Jens Westphalen
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1964 in Hamburg, Germany
- Active Years
- 1999–2025 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Jens Westphalen is a German wildlife filmmaker, director, writer, and film producer who was born in Hamburg in 1964. During his biology studies, he met his fellow student Thoralf Grospitz, with whom he began shooting early nature films before finishing their studies. Westphalen subsequently worked primarily during semester breaks as a nature photographer in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. His known credits include directing, writing, acting, creating, executive producing, camera operating, and working as a director of photography. Some of his notable work includes Wildes Japan, Wildes Deutschland, Universum, Wild Australia, Secrets of the North Sea, Wild Germany, Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle, Namibia's Natural Wonders, Elefanten hautnah, Australien, and Poland's. His documentaries have received many awards throughout his career.
Career overview
Jens Westphalen is a German wildlife filmmaker, director, writer, and film producer who was born in Hamburg in 1964. During his biology studies, he met his fellow student Thoralf Grospitz, and the two began filming their first nature films before finishing their studies. Westphalen also worked as a nature photographer in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America, predominantly during semester breaks.
As a director and writer, his known credits and work include Wildes Japan in 2010, Wildes Deutschland in 2011, and Universum starting in 1987. His wider body of work includes Wild Australia, Secrets of the North Sea, Wild Germany, Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle, Namibia’s Natural Wonders, Elefanten hautnah, Australien, and Poland's. In addition to directing and writing, his professional roles include acting, creating, executive producing, camera operating, and working as a director of photography. His documentaries have received many awards throughout his career.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle (2025) Director
- Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle (2025) Writer
- Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle (2025) Director of Photography
- Namibia’s Natural Wonders (2023) Director
- Poland's Wild East (2023) Director
- Hidden Australia (2020) Camera Operator
- Elefanten hautnah (2018) Director
- Wild Australia (2014) Writer
- Wild Australia (2014) Director
- Wild Australia (2014) Creator
- Australien (2014) Director
- Australien (2014) Writer
- Australien (2014) Executive Producer
- Secrets of the North Sea (2013) Director
- Wild Germany (2011) Director
- Wild Germany (2011) Writer
- Mein Nachmittag (2008) as Self
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jens Westphalen best known for?
Jens Westphalen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Secrets of the North Sea (2013), Lovers Lane (2000), Volle Kanne (1999).
When and where was Jens Westphalen born?
Jens Westphalen was born on January 1, 1964 in Hamburg, Germany.
How many credits does Jens Westphalen have?
Jens Westphalen has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2025.
What is Jens Westphalen's background in cinema and television?
Jens Westphalen is a German wildlife filmmaker, director, writer, and film producer who was born in Hamburg in 1964. During his biology studies, he met his fellow student Thoralf Grospitz, with whom he began shooting early nature films before finishing their studies. Westphalen subsequently worked primarily during seme...
Jens Westphalen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self — aged about 35
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