David Kross

**David Kross**, born July 4, 1990, is a accomplished German actor known for his seamless performances in both German and English-speaking roles. Kross launched his acting career in early 2000s with small appearances in films like _Hilfe, ich bin ein Junge_ and later gained global recognition for his role as Michael Berg in the acclaimed 2008 film, _The Reader_. This role catapulted his international presence, making him a nominee for several prestigious awards, and winning him the Sierra Award at the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards for Youth in Film. Kross has displayed remarkable versatility as an actor, performing in varied films like _War Horse_, _Race_, _Into the White_ and others. Prior to his stardom, Kross grew up in the small town of Bargteheide, where he played professional basketball between 2004 and 2006 besides pursuing his acting career early on. He earned acclaim in 2006 for his portrayal in Detlev Buck's _Tough Enough_ at Berlinale, subsequently winning the Best Actor in Nuremberg. His filmography features a broad range of roles from the apprentice baker in _Hands off Mississippi_ to the title role in _Krabat_. Kross, despite gaining fame at a young age, has managed to stay grounded and opted to continue his career making both German and English language films.