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Franke Potente owes her Italian surname to her Sicilian roots. However, she grew up in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, where she graduated in 1994.
After that Franka Potente starts an acting education in Munich. However, she breaks off her studies, goes to New York and continues her studies at the "Theater and Film Institute".
Franke Potente owes her Italian surname to her Sicilian roots. However, she grew up in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, where she graduated in 1994. After that Franka Potente starts an acting education in Munich. However, she breaks off her studies, goes to New York and studies at the "Theater and Film Institute". Click through!
A star was born ... on July 22nd: Franka Potente
Our wife in Hollywood ... Her first starring role is in "Une vie pour une autre". The breakthrough - in Germany and even internationally - she succeeds with her portrayal in the film "Lola Runs" in 1998. With the director of the film, Tom Tykwers, she was up to 2002 liiert. After that she was with the actor Elijah Wood for half a year. In the Hollywood blockbusters "Blow" she is seen alongside Johnny Depp, in "The Bourne Identity" and the "Bourne Conspiracy" on the side of Matt Damon. In 2008 she plays in "Die Brücke" (German remake of the movie "The Bridge") and "Die Hetzjagd". Not only as an actress you should know Franka Potente: Also she proves herself again and again: In 2006 she wrote the screenplay " He digs out the deadly cherries ", where she also directs. The actress also shows musical talent: From 1998 to 2001 Franka Potente released five singles, including "I Wish" from the soundtrack to "Lola Runs" in collaboration with Thomas D. and "Easy Day" with the Bananafishbones. Her awards include 1995 the Bavarian Film Award for Best Newcomer, Bambi in 1998 and the German Film Award for Best Actress in 1999. After Hollywood and back in filming with Johnny Depp, Franka Potente feels "like an exchange student". Is that why she's looking for her luck back home after three successful American films? All star birthdays at a glance! More Star Birthdays: Josh Hartnett More Star Birthdays: Jewel
