Film · Germany · 1976–
Diane Kruger Life & Career Timeline
A multilingual European career spanning epics, thrillers and Cannes acclaim.
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About Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger moved from Paris modelling to Troy, Inglourious Basterds and a Cannes-winning German-language performance.
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Born in West Germany
Diane Heidkrüger was born near Hildesheim and raised in West Germany.
Source: www.oscars.orgMoves to Paris
After a modelling competition, Kruger moved to Paris and worked internationally.
Source: www.oscars.orgStudies acting
Kruger trained at the Cours Florent before moving fully into film.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Piano Player
Her feature debut began a rapid transition from modelling to acting.
Source: www.oscars.orgMichel Vaillant
The racing adventure gave Kruger an early prominent French role.
Source: www.oscars.orgTroy
As Helen, Kruger entered a large-scale Hollywood epic.
Source: www.oscars.orgNational Treasure
The adventure hit introduced her to a broad franchise audience.
Source: www.oscars.orgJoyeux Noël
The multilingual European drama received an Academy Award nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgNational Treasure: Book of Secrets
Kruger returned as Abigail Chase in the successful sequel.
Source: www.oscars.orgInglourious Basterds
As Bridget von Hammersmark, she joined Quentin Tarantino’s wartime ensemble.
Source: www.oscars.orgUnknown
Kruger starred opposite Liam Neeson in the Berlin-set thriller.
Source: www.oscars.orgCannes jury member
She served on the Cannes competition jury.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Bridge
Kruger led the American crime series as detective Sonya Cross.
Source: www.oscars.orgDisorder
The psychological thriller paired Kruger with Matthias Schoenaerts.
Source: www.oscars.orgIn the Fade
Fatih Akin’s drama gave Kruger her first leading role in a German-language film.
Source: www.oscars.orgBest Actress at Cannes
Kruger won the Cannes acting prize for In the Fade.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comCésar honour
Kruger received an honorary César recognising her international career.
Source: www.oscars.orgAmrum premieres at Cannes
Kruger appeared in Fatih Akin’s historical drama Amrum.
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