Hardy
Krüger Jr.
“I am an actor, author and storyteller. My journey has taken me from Lugano through the wide-open landscapes of Tanzania to stages and film sets around the world. I am drawn to life’s turning points: the moments when we lose, hope, begin again and discover who we are.”
Available to discuss international projects.
Meeting opportunities in Bangkok in January 2027.
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“Every day is a canvas, and our actions are the brushstrokes we leave behind. It is the small touches that make something greater. Get involved, create, and make a difference.”
Hardy Krüger Jr.
Making A Difference
My professional acting career in Germany began with a role in the ARD series Nicht von schlechten Eltern, followed by a leading role in Gegen den Wind. Running from 1995 to 1999, the series regularly reached an audience of millions.
Since then, I have worked on numerous international productions, including Le Cocu magnifique, Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar and Roger Young’s Dracula. A particularly formative experience was Stauffenberg, which won the German Television Award for Best Film. German audiences also know me as forest ranger Stefan Leitner in the ZDF series Forsthaus Falkenau, a role I played from 2006 to 2013.
Acting has never been my only means of creative expression. Cooking was an early passion, which I pursued through professional training as a chef and bartender. My debut novel, Der leise Ruf des Schmetterlings, was published in 2018. Photography has also been a lifelong companion; my exhibition Lost Paradise was shown at the Palmenhaus in Vienna in 2018. Painting, architecture and interior design continue to inspire me.
Services
Film is more than moving images. It is a way of creating emotion, telling stories and making ideas stay with an audience. As a director and filmmaker, I offer documentary and short-film production, editing and television production services. From the first creative concept to post-production, my focus is on visual strength, dramatic depth and carefully crafted storytelling.
Documentary
Filmmaking
Documentaries bring real stories to life with honesty and emotional depth. My work focuses on developing and producing films grounded in research, clear narrative structure and a strong visual language. From social issues and biographical portraits to investigative subjects, I aim to make complex themes accessible and offer audiences a deeper understanding.
Short Film
Production
Short films distil a story to its essence. I work across the creative process, from script development and direction to camera work and post-production. Character, staging and composition guide my approach, with the aim of creating concise films that leave a lasting impression.
Editing &
TV Production
Editing gives a story its shape and rhythm. In post-production, I develop visual narratives with a close attention to timing, pacing and dramatic tension. For television, advertising and digital formats, my focus is on coherent, engaging sequences, supported by considered colour correction and sound design.
News
Florian Zeller’s
Der Sohn / The Son
- Planned involvement: 2027 tour block
Florian Zeller’s Der Sohn (The Son) is an intimate family drama about a teenager in crisis and parents searching for a way to reach him. It explores love, responsibility and the limits of understanding.
I am preparing to play Pierre, Nicolas’s father, in the planned 2027 tour block of TOURERLEBEN’s production, directed by Holger Hauer. The production is performed in German.
- Live audio drama · German tour February–April 2027
In 2027, a new journey takes me to the American West: I play Old Shatterhand in the live audio drama Old Shatterhand unter Kojoten, based on Karl May.
Joining me are Luna Schweiger as Emily Milton and Volker Zack. Voices, music and live sound effects create an entire Western world on stage: an action-packed road movie for the ears.
The German tour runs from February to April 2027.
Trailer for my novel Das Licht der Erinnerung, published in March 2026. A story of two people, a great love and the power of memory. German-language trailer.
Das Licht der Erinnerung
My novel, published March 2026
Why I tell stories
Writing and filmmaking are more than forms of expression to me.
They are ways of reaching out to the world.
Stories can move us because they remind us:
of what we have lost,
of what we hope for,
and of what we may yet find.
I know what loss means.
I know what it takes to let go.
I have left much behind in order to move forward,
guided by the wish to find happiness again.
What I have rediscovered is love.
And a curiosity about what life still has in store.
Words and images can carry hope.
They can give us courage when reality is difficult.
