Alexander Scheer

Alexander Scheer, born on June 1, 1976 in East Berlin, is a multitalented German actor and musician. He has carved his space in the German film and theatre industry, bagging several national awards for his compelling performances. He is credited with winning the German Film Award for 'Best Actor in a Leading Role' as well as the Bavarian Film Award for 'Best Actor', both in 2019. In addition to his acting prowess, Scheer is an accomplished musician, playing piano and drums in various bands. Beyond academic settings, he made his entry to theatre at the Schauspiel Bochum theater where he showcased his talent in a range of plays such as 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Leonce and Lena', and 'The Tempest'. Furthermore, in a testament to his flexibility, Scheer has collaborated with directors like Christoph Marthaler, Frank Castorf, and Stefan Pucher playing in theaters such as 'Berlin Alexanderplatz', 'the idiot' at the Volksbühne Berlin, and 'The Seagull' at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg. For his sterling performances, he was awarded the Ulrich Wildgruber prize. In 2007, Scheer explored his musical side once more when he joined Jan Opoczynski as guitarist in his band Der Internationale Wettbewerb. He took center stage with the Viennese band Gruppe Pegel, and toured Europe as a percussionist with The Whitest Boy Alive. His role in the 2018 biographical film Gundermann, where he played the title role and sang all songs himself, won him the prestigious German Film Award. In the TV series 'Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo', he embodied the persona of British musician David Bowie.