Louis Hofmann
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Louis Hofmann (born 3 June 1997)[1] is a German actor. He first gained attention as the lead in the 2011 German film Tom Sawyer and won the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a teenage German prisoner of war in the 2015 Danish film Land of Mine. Internationally, he is known for playing Jonas Kahnwald in the 2017 German Netflix series Dark (2017–2020).
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Life and career
[edit]Hofmann was born in the Bensberg district of Bergisch Gladbach[2] and grew up in Cologne.[3] His first experience in front of the camera was for Servicezeit, an evening magazine programme on WDR Fernsehen television network.[4] He appeared in a section of the programme, Die Ausflieger, which tested family recreational activities.[5] After two and a half years at Servicezeit, he decided to become an actor and applied to an acting agency.[6] He was subsequently represented by Agentur Schwarz.[1]
In 2009, Hofmann guest-starred in legal comedy-drama Danni Lowinski and television series The Lost Father. He also appeared in the television film Tod in Istanbul. In 2010, he performed in Wilsberg and Alarm for Cobra 11.
Hofmann's first cinematic leading role was the titular Tom Sawyer in director Hermine Huntgeburth's 2011 German film adaptation of the classic Mark Twain novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Along with Leon Seidel, who played the role of Huck Finn, he sang on the soundtrack of the film in the song, "Barfuß Gehen" ("Going Barefoot"). The sequel to Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huck Finn (German: Die Abenteuer des Huck Finn), was released on 20 December 2012 in German cinemas. In 2013, Hofmann played a guest-starring role in an episode of the television series Stolberg. Beginning on 24 October 2013 Hofmann appeared in the comedy The Almost Perfect Man (German: Der fast perfekte Mann).[7]
His role as Wolfgang in the 2015 film Sanctuary (German: Freistatt) directed by Marc Brummund earned him the 2015 Bavarian Film Prize as Best Newcomer Actor and the 2016 German Actors Award (Deutscher Schauspielerpreis) in the newcomer category.[8][9] His first international role as a German prisoner of war in the Danish-German co-production Land of Mine (Danish: Under sandet) earned him the Best Supporting Actor prize at Denmark's Bodil Awards in 2016.[10][11] At the 2016 German Film Awards, he received with the Special Prize Jaeger-LeCoultre Homage to German Cinema presented to honour the work of German actors in international films.[12]
In 2016, Hofmann played Phil in Center of My World (German: Die Mitte der Welt), a coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Jakob M. Erwa, based on the 1998 bestselling novel The Center of the World by Andreas Steinhöfel.[13] He was presented with a European Shooting Stars Award at Berlinale 2017 by the European Film Promotion organisation.[8] Also in 2016, Hofmann was cast as Jonas Kahnwald in Dark, a science fiction thriller released on Netflix on 1 December 2017. His character is one of the leads. A second season was released on 21 June 2019.[14][15] A third and final season was released on 27 June 2020.[16][17]
In 2022, Hofmann was cast as Werner Pfennig in the Netflix series adaptation All The Light We Cannot See, based on the 2014 novel.[18] The series is set during World War II and was released on 2 November 2023.[19] In March 2023, Hofmann joined the cast of Apple TV+ production Monstrous Beauty. He also appeared in Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air, produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, which was released on 26 January 2024.[20][21]
Selected filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tom Sawyer (de) | Tom Sawyer | |
| 2012 | Die Abenteuer des Huck Finn (de) | Tom Sawyer | |
| 2013 | The Almost Perfect Man | Aaron | |
| 2015 | Sanctuary | Wolfgang | |
| Land of Mine | Sebastian Schumann | ||
| 2016 | Centre of My World | Phil | |
| Alone in Berlin | Hans Quangel | ||
| 2017 | Lommbock | Jonathan | |
| Different Kinds of Rain | Oliver | [22] | |
| 2018 | The White Crow | Teja Kremke | [23] |
| Red Sparrow | Bank Manager | ||
| Down The River | Son | ||
| The New End | Dwarf (voice) | ||
| 2019 | Prélude | David | |
| The German Lesson | Klaas Jepsen | ||
| A Piece of Cake | Kipp (voice) | ||
| 2022 | The Forger | Cioma Schönhaus | |