They can remind us that even the hardest experience
does not have to be the final word.
That is why I tell stories:
to connect with people,
and to make the light visible.
I believe stories can change us.
Sometimes, that is enough to begin.
Upcoming
Photo: DER DEHMEL/Urbschat
COMEDY
FISCH SUCHT FAHRRAD
- Mitteldeutsches Theater in der Marienkirche
- Dessau-Roßlau
- Return engagement: April–May 2027
- 29 April–2 May and 6–9 May 2027
- Dates and tickets from the theatre
Finding love later in life is no simple matter. Julia and Thomas, both in their late fifties, have recently divorced each other. Still friends and reluctant to grow old alone, they devise a plan for navigating dating apps, singles events and blind dates: whenever one meets a potential partner, the other stays nearby as a safety net. What follows is a series of increasingly eccentric encounters that their well-meaning interventions turn into glorious chaos.
Peter Quilter’s plays have been performed in London’s West End, on Broadway and in more than 40 countries. This German-language production of The Dating Game is presented by Schlosspark Theater in a translation by Nathalie Hallervorden.
FISCH SUCHT FAHRRAD
Comedy by Peter Quilter
Translation: Nathalie Hallervorden
Director: Irene Christ
Set: Tom Grasshof
Costumes: Viola Matthies
Cast
Janina Hartwig
Hardy Krüger
Caroline Beil
Dieter Landuris
Jedermann
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
- Schlossfestspiele Regensburg
- Courtyard of the Princely Palace
- Emmeramsplatz 5
- 93047 Regensburg
- Opening: 26 July 2025
- Book tickets here:
A stage production featuring Erol Sander, Hardy Krüger Jr., Julian Weigend, Dorkas Kiefer, André Eisermann and others.
This contemporary staging of Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s Jedermann (Everyman) pays tribute to a timeless classic while celebrating the immediacy of live theatre: intimate, moving and compelling.
Mit den Waffeln einer Frau
Podcast | Interview
Listen to my second appearance on Barbara Schöneberger’s podcast Mit den Waffeln einer Frau. From midlife questions and Valentine’s Day to my family, we covered plenty of ground. German-language interview.
Hardy on Stars in der Manege
On the television show Stars in der Manege, I had the opportunity to perform classical dressage alongside a remarkable Andalusian horse: a kind of ballet on horseback. It was an unforgettable experience, showing the trust between horse and rider and bringing the elegance of this tradition into the arena.
Close to me
Stories close to my heart
My novel Das Licht der Erinnerung was published in March 2026. It continues the story that began in Der leise Ruf des Schmetterlings.
The book follows David and Laura, two people who meet and fall in love in Rome, only to have their lives changed by a sudden loss. It is a story about love, letting go, and what remains when we think we have lost everything.
I wanted to return to the quiet notes of the first novel: the beauty of a moment and the power of memory.
I look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Hardy Krüger Jr.
Published in German.
My debut novel, Der leise Ruf des Schmetterlings, was published in 2018 and became a bestseller in Switzerland.
A story of love, loss
and the power of a moment.
Searching for meaning, David hopes to begin a new life in Rome. Through his encounters with others, he starts to question the importance he has placed on appearances and gradually discovers a deeper understanding of life.
“What I have come to understand is that life’s greatest things can be found in its smallest moments.”
Here begins his journey towards happiness. Towards himself.
Published in German.
My life has taken me from Lugano through the Tanzanian savannah to Lake Starnberg and far beyond. In Wendepunkte, I reflect on these journeys, their heights and depths. I revisit the moments when I faced death, and the places where I rediscovered the joy of living.
Wendepunkte: Wie ich Kraft aus der Veränderung geschöpft habe
Turning Points: How I Found Strength in Change is an English rendering of the German title. The book explores finding opportunity in upheaval, learning composure and drawing strength from change.
If you are looking for renewed courage or the energy to take your next step, this is my personal invitation to join me.
Published in German.
