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Albrecht Abraham Schuch (born 21 August 1985) is a German actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including four German Film Awards, a Bavarian Film Award, and a German Television Award. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Schuch was born in 1985 in Jena, East Germany.[1][2] He is the younger brother of actress Karoline Schuch.[3] He studied acting at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig from 2006 to 2010.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Schuch made his film debut in Robert Thalheim's Westwind.[2] In 2012, he played his first film starring role as Alexander von Humboldt in Detlev Buck's Measuring the World[4] based on Daniel Kehlmann's novel of the same name.[5]
He is the only male actor to win the German Film Award in two categories as lead and supporting actor at the same award ceremony. In 2020, he won both awards for the films System Crasher and Berlin Alexanderplatz.[6] Two years later, he won again as Best Actor for the Film Dear Thomas.[7] In 2023 he won the German Film Award as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in All Quiet on the Western Front.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Westwind | Ronny | |
| 2012 | Measuring the World | Alexander von Humboldt | Credited as Albrecht Abraham Schuch |
| 2016 | Paula | Otto Modersohn | |
| 2018 | Atlas | Jan Haller | |
| 2019 | System Crasher | Michael Heller | German Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2020 | Berlin Alexanderplatz | Reinhold | German Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2021 | Fabian: Going to the Dogs | Stephan Labude | |
| Dear Thomas | Thomas Brasch | German Film Award for Best Actor Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor | |
| Schachnovelle | Philip Stölzl | ||
| 2022 | All Quiet on the Western Front | Stanislaus Katczinsky | Nominated for BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor
German Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Dark Satellites | |||
| 2024 | Peacock | Matthias | Austrian Film Award for Best Actor[9] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Bei uns und um die Ecke | TV movie | |
| 2010 | Polizeiruf 110 | Jacob | Episode: Schatten |
| 2010 | The Old Fox | Adrian Humbold | Episode: Ende der Schonzeit |
| 2010 | Neue Vahr Süd | Harry | |
| 2012 | NeoParadise | Himself | Episodes: Money Boy schlägt Klaas nieder/Der Pickup Artist/The Voice |
| 2013 | Tatort | Pater Rufus | Episode: Allmächtig |
| 2014 | Die Fahnderin | Florian Hofmann | TV movie |
| 2016 | NSU German History X | Uwe Mundlos | TV mini-series |
| 2018 | 54 Hours | Peter Meyer | TV film German Screen Actors Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2018 | Bad Banks | Adam Pohl | TV series (2 seasons) German Television Award for Best Supporting Actor |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Albrecht Schuch" (PDF). Agentur Lambsdorff. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "Albrecht Schuch". Film & Festivals. Cool Connections. Archived from the original on 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
- ^ "Sagen Sie jetzt nichts, Karoline und Albrecht Schuch" [Don't say anything now, Karoline and Albrecht Schuch]. Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). 26 October 2012.