| 2023 | Seneca – On the Creation of Earthquakes | Lucilius | |
| 2024 | Lilies Not for Me | Charles |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Lost Father | David Salzbrenner | TV film |
| Tod in Istanbul | Sascha Kleinert | TV film | |
| Danni Lowinski | Fabian Lüdtke | Episode: "Hundeleben" | |
| 2012 | Wilsberg | Max Rensing | Episode: "Aus Mangel an Beweisen" |
| 2013 | Stolberg | Dennis Kessler | Episode: "Der verlorene Sohn" |
| 2016 | You Are Wanted | Dalton | Recurring role |
| Shades of Guilt | Leonhard Tackler | Episode: "Das Cello" | |
| 2017–2020 | Dark | Jonas Kahnwald | Main role |
| 2022 | Life After Life | Jürgen | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | All the Light We Cannot See | Werner Pfennig | Miniseries; main role |
| 2024 | Masters of the Air | Ulrich Haussmann | Miniseries; 1 episode |
| Ripley | Max Yoder | Miniseries; 1 episode |
Radio
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | Die Ausflieger |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | New Faces Award | Special Award | Tom Sawyer | Won | |
| 2014 | Bavarian Film Awards | Best Young Actor | Sanctuary | Won | |
| 2015 | Tokyo International Film Festival | Best Actor | Land of Mine | Won | |
| 2016 | Beijing International Film Festival | Best Actor | Land of Mine | Won | |
| Bodil Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Land of Mine | Won | ||
| Deutscher Schauspielerpreis | Young Talent Prize | Sanctuary | Won | ||
| German Film Award | Special Award for Acting | Land of Mine | Won | ||
| 2017 | Askania Award | Shooting Star of the Year | Center of My World | Won | |
| Berlin International Film Festival | Shooting Stars Award | — | Won | ||
| 2018 | Goldene Kamera | Junior Actor Prize | Dark | Won |
References
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- ^ Pohlers, Angie (13 February 2017). "Süß war gestern". Der Tagesspiegel.
- ^ Wilkens, Sally (12 November 2016). "Er ist der neue deutsche Superstar". bild.de (in German). Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Sturm, Susanne. "Tom Sawyer (Louis Hofmann): Zweimal Heimweh beim Dreh" [Homesick Twice While Filming]. TV Spielfilm Online (in German).
- ^ Heidmann, Patrick. "A Portrait of Actor Louis Hofmann". German Films Quarterly.
- ^ a b "Louis Hofmann is German Shooting Star 2017". German Films. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "deutscher-schauspielerpreis-nachwuchs" [German Actors Award, Newcomer]. Ustinov Stiftung. Archived from the original on 20 July 2016.
- ^ "Louis Hofmann • Actor - Interview". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Land of Mine wins 3 Bodil Awards". Danish Film Institute. 7 March 2016.
- ^ Sawetz, Copyright. "Louis Hofmann received the 'Jaeger-LeCoultre Homage to German Movies' prize at the German Film Award". www.fashion.at. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "'Center of My World' ('Die Mitte der Welt'): Munich Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Dark renewed for season 2 by Netflix". The Independent. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "When is Dark season two released on Netflix?". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (30 May 2019). "TVLine Items: Monica Potter's New Series, Netflix's Dark to End and More". TVLine. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Grater, Tom (26 May 2020). "'Dark' Season 3: Netflix Dates Final Entry In Time-Twisting German Original; Watch Debut Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (3 February 2022). "'All The Light We Cannot See': Louis Hofmann To Star, Two More Cast In Netflix Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Cohen, Anne (18 April 2023). "Shawn Levy's 'All the Light We Cannot See' Will Sweep You Away this November". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (16 May 2023). "Dark & All The Light We Cannot See Star Louis Hofmann Joins Bella Ramsey Movie Monstrous Beauty — Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Apple's highly anticipated, action-packed limited series Masters of the Air from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman to premiere January 26, 2024". Apple TV+ Press (Canada). Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "Louis Hofmann". IMDb. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ Grater, Tom (3 May 2017). "Ralph Fiennes joins cast of his Nureyev drama 'The White Crow'". Screen International.
