Diane Kruger

Born: 1976-07-15

Birthplace: Algermissen, Lower Saxony, West Germany [now Germany]

Biography

Diane Kruger (born July 15, 1976) is a German actress. Early in her career, Kruger gained worldwide recognition and received the Trophée Chopard from the Cannes Film Festival.

Kruger became known for her roles in film as Helen in the epic war film Troy (2004), Dr. Abigail Chase in the heist film National Treasure (2004) and its 2007 sequel, Bridget von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino's war film Inglourious Basterds (2009), and Gina in the psychological thriller film Unknown (2011). She also starred as Detective Sonya Cross in the FX crime drama series The Bridge (2013–14). In 2017, she made her German-language debut in Fatih Akin's In the Fade, for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress.

Known For

Inglourious Basterds
Troy
National Treasure
Unknown
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Marlowe
Wicker Park
The 355
The Operative
Special Forces

Top Movie Credits

Inglourious Basterds Bridget von Hammersmark
Troy Helen
National Treasure Abigail Chase
Unknown Gina
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Abigail Chase
Marlowe Clare Cavendish
Wicker Park Lisa
The 355 Marie Schmidt
The Operative Rachel
Special Forces Elsa Casanova