- ^ "Abraham Albrecht Schuch: New exciting face in German cinema". klatsch-tratsch.de. 2012-10-28. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
- ^ "ALBRECHT ABRAHAM SCHUCHDETLEV BUCKDIE VERMESSUNG DER WELT" (in German). Interview. 2012-10-25. Archived from the original on 2015-09-19. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
- ^ "Deutscher Filmpreis 2020" (in German). Deutsche Filmakademie. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Deutscher Filmpreis 2022" (in German). Deutsche Filmakademie. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Deutscher Filmpreis 2022" (in German). Deutsche Filmakademie. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Gottlieb, Susanne (13 June 2025). "The Village Next to Paradise and Sleeping with a Tiger dominate the Austrian Film Awards". Cineuropa. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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Early life and education
Childhood and family
Albrecht Schuch was born on 21 August 1985 in Jena, German Democratic Republic (East Germany), during the waning years of the socialist state, which dissolved just five years later with German reunification.[11] Growing up in the Thuringia region of post-reunification Germany, Schuch experienced the profound social and political shifts of the early 1990s as a young child, including economic restructuring and cultural integration between East and West. Jena, his birthplace, became part of the newly unified Federal Republic of Germany, marking the backdrop for his formative years. Schuch hails from a family without direct ties to the performing arts. His father is a psychiatrist, and his mother is a general practitioner, both pursuing careers in medicine rather than theater or film.[12] Schuch has noted that his parents' professions influenced his fascination with human psychology and contradictions, which sparked his interest in acting.[8] Despite this, he has an older sister, Karoline Schuch, born in 1981, who similarly entered the acting profession, diverging from their parents' path.[12] The family's residence in Thuringia provided exposure to the region's vibrant cultural scene, which includes a historic network of theaters dating back to the GDR era and continuing into the unified period. Schuch's initial interest in acting emerged during his school years in Jena through drama lessons and school plays, igniting his passion for performance.[8] These early experiences laid the foundation for his later formal training, though his family's non-theatrical background meant his entry into the arts was self-driven.Acting training
Schuch enrolled in the acting program at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" in Leipzig in 2006, completing his studies in 2010.[13][14] The curriculum at the institution emphasized intensive practical training, with daily rehearsals often extending from morning until late evening, fostering ensemble collaboration and discipline among students.[15] Key components included classical theater techniques, such as performing dialogue scenes from works like Heinrich von Kleist's Amphitryon, alongside voice training to refine articulation and projection for stage work.[15] This rigorous structure, typical of German drama conservatories, aimed to develop versatile performers capable of handling both traditional and contemporary repertoires.[16] During his studies, Schuch participated in student productions staged at venues like the Diskothek-Bühne and the Schauspiel Leipzig, where third-year students often performed in professional settings to gain practical experience.[15] These opportunities included adaptations of German literature and experimental pieces, allowing emerging actors to experiment with roles in a supportive yet demanding environment.[15] Born in Jena in the former German Democratic Republic, Schuch faced the challenges of an exacting program that left little room for personal life, amid a competitive field where only a fraction of graduates secure stable theater positions in unified Germany.[12][15] The training's intensity, with admission highly selective—drawing from over 1,200 applicants for just 16 spots—tested his resilience from the outset.[15]Career
Theater beginnings
Albrecht Schuch made his first professional stage appearance in 2001 at the age of 16, performing in local theater productions in his hometown of Jena, Germany, before beginning formal acting training.[17] These early experiences in Jena laid the groundwork for his commitment to stage work, where he explored roles in smaller, community-oriented ensembles.[18] Following his graduation from the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig in 2010, Schuch joined the ensemble of the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin, serving as a fixed member from 2010 to 2013.[19] This residency marked a pivotal phase in his early career, allowing him to immerse himself in the collaborative dynamics of a prominent German repertory company and refine his ensemble acting approach through intensive, long-term projects with directors and fellow performers.