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Louis Hofmann
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Early life
Childhood and family
Louis Hofmann was born on June 3, 1997, in the Bensberg district of Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.[3] He grew up in Cologne, where he spent his early years in a relatively private family environment, with limited public information available about his parents and siblings due to the family's emphasis on privacy.[3][11] Hofmann's initial interest in performing arts stemmed from early exposure to media during his childhood. At around age nine, he made his first appearance on television as a child reviewer of leisure activities on the German program Servicezeit, testing family outings in the segment Die Ausflieger.[3] This experience, along with encouragement from a fellow cast member and a family friend working in television, inspired him to pursue acting more seriously by joining an acting agency at age 11.[12][13] His parents were reportedly surprised by his early ambition, as evidenced by his choice of the word "Ehrgeiz" (ambition) during a notable event related to his budding career.[12] Following his high school graduation around age 18, Hofmann relocated to Berlin, where he spent formative years living in a coliving community or shared apartment, immersing himself in the city's creative scene.[14] In January 2023, he moved to London seeking new inspiration after completing a major project.[12][15]Entry into acting and education
Hofmann first discovered his interest in performing at the age of nine, when he began appearing on the German public broadcaster WDR's evening magazine program Servicezeit as a child reviewer of theme parks and other leisure activities.[16] This role provided his initial non-professional experience in front of the camera, where he tested various excursions and activities as an "excursionist."[17] The Servicezeit appearances lasted about three years, marking Hofmann's early entry into media without prior acting background.[16] Inspired by interactions with cast members during this time, he decided to pursue acting more seriously and secured representation from an agency by the age of 11.[12] Hofmann did not attend drama school or participate in formal acting workshops during his formative years in Cologne, instead gaining practical exposure through these initial media opportunities.[17] He balanced his burgeoning interest in performing with regular schooling, though specific details on his secondary education remain limited in public records.Career
Early roles (2006–2014)
Hofmann's initial foray into media came through the German public broadcaster WDR's evening magazine program Servicezeit, where he appeared regularly from around 2006 to 2008 as part of the children's segment "Die Ausflieger." In this role, the then-nine-year-old Hofmann tested various leisure activities and excursions, gaining his first on-camera experience in a lighthearted, non-scripted format.[18][19] Transitioning to scripted acting, Hofmann secured minor guest roles in several popular German television series during his pre-teen and early teen years. Notable early credits include appearances in the legal dramedy Danni Lowinski in 2009, the detective series Wilsberg and action procedural Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei in 2010, and another guest spot in the crime drama Stolberg in 2013. These roles, often portraying everyday youths or supporting characters, provided him with foundational experience in professional sets while keeping his visibility modest within domestic broadcasting.[18][19] His breakthrough arrived with the lead role of the titular mischievous adventurer in the 2011 family film Tom Sawyer, director Hermine Huntgeburth's live-action adaptation of Mark Twain's classic novel. At age 14, Hofmann starred opposite Leon Seidel as Huckleberry Finn, bringing youthful energy and authenticity to the Mississippi River-set tale of boyhood escapades, which resonated strongly with German audiences and critics. The performance established him as a promising talent in German cinema, earning praise for his natural charisma and emotional depth. He reprised the character in the 2012 sequel The Adventures of Huck Finn, further solidifying his early reputation in youth-oriented productions.[20] Throughout this formative period, Hofmann navigated the challenges of a budding career alongside his formal education, often scheduling shoots around school commitments in his hometown of Cologne. He later reflected on maintaining strong academic standing despite the rigors of filming, describing acting as a passion that complemented rather than conflicted with his studies.[21]Breakthrough and international recognition (2015–2020)
