Chris Arend Actor
Chris was born in Germany. He went to New York in 1983 to attend the Lee Strasberg Institute and in 1984 joined the University of Hawaii where he was trained by Glenn Cannon and had his first stage appearance in 1985 in “The World of Suzie Wong” directed by Mr. Cannon and right afterwards appeared in “The Madwoman of Paris. He moved back to Germany in 1987 and worked as a leading actor in several German TV series, but not for long. He then went to New Zealand and Australia for more stage work. In 2010 Chris was in the Gemini Award wining film “Storming Juno” and in 2018-19 had a part in the US series Counterpart.. In 2023, Chris captivated audiences as Simon, one of the featured actors in the horror-comedy film *Die Neue Härte*, directed by Aaron J.J. Schmidt. The following year,( 2024) he took on a daring role in the HBO Max Polish TV series *Lady Love*, helmed by Oscar-nominated director Bartosz Konopka, where he portrayed Herr Schneider, a cunning conman posing as a porn producer.2025 Chris Arend started with a supporting role in the ZDF Series Kuhdamm 77 , directed by Maurice Hübner a UFA Production.
Overview
NationalityGermany
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), German (mother tongue)
BornOffenbach a.M., Germany, Hesse
Age range50 - 60
Height171 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian
Place of residenceBerlin - Berlin (Germany)
Possible accommodationHamburg - Hamburg (Germany), Frankfurt - Hesse (Germany), München - Bavaria (Germany), Köln - North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
MembershipsActors Equity Association (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
GVL - Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH (Germany)
SAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
Contact
Alternative contact details:
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), German (mother tongue)
Dialects Hessen (native dialect), Saxony (good), Viennese (good)
Dance Disco (good), Stage dance (good), Standard dance (good)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Bass
Sports Badminton (good), Bowling (good), Golf (good), Gym (good), Horseback Riding (good), Martial Arts (good), Mountaineering (good), Shooting (good), Stage fighting (good), Table Tennis (good), Tennis (good)
Driving licences / Other permits Boating licence (good), Driver’s licence car (good), Driver’s licence motorbike (good)
Appearance
Age range 50 - 60
Height 171 cm
Build Slender
Colour of eyes Blue
Hair style bald
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian
Training
Awards/Nominations
2017
First Step Award (Germany)
- Nomination
for Atze / Detour Stunde des Bösen
2014 Nationale Gewinner des Jugendkarlspreises für “Points of you” - Nomination
2014 Deutsche Gewinner des Jugendkarlspreises für “Points of you” - Nomination
2011 Gemini Award für „Storming Juno“ (Canada) - Award
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Commercials CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2024 - 2025
KUDAMM 77
UFA
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Drama
Maurice Hübner
Directed by
Kurt Litta
Actor in Episode
2024 - 2024
LADY LOVE
Warnerbros/ Bongo Media Poland
Network/Distributor: Max / HBO
Other
Crime, Drama, Period drama
Bartosz Konopka
Directed by
Herr Schneider
Actor in Episode
2020 - 2021
DIVINE MESSENGER
Fenix Film Stockholm
Network/Distributor: Epoch Media New York
Television film
Period drama
Tobias Elvhage
Directed by
Ratsherr Christian Ludwig Steiglitz
Guest Role
2018 - 2019
COUNTERPART
Co Prod Babeslsbeg Gmbh
Network/Distributor: Starz US Sender
Television series
Thriller
Charlotte Brändström
Directed by
Martin Prime
Actor in Episode
2016 - 2017
Detour Stunde des Bösen
Siamanto Film
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Television film
Thriller
Nina Vukobic
Directed by
Atze
Supporting Actor
2015
Soko Wismar
Der Russische Soldat
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Television series
Crime
Kerstin Ahlrichs
Directed by
Ole Schäfer
Guest Role
2015
South Park
Vivacom
Network/Distributor: Comedy Central
Television show
Commedia dell'arte
Katja Sassmannhause
Directed by
Kenny
Lead
2013 - 2013
Uferlos!
Ufa Fernsehproduktion
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Television film
Rainer Kaufmann
Directed by
Dr. Ernst Sielaff
2011 - 2011
Dialogbereit
KW1 Filmproduktion
Television film
Oliver Kyr
Directed by
Erich Riedmüller
Lead
2010 - 2011
Inventions That Shook the World (Folge 1-10)
Proper Television Inc.
Network/Distributor: Discovery Channel
Television film
David Welder
Directed by
durchgehende Hauptrolle Igor Sikorsky
2010 - 2010
Storming Juno
E1 Entertainment, Windup Filmworks Inc.