[12] Among his key early roles at the Maxim Gorki Theater was Enno Kluge in Jorinde Dröse's 2012 adaptation of Hans Fallada's Jeder stirbt für sich allein, a contemporary staging of the novel that highlighted themes of resistance under Nazi oppression, where Schuch portrayed a timid yet endearing everyman figure navigating moral ambiguity.[20] He further demonstrated versatility in 2013 as Macbeth in Robert Borgmann's innovative production of Shakespeare's tragedy, embodying the titular character's descent into ambition and paranoia within a stark, modern framework that emphasized psychological depth over spectacle.[21] These performances underscored Schuch's emerging style, blending physical precision with emotional subtlety in ensemble-driven interpretations of both classic and socially resonant texts.Film and television breakthrough
Schuch's transition from theater to screen marked a pivotal shift in his career, building on his stage experience to explore nuanced roles in film and television. His film debut came in 2011 with Robert Thalheim's Westwind, where he portrayed Ronny, a young West German vacationing in Hungary, in a supporting capacity that highlighted the cultural tensions between East and West Germany during the late 1980s.[12] The role allowed Schuch to demonstrate his ability to convey subtle emotional undercurrents in a period drama centered on twin East German rowers encountering Western influences.[22] In 2012, Schuch secured his first leading film role as the explorer Alexander von Humboldt in Detlev Buck's adaptation of Measuring the World (Die Vermessung der Welt), based on Daniel Kehlmann's novel. Playing opposite Florian David Fitz as Carl Friedrich Gauss, Schuch embodied Humboldt's adventurous spirit and intellectual fervor during his expeditions through South America, contributing to the film's exploration of scientific rivalry and personal eccentricity in 19th-century Germany.[23] This performance showcased his range in historical drama, earning praise for capturing the character's relentless curiosity and physicality.[24] Schuch's breakthrough in film arrived with his role as the painter Otto Modersohn in Christian Schwochow's 2016 biographical drama Paula, which depicted the life of artist Paula Modersohn-Becker. As her husband and fellow artist, Schuch delivered a performance noted for its dramatic depth, portraying a man grappling with artistic ambition, societal constraints, and a complex marriage in early 20th-century Germany.[25] The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its visual richness and emotional authenticity, with Schuch's restrained portrayal adding layers to the narrative of female artistic emancipation.[26] Parallel to his film work, Schuch built versatility through early television appearances, beginning with a supporting role as Harald "Harry" Klein in the 2010 TV film Neue Vahr Süd, an adaptation of Sven Regener's novel set in 1980s Bremen. In this ensemble piece directed by Hermine Huntgeburth, he played a quirky friend navigating post-punk youth culture and personal struggles, earning a nomination for the Deutscher Fernsehpreis in the supporting actor category.[27] Subsequent roles in German series such as Polizeiruf 110 and Tatort further honed his skills in crime drama and procedural formats, allowing him to portray multifaceted characters in high-stakes scenarios.[28]Recent roles and collaborations
Since 2018, Albrecht Schuch has transitioned toward more international projects, balancing his established presence in German cinema with collaborations that extend into European co-productions and global streaming platforms. His work during this period emphasizes nuanced portrayals of personal and societal upheaval, often drawing on Germany's historical legacies while engaging contemporary issues. A pivotal collaboration came with director Edward Berger on the 2022 Netflix adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, where Schuch portrayed the battle-hardened soldier Stanislaus "Kat" Katczinsky.[29] This role, set against the horrors of World War I, highlighted Schuch's ability to convey quiet resilience amid collective trauma, contributing to the film's widespread international acclaim and his emergence as a recognized talent beyond German borders.[30] Building on this momentum, Schuch has pursued partnerships with emerging European directors, including the 2024 Austrian-German co-production Peacock (Pfau – Bin ich echt?), directed by Bernhard Wenger in his feature debut. In the film, Schuch stars as Matthias, a professional "rent-a-friend" in Vienna whose chameleon-like adaptations to clients erode his sense of self, leading to an existential unraveling.[31] This collaboration explores themes of identity fragmentation and faltering human connections in a hyper-social media-driven society, blending satire with poignant introspection on modern alienation.[31] Schuch's performance, marked by physical comedy and emotional vulnerability, underscores his ongoing commitment to roles that probe psychological depth without relying on overt historical parallels.[8] Throughout this phase, Schuch's selections reflect a deliberate focus on narratives addressing historical trauma—such as the lingering scars of war in All Quiet on the Western Front—alongside explorations of personal identity and societal pressures in contemporary settings like Peacock. These choices illustrate his maturation as an actor attuned to Germany's evolving cultural dialogues, often through cross-border projects that amplify voices on collective memory and individual agency.[12] While maintaining a foothold in theater through select engagements, his recent output prioritizes film and television, as evidenced by interviews where he discusses the demands of immersive character work across mediums.[8]Awards and recognition