Hofmann's international breakthrough arrived with his supporting role as Sebastian, a young German prisoner of war, in the Danish-German war drama Land of Mine (2015), directed by Martin Zandvliet.[22] Set in the aftermath of World War II, the film depicts a group of teenage POWs forced by Danish forces to defuse thousands of buried landmines along the coast, drawing from real historical events.[23] Hofmann's portrayal of the character's vulnerability, fear, and quiet defiance amid the perilous task garnered widespread praise from critics, with Roger Ebert's review highlighting his "striking performance" as one of the film's emotional anchors.[24] The movie itself achieved significant acclaim, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[25] For his work, Hofmann received the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 from the Danish Film Critics Association and the Tiantan Award for Best Actor at the 2016 Beijing International Film Festival.[26] These honors marked a pivotal moment, establishing him as a promising talent capable of handling intense, historically grounded roles. Building on this momentum, Hofmann was named Germany's Shooting Star at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival, an accolade recognizing emerging European actors with international potential, selected by a jury from the European Film Promotion.[27][28] The recognition underscored his growing reputation, particularly for Land of Mine and his lead role as Phil in the coming-of-age drama Center of My World (2016), where he explored themes of identity and family tension.[29] Hofmann's star-making turn came with the lead role of Jonas Kahnwald in Netflix's Dark (2017–2020), the streaming service's first original German-language series, created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese.[30] Portraying a brooding teenager grappling with his father's suicide and unraveling a multigenerational time-travel conspiracy in the fictional town of Winden, Hofmann aged across three seasons, embodying versions of the character from adolescence to middle age.[31] His performance was lauded for its emotional depth and subtlety, with critics noting how he conveyed Jonas's isolation and moral dilemmas at the heart of the show's labyrinthine plot.[32] Dark emerged as a global phenomenon, praised for its intricate storytelling and philosophical undertones, achieving a 95% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes across its seasons and ranking among Netflix's most acclaimed sci-fi series. The show's success, viewed in over 190 countries, dramatically expanded Hofmann's fanbase and led to high-profile media interviews, including discussions on the challenges of filming the time-bending narrative.[33] During the Dark run, Hofmann continued to take on diverse projects, including a brief appearance in the thriller Red Sparrow (2018) and the lead in the romantic drama Prelude (2019), where he played a piano student navigating first love and artistic ambition.[19] These roles, alongside Dark's cultural impact, solidified his status as a versatile actor bridging European cinema and international streaming audiences by 2020.Recent projects (2021–present)
