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Louis Hofmann

Louis Hofmann is a German actor known for his work in film and television.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Louis Hofmann is a German actor known for his work in film and television. He first gained attention as the lead in *Tom Sawyer* (2011), won a Bodil Award for *Land of Mine* (2015), and became internationally known for playing Jonas Kahnwald in the Netflix series *Dark* (2017–2020). He was born on 3 June 1997 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.

Early life

Hofmann was born in Bensberg, a district of Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. He grew up in Cologne and began acting at a young age.

Acting career

He first became widely noticed through *Tom Sawyer* (2011). Later roles in *Land of Mine* and *Dark* expanded his profile in Germany and internationally.

Recognition

Hofmann received the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Land of Mine*. He is also associated with other award-recognized and internationally distributed productions.

Selected filmography

His notable screen credits include *Tom Sawyer*, *Land of Mine*, *Center of My World*, *Dark*, and *All the Light We Cannot See*.

Key facts

  • He was born on 3 June 1997 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany.
  • He first drew attention as the title character in the German film *Tom Sawyer* (2011).
  • He won the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Land of Mine* (2015).
  • He is internationally known for playing Jonas Kahnwald in *Dark* (2017–2020).
  • He has also appeared in *Center of My World* (2016) and *All the Light We Cannot See* (2023).

Frequently asked questions

Who is Louis Hofmann?
Louis Hofmann is a German actor known for film and television roles, especially *Tom Sawyer*, *Land of Mine*, and *Dark*.
When was Louis Hofmann born?
He was born on 3 June 1997.
What is Louis Hofmann best known for?
He is best known internationally for playing Jonas Kahnwald in the Netflix series *Dark*.
What award has Louis Hofmann won?
He won the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Land of Mine*.
What was Louis Hofmann’s breakout role?
His breakout role was the title character in the German film *Tom Sawyer* (2011).
Is Louis Hofmann German?
Yes. He is a German actor.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Hofmann
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, breakout role in *Tom Sawyer*, Bodil Award for *Land of Mine*, and role in *Dark*.
  2. The Movie Databasehttps://www.themoviedb.org/person/1037348-louis-hofmann?language=en-US
    Supports: Birth place, early acting background, and notable roles including *Dark*, *Land of Mine*, *Tom Sawyer*, and *Die Mitte der Welt*.
  3. Fandangohttps://www.fandango.com/people/louis-hofmann-299258
    Supports: Biography summary, early career, and key roles in *Land of Mine*, *Center of My World*, and *Dark*.
  4. Famous Birthdayshttps://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/louis-hofmann.html
    Supports: Birthplace, early screen roles, and later appearances in *Land of Mine* and *Dark*.