
Franka Potente
Birth Name: Franka Potente
Birth Date: 1974-07-22
Birth Place: Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Alternate Names: Franke Potente, Франка Потенте, فرانکا پوتنته, فرانکا پوتهنته, フランカ・ポテンテ
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Franka Potente, born July 22, 1974 in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia (raised in Dülmen), Germany, began her acting career with 'After Five in the Forest Primeval' in 1995. She gained international recognition for her role in 'Run Lola Run' (1998), earning Germany's top film awards. After notable performances in German films, she transitioned to Hollywood with roles in 'Blow' (2001) and 'The Bourne Identity' (2002). In 2006, Potente starred in 'Romulus, My Father', was nominated for an Australian Film Industry Award, and wrote/directed her first film. She has appeared in various American TV series, including 'House M.D.' and 'Psych', and lived primarily in Berlin when not working on location.