Rainer Reiners, the youngest of five siblings, was born on a small farm in a tiny village nestled in the heart of Northern Germany, where he spent his childhood reveling in the unbridled freedom that came with rural life.
At the tender age of 15, he was forced to relocate to the Palatinate, where he was introduced to a new father figure and was compelled to attend high school. This marked the beginning of his journey towards self-discovery, as he began to develop a strong affinity for left-wing ideologies, grew his hair long, and learned to play the guitar. His rebellious nature led him to drop out of school and pursue a series of unconventional occupations, including construction work, mining, and lumberjacking, in the hopes of finding professional fulfillment and personal happiness.
However, his search for meaning proved elusive, and he turned to writing love songs imbued with a sense of weltschmerz, narrowly missing the opportunity to become Germany's answer to the legendary Leonard Cohen. He then transitioned to a career as a lighting technician, which granted him the unique privilege of witnessing the captivating one-man play, "The Double Bass", written and performed by the renowned Patrick Süskind.
In 1985, Reiners embarked on a new venture, enrolling in a film directing program in Berlin, with the aim of becoming the German equivalent of the iconic Woody Allen. He also took to the stage, performing "The Double Bass" and later shifted his focus to acting, graduating from Die Etage, Berlin's prestigious acting program in 1990.
Since then, Rainer has appeared in numerous theatre productions, as well as international films, TV movies, and series, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile actor.
