Nina Petri
Biography
Nina Petri is a German actress born on July 16, 1963, in Hamburg, Germany. She studied acting at the Schauspielschule in Bochum from 1983 to 1987. Petri is known for her work in film and television, with a total of 135 acting credits. She is also the twin mother of Papoula Sofie Abayomi and Moema Claire Salomé, born on July 24, 1994. Petri is directly related to classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach. In addition to her film work, Petri gained recognition for her role as Elise Steininger in the ZDF-Krimiserie Zwei Brüder.
Career overview
Nina Petri is a German actress. She has been active in the entertainment industry for several decades, with a significant number of credits to her name. Petri has appeared in various films and television shows, showcasing her acting range and versatility.
Petri's known credits include several notable roles, with one of her most prominent appearances being in the 1998 film "Run Lola Run". She has also appeared in the 1993 film "Die tödliche Maria" and the 1998 film "Am I Beautiful?". Additionally, Petri has gained recognition for her work in a ZDF-Krimiserie, specifically playing the role of Elise Steininger alongside Elmar and Fritz Wepper in the series "Zwei Brüder".
Petri's acting career has spanned multiple decades, with a notable period of study at the Schauspielschule in Bochum from 1983 to 1987. This training likely contributed to her success in the acting industry. As a result of her extensive experience and notable performances, Petri has established herself as a respected and accomplished actress in Germany.
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150 titles- 30 Days of Lust (2024) as Hanna
- Max and the Senior Squad (2024) as Head Nurse Cordula
- Festmachen (2024) as Magga
- Kolleginnen - Für immer (2022) as Anja Prinz
- The Discounters (2021) as Britta
- The Case of Bruno Lüdke (2021) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Max und die wilde 7 (2020) as Oberschwester Cordula
- Demokratie unter Druck – Europa vor der Wahl (2019) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Karl Marx – Der deutsche Prophet (2018) as Lenchen
- Eltern und andere Wahrheiten (2017) as Lene Müller zu Waldstedtten
- Plötzlich Türke (2016) as Ingrid
- A Minute’s Silence (2016) as Jutta Voigt
- Young Light (2016) as Edeltraud Gorny
- Bettys Diagnose (2015) as Gabriele Sanchez
- Neben der Spur (2015)
- Sibel & Max (2015) as Paula Hansen
- Death of a Girl (2015) as Karla Bossen
- Boy 7 (2015) as Richterin Lang
- Dissonance (2015) as Mother
- The Last Will (2014) as Sister Meijskens
- Heiter bis tödlich - Zwischen den Zeilen (2013) as Susanne Bradulic
- Life Is Not for Cowards (2013) as Alex Mutter
- The Spy (2013) as Teresa Meier
- Unter Frauen (2012) as Cornelia Berger
- 2 für alle Fälle - Manche mögen Mord (2012) as Paula Johnson
- Nord Nord Mord (2011) as Esther Lindgren
- Hamburg Journal (2011) as self
- Kehrtwende (2011) as Gisa
- Casa das Minas - The dusty sanctuary (2010)
- 2 für alle Fälle - Ein Song für den Mörder (2010) as Paula Johnson
- SOKO Stuttgart (2009) as Doro Lösl
- Travemünde Trelleborg (2009) as German gym teacher
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Mein Nachmittag (2008) as Self
- Die Frau aus dem Meer (2008) as Bürgermeisterin
- Der blinde Fleck (2007) as Marianne König
- Theo, Agnes, Bibi und die anderen (2007) as Mona Knebel
- Emma's Bliss (2006) as Dagmar
- Mutterglück (2006) as Uschi
- Dear Enemy (2006) as Gerta
- Eine Frage des Gewissens (2006) as Petra Florbach
- Die Pathologin - Im Namen der Toten (2006) as Dr. Volkmann
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Klara Maschke
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Prof. Elisabeth Paldauf
- Der Staatsanwalt (2005) as Brigitte Möllmann
- Die Konferenz (2005) as Marlies Kahle-Zenk
- Am Tag als Bobby Ewing starb (2005) as Gesine
- Playa del Futuro (2005) as Angie
- Die Spielerin (2005) as Claudia
- SOKO Wismar (2004) as Marlene Schubert
- SOKO Wismar (2004) as Silvia Vandenberg
- SOKO Wismar (2004) as Greta Becklund
- Inga Lindström (2004) as Marina
- Der Elefant: Mord verjährt nie (2004) as Ute Blumberg
- Bibi Blocksberg and the Secret of Blue Owls (2004) as Lissy Mischnik
- In Free Fall - Tom Tykwer and the Cinema (2004) as Self
- Schöne Männer hat man nie für sich allein (2004) as Gudrun
- Villa Henriette (2004) as Maries Mutter
- Angst (2003) as Klinikpsychologin
- Nachts, wenn der Tag beginnt (2003) as Johanna Schneider
- Ich back' mir einen Mann (2003) as Hanna Simon
- Verdammte Gefühle (2002) as Doro
- Big Girls Don't Cry (2002) as Ann
- Against All Evidence (2002) as Regina
- Help! I'm a Boy (2002) as Emmas Mutter Paula Uhland
- Because I Am Good! (2002) as Olga
- The Woman Who Doubted Dr. Fabian (2002) as Nurse
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Martina Baumann
