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J.J. Straub

J.J. Straub

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Linda Bose
+49 30 200 59089
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About me

Born near Frankfurt a.M. my German dialect is Hessian. My first Teacher was Lee Strasberg in Hollywood. Back then, my focus was on creating Characters, since in every film the supporting characters are essential.

Information

Place of birth
Lämmerspiel
Height (cm)
178
Weight (in kg)
75
Eye color
amber
Hair color
salt & pepper
Hair length
Short
Stature
slim, normal
Place of residence
Berlin (DE), Los Angeles (US)
Housing options
Berlin (DE), Los Angeles (US), Frankfurt (DE)
Nationality
German, American
Languages
English(native-language)German(native-language)
Dialects
American-StandardHessian(native dialect)
Accents
AmericanFrench
Instruments
BongoDrumJew's harpPercussionCongaElectric guitarGuitarHarmonicaPiano
Sport
BilliardsBowlingDartsFrisbeeGolfHikingHorse ridingMiniature golfMotorsport (Motorcycle)Motorsport (car)Mountain hikingNine-pin bowlingScuba divingShooting (handgun)Shooting (rifle)SoccerStage combatSwimmingTable footballTable tennisWestern ridingAmerican footballArcheryAthleticsBaseballCaster boardCross-country skiingDiscus throwFencing (stage)Floor exerciseGymnasticsInline skatingMotocrossRoller skatingRowingSquashWater skiing
Dance
CharlestonClassic danceDiscoFreestyle danceHip hopRock & rollStandardTangoTwistChoreographyConcert danceDancehallImprovisation danceSwingTap dance
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Dubbing actor
Singing
A cappella
Special skills
Audio bookAudio dramaPracitical shootingGreen card
Pitch
Bass-baritone
Driver's licenses
A - Motorcycle, B - Car
Other licenses
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
LLL 'smoker (MR)'
Director: Steve Olson Producer: Creative Field Prod. Distribution: Cancer Society of America
Make Me Feel (Cinema film. 2024) 'Dr. Buchenwald (SR)'
Director: Michael David Pate
NOTRUF Filmpool (TV series. 2024) 'Bernd Köpke (EL)'
Director: Wolfgang Fuchs Producer: Filmpool Station: SAT1 Written by: Christian Bräuer
Rapunzels Fluch 2 (Cinema film. 2022) 'Oberkommisar Schulz (GR)'
Director: David Brückner Producer: David Brückner Casting Director: David Brückner
The Mask Of The Schwarzen-Loewenberg (TV series. 2021) 'Hans von Schwarzen Löwenberg (GR)'
Director: Elisabeth Tambwe Producer: dig up productions Station: n/a Distribution: n/a Written by: E. B. Tambwe/A. Reinberg
Red Spirit Lake (1993 – 1994) 'Diego Sardonia (MR)'
Director: Charles Pinion Distribution: Anabelle Prod.
Blue Moon (1986 – 1987) 'Frank Bauer (MR)'
Director: Karsten Wichniarz Distribution: Tröster Film
Exposed (1983 – 1985) 'Hans (SR)'
Director: James Tobak Distribution: MGM / UA

Credits

Primary professional training

1976 – 1978
Lee Strasberg (Los Angeles/New York)