Following the international acclaim from his role in the Netflix series Dark, Hofmann expanded into English-language projects and diverse genres, marking a maturation in his career with roles that showcased his versatility in historical dramas and contemporary narratives.[16] In 2022, Hofmann starred as Cioma Schönhaus in The Forger, a German drama directed by Maggie Peren that depicts the true story of a young Jewish graphic artist forging identity documents to evade Nazi persecution in Berlin during World War II.[34] His portrayal of the charismatic and resourceful protagonist highlighted his ability to convey defiance and humanity amid historical adversity.[35] The following year, Hofmann appeared in two high-profile international productions. He played Lucan in Seneca – On the Creation of Earthquakes, a German-Moroccan historical dark comedy directed by Robert Schwentke, which explores the fraught relationship between philosopher Seneca and Emperor Nero, with Hofmann sharing the screen alongside John Malkovich.[36] Later in 2023, he took the lead role of Werner Pfennig, a conflicted German soldier and radio operator, in Netflix's miniseries adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See, directed by Shawn Levy.[37] This WWII-set drama, co-starring Aria Mia Loberti and Mark Ruffalo, emphasized Hofmann's nuanced performance of moral ambiguity in wartime.[38] In 2024, Hofmann took on guest roles in two prominent English-language series: as Max Yoder, a wealthy friend, in episode six of Netflix's Ripley, and as Lt. Ulrich Haussmann, a German interrogator, in episode six of Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air.[39][40] He continued with roles in German-language films that delved into personal and psychological themes. In Fresh (original title Frisch), directed by Damian John Harper, he portrayed Kai, a young man racing against time to escape the influence of his newly released psychotic brother; the film premiered at the Munich Film Festival in July 2024 with a theatrical release in Germany on July 3, 2025.[41][42] He also appeared as Charles Green in Lilies Not for Me, a period drama written and directed by Will Seefried, set in a 1920s conversion clinic and addressing queer history through a story of forbidden relationships and institutional cruelty; it premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 16, 2024, with wide releases in 2025 including the US on April 4.[11][43] In 2025, Hofmann led the cast in the Italian drama Agon, directed by Giulio Bertelli, about three female athletes preparing for a fictional Olympic Games, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August.[11] Looking ahead, he leads the cast in the Netflix feature Iuventa, inspired by the true story of the German NGO Jugend Rettet and its ship Iuventa, which rescued over 14,000 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea before being impounded in 2017; production wrapped in late 2024, with a release anticipated in the second half of 2025.[10][44] As of November 2025, Hofmann has wrapped production on Objet A, a German-language drama directed by Ann Oren about two hand surgeons whose world unravels, and is attached to the period drama Monstrous Beauty directed by Romola Garai, co-starring Bella Ramsey, which remains in pre-production.[45][46] These projects underscore Hofmann's growing involvement in socially resonant stories and cross-cultural collaborations.[47]Filmography
Film
Louis Hofmann made his film debut as the title character in the 2011 German adaptation of Tom Sawyer, directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.[20] His early roles often featured him as young protagonists in adventure and coming-of-age stories, transitioning to more dramatic parts in international productions during his breakthrough years.[19] The following table presents a selected chronological overview of his feature film appearances, highlighting key roles with brief descriptions where notable.| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tom Sawyer | Tom Sawyer | Hermine Huntgeburth | Lead role in family adventure film based on Mark Twain's novel.[20] |
| 2012 | The Adventures of Huck Finn | Tom Sawyer | Hermine Huntgeburth | Continued role from the Twain adaptation sequel. |
| 2013 | The Almost Perfect Man (Der fast perfekte Mann) | Aaron | David Clay-Davis | Supporting role in comedy-drama.[48] |
| 2015 | Sanctuary (Freistatt) | Wolfgang | Marc Brummund | Supporting role in drama about youth in a reformatory. |
| 2015 | Land of Mine (Under sandet) | Sebastian Schumann | Martin Zandvliet | Plays a teenage German POW forced to defuse landmines on a Danish beach after World War II, earning critical acclaim for his portrayal of vulnerability amid harsh conditions.[22] |
| 2016 | Alone in Berlin (Jeder stirbt für sich allein) | Hans Quangel | Vincent Perez | Depicts the son of a couple resisting the Nazi regime through anonymous postcards. |
