Trivia

Speaks German, French, English and Spanish.

Chosen "most important German actor of today" by "Gala" magazine (May 2006).

Studied acting at the renowned "Hochschule für Schauspielkunst Ernst Busch". While he was still a student there, he was already heavily engaged in stage work and also participated in 23 - Nichts ist so wie es scheint (1998).

His family moved a lot while he was growing up. He lived in Hamburg, Vienna, Düsseldorf and Paris. He graduated from school (Abitur) in Bavaria/Germany.

Father is actor Hans Diehl, his mother is a costume designer. He has a brother.

First hints that he was to become an actor surfaced while he was still a child. Decided to become an actor while he participated in "Die Räuber" as "Franz Mohr" in a school play. He was 18 at the time.

2000: Named as one of European films 'Shooting Stars' by European Film Promotion.

Daughter Elsa Augusta (with Julia Malik) was born on May 23rd, 2009 in Berlin.

Currently lives in Berlin, Germany (2003)

Plays guitar