leonide
- Back for Good (2017) as Uschi
- Einfach Rosa - Verliebt, verlobt, verboten (2016) as Dani Sander
- Die vierte Gewalt (2016) as Doris / Milena Kornelius
- Volltreffer (2016) as Bankdirektorin
- Desired Children (2016) as Maries Mutter
- Punk Berlin 1982 (2015) as Richards Frau
- 600 PS für zwei (2015) as Direktorin
- Homesick (2015) as Mareike Klug
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) as Carolina
- Vet Jacobs: Agent on Occasion (2014) as Franka Nolden
- Alles muss raus (2014) as Marina
- A Blind Hero: The Love of Otto Weidt (2014) as Else Weidt
- False Freedom (2014) as Frau Palauke
- The Promotion (2014) as Andrea
- Nachbarn süß-sauer (2014) as Dr. Ortseifen
- Dyslexie (2013) as Elvira Donner
- The Inventive Lady (2013) as Frau Kiekel
- Alles Chefsache! (2013) as Frau Wenger
- Letzte Spur Berlin (2012) as Lori Weigel
- Cloud Atlas (2012) as Ms. Judd Look-a-like
- Shores of Hope (2012) as OP Schwester
- Nachtwächter (2012) as Karin
- Unknown (2011) as Lost & Found Clerk
- If Not Us, Who? (2011) as Mentorin von Gudrun Ensslin
- Residual Risk (2011) as Sprecherin
- I Phone You (2011)
- Weissensee (2010) as Frau Bergner
- Familie Fröhlich – Schlimmer geht immer (2010) as Hilde Bantien
- The Reader (2008) as Prison Guard
- Die Anwälte (2008) as Helga Keller
- Hamburg Dockland (2007) as Karin
- Die Masche mit der Liebe (2007) as Lisa Küpper
- Suchkind 312 (2007) as Frau vom Jugendamt
- Der Kriminalist (2006) as Verena Radczinsky
- Schüleraustausch (2006) as Elisabeth Zeck-Wagner
- SOKO Wismar (2004) as Frau Ramcke
- SOKO Wismar (2004) as Sandra Carstensen
- Circle of Life (2004)
- Typisch Sophie (2004) as Schwester Dagmar
- Tiger Eyes See Better (2003)
- Aus lauter Liebe zu Dir (2002) as Rosi
- Neues aus Büttenwarder (2001) as Frau Geiger
- From Here to Vanity (2000)
- Visioner (1998) as Mira
- Null Risiko und reich (1997)
- Blonde to the Bone (1997) as Hudy G
- Weihnachtsfieber (1997) as Zugkellnerin
- Gentleman (1995) as Sekretärin
- Nah am Wasser (1994) as Kassiererin
- Vom Mörder und seiner Frau (1993) as Sigrid
- Wolffs Revier (1992) as Charlotta
- Mocca für den Tiger (1991) as Kerstin
- A Case For Two (1981) as Frau Gabie
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Margot Hilse
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Heike Hanold-Lynch best known for?
Heike Hanold-Lynch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Berlin Hero (2025), Heikos Welt (2021), Homesick (2015), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).
When and where was Heike Hanold-Lynch born?
Heike Hanold-Lynch was born on July 11, 1962 in Berlin, Germany.
How many credits does Heike Hanold-Lynch have?
Heike Hanold-Lynch has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Heike Hanold-Lynch's background in cinema and television?
Heike Hanold-Lynch is a German actress born on July 11, 1962, in Berlin, Germany. She is known for her work in international films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Cloud Atlas, and The Reader, as well as in German film and television productions. After leaving her family home at age 16 to finance her own education, sh...
Heike Hanold-Lynch by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Neues aus Büttenwarder (2001) as Frau Geiger — aged about 38
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) as Carolina — aged about 51
- The Reader (2008) as Prison Guard — aged about 45
- A Blind Hero: The Love of Otto Weidt (2014) as Else Weidt — aged about 51
- Heikos Welt (2021) as Belinda — aged about 58
- Cloud Atlas (2012) as Ms. Judd Look-a-like — aged about 49
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