Tom Schilling (born February 10, 1982, in East Berlin) is a German actor and musician. He had his breakthrough in 2000 playing the boarding school student Janosch Schwarze in the feature film Crazy. He became further known through the films Robert Zimmermann Is Wondering About Love, A Coffee in Berlin (Oh Boy), Never Look Away (Werk ohne Autor), and Fabian: Going to the Dogs (Fabian oder Der Gang vor die Hunde). He is also known under his musical alter ego, Die Andere Seite.
Did you know that Tom Schilling's breakthrough film 'Crazy' marked his transition from theatre to the big screen at just 17?
Tom Schilling's most defining career moment is widely considered his portrayal of Niko Fischer in the 2012 black-and-white film 'A Coffee in Berlin' (Oh Boy). This role earned him the German Film Award for Best Actor and critical acclaim across Europe, solidifying his status as a leading actor in German cinema.
Schilling's legacy is defined by his ability to capture complex, often melancholic, characters with subtle depth, making him a poignant voice for contemporary German storytelling.
Also known as: T. Schilling