Rolf Kanies is a German born actor who played many high-profile roles on the stage before switching to a career in film and television in 1997. Since then Rolf has specialized in German and international film and television. Movies he has played in have been nominated for a variety of international awards, including an Oscar. Kanies studied at the "Westf�lische Schauspielschule Bochum" and at the "Universit�t der K�nste Berlin". Upon completing his studies, he embarked on a career in the theatre. His first engagement was at the Hebbel-Theater in Berlin, followed by other works at the Schauspielhaus Bochum, the Staatstheater Kassel and productions in Krefeld, Neuss, Cologne, Weimar, Graz, Basel and at the Garsington Opera Festival. Kanies's roles have included many Shakespearean characters such as Hamlet, Romeo, Mercutio, Macbeth, Theseus/Oberon, Sir Toby, Dromio of Ephesus and Lucio. Other prominent roles were those of Faust, Orest and Biff. He also played several lead roles in musicals. 

December 21st, 1957 in Bielefeld (Age 67)