Manon von Gerkan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1972 in Hamburg, Germany
- Active Years
- 1996–2001 (6 Years)
- Total Credits
- 3 credits in database
Biography
Manon von Gerkan is a German model, jewelry designer, and actress born in Hamburg in 1972. She is the daughter of the late architect Meinhard von Gerkan. Rising to prominence in the mid-1990s, she gained international recognition as a model, appearing on the covers of Elle and Shape in 1996 and Cosmopolitan in 1998. She also posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1996. Her acting career includes credits in the 1995 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Video, the 2001 television series A Nero Wolfe Mystery, and the 2001 film Shallow Hal. She is recognized in English-speaking regions as Manon, the German model, and maintains a career spanning modeling, design, and screen performance.
Career overview
Manon von Gerkan is a German model, jewelry designer, and actress who was born in Hamburg in 1972. She is the daughter of the late architect Meinhard von Gerkan. She rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and became known in English-speaking regions as Manon, the German model. Her modeling career included appearances on numerous international magazine covers, such as Elle and Shape in 1996, and Cosmopolitan in 1998. In 1996, she also posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
In the field of acting, Manon von Gerkan has three known credits. Her filmography includes an appearance in the 2001 film Shallow Hal. Additionally, she appeared in the 2001 television series A Nero Wolfe Mystery and was featured in the 1995 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Video.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
3 titles- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Nina Boone
- Shallow Hal (2001) as Lindy
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit 1996 (1996) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is Manon von Gerkan best known for?
Manon von Gerkan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001), Shallow Hal (2001).
When and where was Manon von Gerkan born?
Manon von Gerkan was born on January 1, 1972 in Hamburg, Germany.
How many credits does Manon von Gerkan have?
Manon von Gerkan has accumulated over 3 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2001.
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Manon von Gerkan is a German model, jewelry designer, and actress born in Hamburg in 1972. She is the daughter of the late architect Meinhard von Gerkan. Rising to prominence in the mid-1990s, she gained international recognition as a model, appearing on the covers of Elle and Shape in 1996 and Cosmopolitan in 1998. Sh...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Nina Boone — aged about 29
- Shallow Hal (2001) as Lindy — aged about 29
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