| 2016 | Center of My World (Die Mitte der Welt) | Phil | Jakob M. Erwa | Leads as a sensitive high school student exploring first love and family secrets in this LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama.[49] |
| 2017 | Lommbock | Jonathan | Christian Zübert | Appears as a friend in the stoner comedy sequel. |
| 2018 | Red Sparrow | Bank Manager | Francis Lawrence | Minor role in the espionage thriller starring Jennifer Lawrence. |
| 2018 | The White Crow | Teja Kremke | Ralph Fiennes | Supporting part in biographical drama about Rudolf Nureyev's defection. |
| 2019 | Prelude (Prélude) | David | Sabrina Sarabi | Lead role in dramatic film about a young pianist. |
| 2019 | The German Lesson (Deutschstunde) | Klaas Jepsen | Christian Schwochow | Supporting role in post-WWII drama.[50] |
| 2020 | The Elfkins: Baking a Difference (Die Elfkins - Zeit für Mut) | Kipp (voice) | Ute von Münch-Pflug | Voice work in animated family adventure. |
| 2022 | The Forger (Der Passfälscher) | Cioma Schönhaus | Maggie Peren | Leads as a young Jewish man forging documents to evade Nazis during World War II, based on a true story. |
| 2023 | Seneca | Lucilius | Robert Schwentke | Plays the philosopher's devoted follower in biographical drama. |
| 2024 | Fresh | Kai | Damian John Harper | Central role in thriller about a man racing against time.[8] |
| 2024 | Lilies Not for Me | Charles | Will Seefried | Supporting role in period drama exploring 1920s queer history and experimental "cures" for homosexuality.[51] |
| 2025 | Untitled Iuventa Project | TBA | Not specified | Lead in upcoming Netflix drama inspired by the true story of the German NGO Jugend Rettet's migrant rescue ship Iuventa in the Mediterranean.[10] |
Television
Hofmann's television career began in 2006 with a recurring role as an excursionist reporter on the German public broadcaster WDR's youth magazine program Servicezeit, where he tested leisure activities on camera for three years.[14] This early exposure led to guest appearances in various German crime dramas and legal series throughout the early 2010s. By the mid-2010s, he secured supporting roles in miniseries, culminating in lead parts in high-profile international productions on streaming platforms.| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Servicezeit | Excursionist/Reporter | Recurring; youth magazine series on WDR; Hofmann's debut on screen.[19] |
| 2010 | Danni Lowinski | Max | Guest role (1 episode); legal dramedy on Sat.1.[18] |
| 2010 | Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei | Ben | Guest role (1 episode); action series on RTL.[19] |
| 2010 | Der verlorene Vater | Tim | Guest role; family drama miniseries on ZDF.[19] |
| 2010 | Tod in Istanbul | Sascha | Guest role; TV film on ZDF.[52] |
| 2012 | Wilsberg | Max Rensing | Guest role (1 episode: "Aus Mangel an Beweisen"); detective series on ZDF.[53] |
| 2013 | Stolberg | Paul | Guest role (1 episode: "Der verlorene Sohn"); crime series on ZDF.[54] |
| 2016 | Shades of Guilt (Schuld nach Ferdinand von Schirach) | Leonhard Tackler | Supporting role (1 episode: "Das Cello"); anthology crime drama on ARD.[30] |
| 2017 | You Are Wanted | Dalton | Recurring role (5 episodes); cyber-thriller series on Amazon Prime Video. |
| 2017–2020 | Dark | Jonas Kahnwald | Lead role (26 episodes, 3 seasons); science fiction thriller on Netflix.[30] |
| 2022 | Life After Life | Jürgen | Guest role (2 episodes); historical drama adaptation on BBC/HBO Max. |
| 2023 | All the Light We Cannot See | Werner Pfennig | Lead role (miniseries, 4 episodes); WWII drama on Netflix.[38] |
| 2024 | Ripley | Max Yoder | Guest role (miniseries, 1 episode); psychological thriller on Netflix. |
| 2024 | Masters of the Air | Lt. Ulrich Haussmann | Cameo role (miniseries, 1 episode); WWII aviation drama on Apple TV+. |
Other media
Radio plays
