Klaus Nierhoff, a German actor of considerable talent, was born in Werl, North Rhine Westphalia, to Edith and Franz Nierhoff, his father being an official at the ministry of health. This esteemed background would later influence his artistic pursuits.
As a young man, Nierhoff's passion for acting was evident, as he began performing in theatrical productions during his school and university days. He even had the opportunity to work with renowned directors Jerôme Savary and Robert Wilson at the "Theater of the World Festival". After completing drama school, he went on to play a wide range of repertoire roles in various German, Austrian, Swiss, and Luxemburg theaters, showcasing his impressive acting abilities in productions such as "Faust", "Leonce" in Büchner's "Leonce and Lena", Kleist's "Amphitryon", "Demetrius", and later "Theseus/Oberon" in Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream", to name a few. His impressive repertoire also included musicals like "Fiddler on the roof", "The Wizard of Oz", "Knickerbocker Holiday", and "Rocky Horror Show", with "Beowulf", directed by Michael Bogdanov, being a personal favorite.
The 1990s marked a significant turning point in Nierhoff's career, as he began to appear in television shows. Notable roles included starring alongside Judy Davis in the CBS movie "One against the Wind" and playing alongside Jürgen Prochnow in the NBC series "Jewels". His most prominent roles were as a series regular in the German series "Lindenstraße", "Marienhof", and in the Belgian series "Hotel 13". He continued to appear in numerous episodes of various series, including "SOKO" and "In aller Freundschaft", as well as roles in TV movies and films, such as "Meine böse Freundin", "Zwischen den Sternen", "Happy End", "Comedian Harmonists", and "De Buttek".
Throughout his career, Klaus Nierhoff has consistently demonstrated his versatility and range, effortlessly transitioning between theatre, film, and television roles. His dedication to his craft has earned him a reputation as a talented and accomplished actor.
