Kim Petras
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 27, 1992 in Cologne, Germany
- Active Years
- 1959–2024 (66 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Kim Petras (Acting).
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, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
Focus: Identity profile (specifically noting "Acting" as per the prompt's context, though the sources mostly discuss her music and personal history).
[1] TMDB: German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Released music independently under BunHead Records (2016-2020). Signed with Republic Records in 2021. Known for acting. 22 known credits. Gender: Female. Birthday: August 27, 1992. Place of birth: Cologne, Germany. Also known as Tim Petras.
[2] Wikipedia (CS): At age 14, appeared in a documentary and talk show seeking permission for gender reassignment surgery at age 16 (minimum age in Germany was 18).
[3] Wikipedia (EN): 2017 debut single "I Don't Want It at All" charted at No. 54 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
[4] Wikipedia (DE): At age 15, began publishing pop songs on the internet; later worked as a songwriter in the USA.
[5] ČSFD: General info link.
[6] Osobnosti.CZ: Born as Tim. Known in Germany for starting hormone therapy for gender reassignment at age 12. Gender reassignment surgery completed in November after her 16th birthday.
Name: Kim Petras (also known as Tim Petras).
Origin: Born in Cologne, Germany; August 27, 1992.
Profession: German singer, songwriter, and actor.
Career details: Released music independently via
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Kim Petras (Acting) based only on provided sources.
Format: Plain text, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint: Only verifiable facts from the provided text. Do not invent or guess.
Content: Career overview of Kim Petras (specifically focusing on acting/media appearances as per the prompt's "Acting" focus, though the sources cover music and personal history).
Word Count: 180-260 words.
[1] TMDB: Known for Acting. Known credits: 22. Gender: Female. Birthday: August 27, 1992. Place of Birth: Cologne, Germany. Also Known As: Tim Petras.
[2] Wikipedia (CS): At age 14, she appeared in a documentary and talk show to seek permission for gender reassignment surgery at age 16 (minimum age in Germany was 18).
[3] Wikipedia (EN): 2017 debut single "I Don't Want It at All" charted at No. 54 on Billboard Dance Club Songs.
[4] Wikipedia (DE): At age 15, began releasing pop songs on the internet; later worked as a songwriter in the USA.
[5] ČSFD: General info link.
[6] Osobnosti.CZ: Born as Tim. Known in Germany for starting hormone therapy for gender reassignment at age 12. Gender reassignment surgery completed in November after her 16th birthday.
Note: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Kim Petras (Acting)". However, the sources are mostly about her music and personal history. I must stick to what is in the text regarding her media presence/acting.
Drafting - Paragraph 1: Background and early media.
Kim Petras was born in Cologne, Germany, on August 27, 1992. Also known as Tim Petras, she began releasing her own pop songs on the internet at the age of 15. At age 14, she appeared in a documentary and a discussion show regarding her efforts to obtain permission for gender reassignment surgery at age 16, a process that occurred while the minimum age in Germany was 18. According to other reports, she began taking hormones for gender reassignment at age 12, and her surgical gender reassignment was completed in November following her sixteenth birthday.
Drafting - Paragraph 2: Professional credits and music.
In terms of professional credits, Petras is known for acting and has 22 known credits. Her musical career includes releasing her debut single, I Don't Want It at All, in 2017, which reached number 54 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. She later worked as a songwriter in the United States. Between 2016 and 2020, she released music as an independent artist through her own imprint, BunHead Records, before signing with Republic Records in 2021.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~85 words.
Para 2: ~75 words.
Total: ~160 words.
Need to expand to reach 180-260 words.
Refining and Expanding (Staying strictly to sources):
Kim Petras was born in Cologne, Germany, on August 27, 1992. Also known as Tim Petras, she has 22 known credits and is recognized for her work in acting. Her early media presence included appearing in a documentary and a discussion show at the age of 14. These appearances were related to her efforts to seek permission for gender reassignment surgery at age 16, despite the minimum age in Germany being 18. Other records indicate she began taking
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Fantasmas (2024) as Mermaid
- This Is Me…Now (2024) as Virgo
- Parfum (2023) Music
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022) as Self - Guest Judge
- Sam Smith: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2022) as Self : Guest
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021) as Bebe
- Paris in Love (2021) as Self
- The Bitch Who Stole Christmas (2021) as Self
- Charlie's Angels (2019) Songs
- Los Espookys (2019) as Secretary of State Kimberly Reynolds
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest/Musical Guest
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
- The Streamy Awards (2009) as Self - Performer
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Show Act
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kim Petras best known for?
Kim Petras is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including This Is Me…Now (2024), RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022), The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021), Charlie's Angels (2019).
When and where was Kim Petras born?
Kim Petras was born on August 27, 1992 in Cologne, Germany.
How many credits does Kim Petras have?
Kim Petras has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.
What is Kim Petras's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Kim Petras (Acting). 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, no asterisks, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MTV Europe Music Awards (1994) as Self — aged about 1
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 33
- American Music Awards (1974) as Self - Presenter — aged about 18
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self — aged about 8
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 16
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021) as Bebe — aged about 28
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