Bjarne Mädel

Bjarne Mädel grew up in Hamburg before studying world literature and creative writing in California before returning to Germany to study theater and literature in Erlangen. Subsequently, he underwent acting training in Potsdam, graduating in 1996. Mädel made his acting debut the same year at the Volkstheater Rostock, where he worked for three years before joining the ensemble of the "Schauspielhaus" in Hamburg.

In 2002, Bjarne Mädel made his television debut with a guest appearance in the series "Der Ermittler." He then appeared in various television series and films, including "Königskinder," "Bella Block," and "Tatort." His breakthrough came in 2004 when he landed a leading role in the comedy series "Stromberg" alongside Christoph Maria Herbst. His portrayal of Berthold 'Ernie' Heisterkamp earned him praise and led to his own series, "Der kleine Mann," where he played the protagonist.

In 2008, Bjarne Mädel took on a leading role in the crime series "Mord mit Aussicht" while also making guest appearances in various other shows. In 2011, the comedy series "Der Tatortreiniger" premiered, with Mädel starring as Heiko "Schotty" Schotte. The series quickly became a favorite among critics, earning Mädel two Grimme Awards in 2012 and 2013, as well as nominations for the German Television Award. He also won the German Comedy Award for Best Actor. Mädel is also well-known as a narrator in numerous radio and audiobook productions.