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Biography
Michael Kessler is a German actor and comedian born on 24 June 1967 in Wiesbaden. His best-known titles on this site are Manta, Manta: Legacy (2023) and Look Who's Back (2015).
Early life
He went on to study at Schauspielschule Bochum.
Career
He appears in Manta, Manta (1991), the earliest title among his listed credits. Little Sharks (1992) is among his 1990s credits. In the 2000s, he appeared in Hui Buh: The Goofy Ghost (2006) and Freche Mädchen (2008). The 2010s brought Vampire Sisters (2012) and Home from Home (2013).
He has 17 films and 2 TV series on record from 1991 to 2023. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (2). Armin Rohde appears in three of his listed titles, including Kein Sex ist auch keine Lösung (2011).
Recognition
His awards include the Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike (2020). His other honours include the Romy.
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Manta, Manta: Legacy | Klausi | Film |
| 2016 | Vampire Sisters 3: Journey to Transylvania | Film | |
| 2015 | Look Who's Back | Film | |
| 2015 | Schmidts Katze | Film | |
| 2014 | The Famous Five 3 | Film | |
| 2014 | Vampire Sisters 2: Bats in the Belly | Film | |
| 2014 | Von einem, der auszog, das Fürchten zu lernen | Film | |
| 2013 | Home from Home | Film | |
| 2012 | Blonder als die Polizei erlaubt | Film | |
| 2012 | Vampire Sisters | Film | |
| 2011 | Kein Sex ist auch keine Lösung | Film | |
| 2011 | The Crocodiles - All for one | Film | |
| 2009– | Kesslers Knigge | TV series | |
| 2008 | Freche Mädchen | Film | |
| 2007– | Switch reloaded | TV series |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hui Buh: The Goofy Ghost | Film | |
| 2003 | Tatort: Das Böse | Film | |
| 1992 | Little Sharks | Film | |
| 1991 | Manta, Manta | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike | Won | |
| Romy | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Schauspielschule Bochum.
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Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old is Michael Kessler?
Michael Kessler is 59 years old, born on 24 June 1967 in Wiesbaden.
What is Michael Kessler known for?
Michael Kessler is known for playing Klausi in Manta, Manta: Legacy (2023).
What is Michael Kessler’s nationality?
Michael Kessler is German, born in Wiesbaden.
Has Michael Kessler won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Der Deutsche Fahrradpreis – best for bike (2020).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q88570), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Siebbi · CC BY 3.0
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