Network/Distributor: History Channel
Television film
Tim Wolochatiuk
Directed by
Hauptrolle German Officer
2008 - 2008
Aktenzeichen XY ... ungelöst - Casino Blitz
Securitel GmbH
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Television film
Drama
Kerstin Ahlrichs
Directed by
Werner, Kassierer
Lead
1990 - 1990
Großstadtrevier
Studio Hamburg
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television film
Jürgen Roland
Directed by
Sprengmeister
1989 - 1989
Liebesgeschichten - Du Oder Keine
Taunus Film
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television film
Dieter Kehler
Directed by
Hauptrolle Page
1989 - 1989
Liebesgeschichten - Zwei Karten für die Oper
Taunus Film
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television film
Alexander von Eschwege
Directed by
Hauptrolle Bankkaufmann
CV - Film
2024 - 2024
DIE NEUE HÄRTE
FilmingB
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Horror
AaronJJ Schmidt
Directed by
Ensemble Leading Part
2020
PRIMA OPERA DI MISERICORDA
Europa im Film, Auswertiges Amt
Network/Distributor: Europa im Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Flavio Rigamonti
Directed by
Priester Antonios
Guest Role
2019
AT SIBLINGS
Network/Distributor: Festivals
Short film
Drama
Helge Hoppe
Directed by
Kai Thompson
Ensemble Leading Part
2019
LIEBE
Kammerspiel
Drama
Timo Benet
Directed by
Ongoing Leading Part
2019 - 2019
TRUE COLORS OF SOCIETY
GST Film Produktion
Short film
Drama
Samu Gabor
Directed by
Main Villen
Supporting Lead
2017
MIXED FELINGS
Network/Distributor: TV / Kino
Drama
Marina Ghersinnich
Directed by
Hannes
Lead
2014 - 2014
Wannabe Millionaire
Met Film Production London/ Berlin
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Rusanna Danielian
Directed by
Tony
Lead
2014 - 2014
Geheime Melodie
HFF Konrad Wolf, David Nienhold
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Lars Ostmann
Directed by
Johann
Lead
2013 - 2013
Deadlock
Kurzfilm
Feature film (cinema)
Dr. Feibe
Directed by
Benjamin Teske
2013 - 2014
Ein Engel für Julia
KW1 Filmproduktion
Network/Distributor: napodiume.ru
Feature film (cinema)
Oliver Kyr
Directed by
durchgehende Hauptrolle Engel Gabriel
2013 - 2013
CSM Lüneburg
Feature film (cinema)
Vivien Pieper
Directed by
Hauptrolle Manager
2012 - 2012
Der ewige Mann
Lichterloh Produktion
Feature film (cinema)
Theatrical comedy
Marleen Hundt
Directed by
Ludewig
Lead
2012 - 2012
The Internet of Things. Architecture
cinemadirekt
Feature film (cinema)
Oliver Kyr
Directed by
Klaus Querdenker
Lead
2012 - 2012
Sein Wille geschehe
Hochschule Ostwestfalen Lippe
Feature film (cinema)
Lars Reinert
Directed by
Hauptrolle Jacques Breouer
2011 - 2011
Der Bus
Feature film (cinema)
Kareem Ibrahim
Directed by
Theo Kriegskameramann
Lead
2011 - 2011
Dewezet Hameln
Feature film (cinema)
Sabine Maier
Directed by
Hauptrolle Bernd
2011 - 2013
Roulette
Film Fatal
Feature film (cinema)
Julian Schöneich
Directed by
Hannes Rach
2009 - 2010
Meeting of Evil Enemies
Paris Roger Produktion
Feature film (cinema)
Paris Roger
Directed by
Hauptrolle Mr. Fritz Herzog
CV - Commercials
2021 - 2022
Regen
Weinertfilm
Network/Distributor: Kino / Social Media
Commercial
Drama
Ullrich Weinert
Directed by
Beamter Ordnungsamt
Ongoing Supporting Actor
CV - Other
2018 - 2019
ICH Bin Hier FALSCH
feijm
Network/Distributor: App worldwide
Educational film
Educational
Axel Perenz
Directed by
Christoph Kowalski
Ongoing Leading Part
2014 - 2014
Gravedigger
Other
Carlo Oppermann
Directed by
Hauptrolle Marionettenspieler
2013 - 2013
Grey Television
Other
Katrin Köbbert
Directed by
Hauptrolle
2013 - 2013
Horsepower
Other
Johannes Laidler
Directed by
Hauptrolle Chairman / Vorstand
2012 - 2012
Podcast
Other
Justus Hoever
Directed by
Hauptrolle Dan
2011 - 2011
Points of you
Other
Félix Koch
Directed by
Mr. Kreusch
Lead
2011 - 2011
The Book of Raschid
Other
Anton Töws
Directed by
Herr Kamper
Guest Role
2011 - 2011
Kleingartenkrieg
Other
Malte Jensen
Directed by
Hauptrolle Eindringling
2011 - 2011
Der Wettermann
Other
Florian Baeker
Directed by
Hauptrolle Obsthändler
2004 - 2005
Reportagen, diverse für ZDF, ARD, OFR, CNN, N24 u.a.
Other
Directed by
Reporter
