Trivia

Once shared an apartment with Jürgen Vogel.

Was trained to work as a tool and die maker.

Has a son, Lunez (born in 2003).

Owns a Porsche.

Enjoys racecar and motorcycle driving.

Moved to Bavaria after living in Berlin for 27 years (2004).

His daughter Paulina Czienskowski (born December 1988) is journalist and author.

Studied at the Bochum Drama School, but dropped out after two years.