- Murder in the Mountains (2001) as Judith Amtmann
- Der Ermittler (2001) as Frau Waltersen
- Planet der Kannibalen (2001) as Vera Frostenthal
- Vorspiel mit Nachspiel (2001) as Margit
- The Journey to Kafiristan (2001) as Ella Maillart
- Menschen der Woche (2000) as Self
- Wer hat's gesehen? (2000) as self
- Der Pfundskerl (2000)
- Verzweiflung (2000) as Ulrike
- No Place to Go (2000) as Grete
- Mein absolutes Lieblingslied (2000) as Mona
- Das gestohlene Leben (2000) as Julia Berger
- Nie mehr zweite Liga (2000) as Marita
- Volle Kanne (1999) as Self
- Duell der Richter (1999) as Constanze Adler
- Bis zum Horizont und weiter (1999) as Katja Pfeifer
- Die Cleveren (1998) as Christine Nowak
- Run Lola Run (1998) as Mrs. Hansen
- Die Unschuld der Krähen (1998) as Paula Finke
- The Shop (1998)
- Train Birds (1998) as Frau Kößner, Sekretärin
- Drunter und Drüber (1998) as Inge
- Am I Beautiful? (1998) as Charlotte
- Cut (1998)
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Küstenwache (1997) as Vera Heitkamp
- Schimanski (1997) as Regina Maubach
- Ende einer Leidenschaft (1997) as Sabine
- Angeschlagen (1997) as Uta Kruse
- Zimmer frei! (1996) as Self
- Nach uns die Sintflut (1996)
- Suspicion of Guilt (1996)
- Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall (1995) as Alexandra Ritter
- Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall (1995) as Prof. Lüders
- Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall (1995) as Marlene Beck
- Dr. Stefan Frank - Der Arzt, dem die Frauen vertrauen (1995) as Gudrun Forst
- Kissenschlacht (1995) as Gudrun
- Die Wache (1994) as Angel
- alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio (1994) as Self
- Ärzte (1994) as Jana Kutter
- Der König (1994) as Helga Lommel
- Zwei Brüder (1994) as Elise Steininger
- Einsatz für Lohbeck (1994) as Katharina Beck
- Stadtklinik (1993) as Nina Dietrich
- Adelheid und ihre Mörder (1993) as Roswitha Schweiger
- Dance of Death (1993)
- Deadly Maria (1993) as Maria
- Barmherzige Schwestern (1993) as Louise
- Ich und Christine (1993) as Silvia
- Wolffs Revier (1992) as Eleonore Zimmermann
- Riverboat (1992) as Self
- Vera Wesskamp (1992) as Karin Klaas
- Mit List und Krücke (1992) as Johanna Vogel
- Children of the Open Road (1992) as Fräulein Roth
- Happy Birthday, Türke! (1992) as Susi
- DAS! (1991) as Self
- Stalin's Bride (1991) as Liza
- Alone Among Women (1991) as Ruth
- Silent Shadow (1991) as Marianne
- Von Ziet du Zeit (1990) as Nina Richter
- Die Männer vom K3 (1988) as Ruth Küfner
- Nachtcafé (1987) as Self
- Rote Erde (1983) as Fränzi Kruska
- A Case For Two (1981) as Petra Thiel
- A Case For Two (1981) as Monika Baumer
- A Case For Two (1981) as Juliane Vogler
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Bavarian Film Awards (1979) as Self
- SOKO München (1978) as Irene Gebhard
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971)
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Tamara Preyer
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Dorn
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Martina Spilonska
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Helga Grimme
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Judith Vorbeck
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Sofia Martens
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Claudia Otten
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Cosima Abt
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Marlies Schrey
- Stars in the Ring (1959) as Self
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nina Petri best known for?
Nina Petri is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bettys Diagnose (2015), Treadstone (2019), Nord Nord Mord (2011), A Quiet Place to Kill (1970).
When and where was Nina Petri born?
Nina Petri was born on July 16, 1963 in Hamburg, Germany.
How many credits does Nina Petri have?
Nina Petri has accumulated over 150 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2024.
What is Nina Petri's background in cinema and television?
Nina Petri is a German actress born on July 16, 1963, in Hamburg, Germany. She studied acting at the Schauspielschule in Bochum from 1983 to 1987. Petri is known for her work in film and television, with a total of 135 acting credits. She is also the twin mother of Papoula Sofie Abayomi and Moema Claire Salomé, born on...
Nina Petri by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rote Erde (1983) as Fränzi Kruska — aged about 19
- Die Cleveren (1998) as Christine Nowak — aged about 34
- Run Lola Run (1998) as Mrs. Hansen — aged about 34
- Adelheid und ihre Mörder (1993) as Roswitha Schweiger — aged about 29
- Zimmer frei! (1996) as Self — aged about 32
- Kölner Treff (1976) as Self — aged about 12
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