Major accolades
Albrecht Schuch received the European Shooting Star Award at the 2021 Berlin International Film Festival, recognizing him as an emerging talent in European cinema and highlighting his breakthrough performances in films like System Crasher and Berlin Alexanderplatz.[32] In 2020, Schuch made history at the German Film Awards by becoming the first actor to win in both leading and supporting categories in the same year; he earned Best Actor for his portrayal of the troubled foster child Benni in System Crasher, directed by Nora Fingscheidt, and Best Supporting Actor for his role as the stoic Reinhold in Berlin Alexanderplatz, a modern adaptation of Alfred Döblin's novel directed by Burhan Qurbani.[4][5] Schuch continued his streak of accolades with the 2022 German Film Award for Best Actor, awarded for his leading performance as the dissident writer Thomas Brasch in Dear Thomas, a biographical drama directed by Andreas Kleinert that swept nine categories overall.[33] That same year, he also won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor for the same role, underscoring his ability to embody complex historical figures with nuance and intensity.[4] In 2023, Schuch secured another German Film Award, this time for Best Supporting Actor as the battle-hardened soldier Katczinsky in Edward Berger's adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, a World War I epic that earned widespread praise for its visceral depiction of war's horrors.[34] More recently, in 2025, Schuch won the Austrian Film Award for Best Leading Actor for his role as the chameleonic companion Matthias in Bernhard Wenger's satirical drama Peacock (Pfau – Bin ich echt?), a performance that explored themes of identity and performance in contemporary society.[35]Nominations and honors
Schuch has received multiple nominations at the German Film Awards (Deutscher Filmpreis), highlighting his consistent recognition among German cinema peers for leading and supporting performances. Earlier, in 2022, he earned a nomination for Best Actor for his starring role in Und Gretel, reflecting his versatility in dramatic ensemble pieces.[36] Beyond national awards, Schuch has garnered international honors that affirm his rising profile in European and global film circles. He was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2023 for All Quiet on the Western Front, a testament to his impact on international audiences through the film's Netflix adaptation.[4] Additionally, in 2021, Schuch was selected as Germany's representative for the European Shooting Stars program at the Berlin International Film Festival, an honor recognizing emerging European acting talent and providing networking opportunities with industry professionals.[32] In 2025, Schuch was nominated for the Bambi Award for Best National Actor for his role in Peacock.[37]| Award | Year | Category | Project | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutscher Filmpreis | 2022 | Best Actor | Und Gretel | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | 2023 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | All Quiet on the Western Front | Nominated |
| European Shooting Stars | 2021 | National Representative (Germany) | N/A | Selected |
| Bambi Awards | 2025 | Best National Actor | Peacock | Nominated |
Filmography
Feature films
Schuch's feature film roles from 2010 onward span a range of genres, from historical dramas to contemporary satires, often showcasing his versatility in both lead and supporting capacities. His breakthrough in cinema came with supporting parts in early works, evolving into pivotal leads that garnered international attention.| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Westwind | Ronny | Robert Thalheim[22] |
| 2012 | Measuring the World | Alexander von Humboldt | Detlev Buck[38] |
| 2016 | Paula | Otto Modersohn | Christian Schwochow[39] |
| 2019 | System Crasher | Michael 'Micha' Heller | Nora Fingscheidt[40] |
| 2020 | Berlin Alexanderplatz | Reinhold | Burhan Qurbani[41] |
| 2021 | Fabian: Going to the Dogs | Stephan Labude | Dominik Graf |
| 2021 | Dear Thomas | Thomas Brasch | Andreas Kleinert[42] |
| 2021 | Chess Story | Franz-Josef Böhm | Philipp Stölzl[43] |
| 2022 | Dark Satellites | Jens | Thomas Stuber[44] |
| 2022 | All Quiet on the Western Front | Stanislaus "Kat" Katczinsky | Edward Berger |
| 2023 | 15 Years | Gimmiemore / Fleischer | Chris Kraus |
| 2024 | Peacock | Matthias | Bernhard Wenger |
| 2025 | I'm Not Stiller | James Larkin White / Anatol Stiller | Stefan Haupt[9] |