Other professional training

1982
Nelya Vecksel
1980
HB-Studio NYC
1977
Stella Adler

Film

501, the blues
Frank (MR) Moshe Brakha Distribution: M/S Productions
2024
Make Me Feel (Cinema film)
Dr. Buchenwald (SR) Michael David Pate
2022
Rapunzels Fluch 2 (Cinema film)
Oberkommisar Schulz (GR) David Brückner Producer: David Brückner Casting Director: David Brückner
2022
The Window (Short film)
Frederick (MR) Elisa Rosciglioni Producer: Elisa Rosciglioni Casting Director: Elisa Rosciglioni Written by: Elisa Rosciglioni
2021
Cutting Surface (Cinema film)
Dr. Belial (GR) Nina Mielitz & Clemens Mayr Producer: N. Mielitz Distribution: n/a Written by: Nina Mielitz & Clemens Mayr
2021
The Last Customer (Short film)
Walter (MR) Alexander Homoki Producer: MET FILM Distribution: n/a Written by: A. Homoki
2021
Heilung (Cinema film)
Pfarrer (GR) Hao-Ping Wu Distribution: n/a
2019 – 2021
FEEDER (Cinema film)
the Vet (MR) Thomas Simon Producer: David Bond
2018
En Prise
Shepert Clay (SR) Isaac J. Ipsen
2018
The Wald
Nazi (SR) Sean Swaby
2003 – 2004
Beyond the Sea
Friend of Charly (SR) Kevin Spacey Distribution: Quality International
1993 – 1994
Red Spirit Lake
Diego Sardonia (MR) Charles Pinion Distribution: Anabelle Prod.
1986 – 1987
Blue Moon
Frank Bauer (MR) Karsten Wichniarz Distribution: Tröster Film
1983 – 1985
Exposed
Hans (SR) James Tobak Distribution: MGM / UA
1980 – 1981
Raging Bull
Reporter (SR) Martin Scorsese Distribution: MGM / UA
1976 – 1977
Serpents Egg
Arbeitsloser (SR) Ingmar Bergman Distribution: Bavaria

Television

Gallery NY
Reporter (MR) David Rowland Station: S.P.M.I., (New York)
2024
NOTRUF Filmpool - Doppelte Gefahr (TV series)
Bernd Köpke (EL) Wolfgang Fuchs Producer: Filmpool Station: SAT1 Written by: Christian Bräuer
2021
The Mask Of The Schwarzen-Loewenberg (TV series)
Hans von Schwarzen Löwenberg (GR) Elisabeth Tambwe Producer: dig up productions Station: n/a Distribution: n/a Written by: E. B. Tambwe/A. Reinberg
2018
Sylvia
Client (SR) Sara Newton
2000
SAR-Rettungsflieger
Kapitän (SR) Rolf Liccini Station: ZDF/Studio Hamburg
1999
Unter Uns
Luke Latimer (SR) Friedhelm von Aprath Station: RTL–Grundy / UFA
1997
XY Ungelöst
Der Augenzeuge (SR) Kurt Grimm Station: Securitel Prod.
1994
Sonntag & Partner
Dr. Lohse (SR) Station: RTL / Objectiv Film
1989
Der Bastard
Bruno (SR) Ulli Stark Station: Bavaria
1989
Der Fahnder
Frank (SR) Station: ZDF / Gasthaus Prod.
1989
SOKO 5113
Spieler (SR) Station: Elan Film
1988
XY-Spezial
Rudolf Wiesner Kurt Grimm Station: Securitel
1983
Triangle
Der Dieb (SR) Station: BBC London
1982
Flügel der Nacht
Psycho Ehemann (SR) Hans Noever Station: Noever Film
1981
The Bill Carney Story
Doctor & Patient (SR) Jerry London Station: Osmond TV & CBS

Theater

1982
Die Möve (Drama)
Trepliev (MR) Nelya Vecksel Theater: Moosacher Werkstatt
1982
Theater Festival Berlin, (Drama)
Student (Ot) Nelya Vecksel Producer: Berliner Film Fest
1978
Sexual Perversity in Chicago, (Drama)
Danny (MR) Zu-Lang-Her Theater: North Hollywood Playhouse
1978
Sacrifice (Drama)
Prince (MR) Zu Lang-Her Theater: Barnsdall Park Theatre
1977
Up the down Staircase (Drama)
José (MR) Theater: Lee Strasberg Theater Institute

Other

LLL
smoker (MR) Steve Olson Producer: Creative Field Prod. Distribution: Cancer Society of America
He doesn’t care
Co-Star (MR) M. Brakha Producer: Barry Manilow Prod.
Stay
Bus Driver (SR) David Hogan Producer: Limelight Productions

Commercial

2023 – 2024
eBay Deutschland (Commercial)
Opa (MR) N/a Producer: eBay Casting Director: Troeger Casting
2019
Thermador (Commercial)
2019
Bonobos (Commercial)
2019
LA Kings (Commercial)