Louis Hofmann began his contributions to radio dramas with voice work in the 2011 adaptation of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer as a filmhörspiel, where he reprised his role as the titular character from the concurrent motion picture, alongside co-stars including Leon Seidel and Heike Makatsch. Produced by Der Hörverlag and released on November 21, 2011, the audio production runs approximately 110 minutes and features the original film's cast to bridge the visual and auditory storytelling. In 2017, Hofmann participated in children's radio plays tied to the popular German TV series Der kleine Rabe Socke, starting with the collection Meisterdetektive und andere rabenstarke Geschichten, which includes episodes such as "Meisterdetektive," "Der Pechvogel," and "Frau Dachs hat Geburtstag."[56] Released by Der Hörverlag on August 31, 2017, this 43-minute production features Hofmann voicing key characters alongside Anna Thalbach and Peter Weis, emphasizing themes of friendship and adventure in the forest setting. Hofmann continued his involvement in the Der kleine Rabe Socke Hörspiel series, providing voices for multiple episodes across various collections adapted from the TV show. Notable examples include "Der Hypnotiseur" and "Streithähne" from the 2017 release Socke aus dem All, Der Hypnotiseur, Streithähne (episode 12), as well as contributions to later volumes like Sockes Flugschule, Die Waldhochzeit, Der Riesenschreck (episode 13).[57][58] These audio dramas, produced by Der Hörverlag between 2017 and subsequent years, highlight Hofmann's versatile voice acting in ensemble casts, bringing whimsical tales of the young raven Socke and his animal friends to life for young audiences.[59] No new radio play projects featuring Hofmann have been announced as of November 2025.Voice work and narration
Louis Hofmann has provided voice acting for animated projects, most notably as the German dubbing voice of the titular raven Socke in the children's animated series Der kleine Rabe Socke since 2016. In this role, he lends his voice to the mischievous young raven and his forest adventures, contributing to the series' appeal for young audiences across multiple seasons broadcast on German public television.[60] His performance in the series highlights his versatility in capturing playful and adventurous tones suitable for animation.[61] He also provided the voice of Kipp in the 2019 animated film The Elfkins – Baking a Difference.[62] Beyond animation, Hofmann has narrated several audiobooks, primarily in German, showcasing his skills in literary narration. Early in his voice career, he participated in the 2012 filmhörspiel adaptation of Mark Twain's Die Abenteuer des Huck Finn (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), where he brought youthful energy to the classic American tale of friendship and adventure along the Mississippi River alongside an ensemble cast.[63] More recently, in 2018, Hofmann narrated Wie ich fälschte, log und Gutes tat by Thomas Klupp, a biographical account of a Jewish forger during World War II, emphasizing themes of survival and morality through his expressive reading.[64] Hofmann's audiobook work demonstrates a foundation in radio plays that has supported his transition to standalone narration, allowing him to explore diverse genres from children's literature to historical fiction.[65] Following his international exposure in the 2023 Netflix miniseries All the Light We Cannot See, there has been interest in potential English-language voice projects, though no specific dubbing or narration roles in English have been confirmed as of 2025.[66]Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | New Faces Awards | Special Award | Tom Sawyer | Won[67] |
| 2015 | Bavarian Film Awards | Best Young Actor | Sanctuary | Won[68] |
| 2016 | German Screen Actors Awards | Best Young Actor | Sanctuary | Won[68] |
| 2016 | German Film Awards | Special Award for Acting | Land of Mine | Won[68] |
| 2016 | Bodil Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Land of Mine | Won[68] |
| 2016 | Beijing International Film Festival | Tiantan Award for Best Actor | Land of Mine | Won[26] |
| 2016 | Tokyo International Film Festival | Best Actor | Land of Mine | Won[1] |
| 2017 | Jupiter Award | Best German Actor | Center of My World | Nominated[68] |
| 2017 | Askania Award | Shooting Star of the Year | Center of My World | Won[27] |
| 2017 | Berlin International Film Festival | European Shooting Star | — | Won[27] |
| 2018 | Grimme Award | — | Dark | Won[68] |
| 2018 | Jupiter Award | Best German TV Actor | Dark | Won[68] |
| 2018 | Goldene Kamera | Junior Actor Prize | Dark | Won[68] |