Markus Knüfken
Biography: Markus Knüfken wuchs in Essen auf. Knüfken machte 1985 in Essen-Kettwig sein Abitur und zog dann nach München, um seinen Zivildienst anzutreten. 1987 arbeitete er für sechs Monate im Paketpostamt München, um sich eine halbjährige Reise nach Australien zu finanzieren. Im April 1988 kam er aus Australien zurück. Er machte den Taxischein und arbeitete als Dauerstatist bei der Bavaria Film für die ARD Reihe Rote Erde. Im Sommer 1990 begann er seine Ausbildung als Schauspieler bei der Schauspielschule Schauspiel München. Nach drei Jahren schloss er die Ausbildung ab. Sein Anfänger-Engagement hatte er im Februar 1994 beim Stadttheater Herford. Zuvor drehte er jedoch bereits seine ersten Fernsehproduktionen. Seine erste große Rolle spielt Knüfken im November/Dezember 1993 als rechtsradikaler Skinhead in der Polizeiruf-110-Folge Samstags wenn Krieg ist unter der Regie von Roland Suso Richter. Es folgten Hauptrollen in Krimi-Reihen wie Tatort und Notruf Hafenkante. Im Jahr 1995 etablierte sich Markus Knüfken mit der Hauptrolle des Eddie Velten in der Serie Auf Achse. Seitdem hat er in vielen Fernsehfilmen, Serien aber auch Kinoproduktionen mitgespielt. Als seine persönlichen Lieblingsprojekte nennt Knüfken Bang Boom Bang und Doppelpack. Weitere bekannte Produktionen, an denen Knüfken mitwirkte, waren unter anderem Das merkwürdige Verhalten geschlechtsreifer Großstädter zur Paarungszeit und Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door. Markus Knüfken war mit der niederländischen Schauspielerin Ellen ten Damme verheiratet. Er lebt seit 2003 in Hamburg und ist mit Andrea Lion verheiratet, mit der er ein Kind und eine Stieftochter hat.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 18, 1965
Deathday: N/A
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Knockin' on Heaven's Door
1997-02-20
Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Overview: Two young men, Martin and Rudi, both suffering from terminal cancer, get to know each other in a hospital room. They drown their desperation in tequila and decide to take one last trip to the sea. Drunk and still in pajamas they steal the first fancy car they find, a 60's Mercedes convertible. The car happens to belong to a bunch of gangsters, which immediately start to chase it, since it contains more than the pistol Martin finds in the glove box.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1997-02-20
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Bang, Boom, Bang
1999-08-26
Bang, Boom, Bang
Overview: Bank robber Kalle Grabowski escapes from prison while his unemployed smalltime crook buddy is sitting around doing nothing after he just lost all their money. A fast paced comedy from German director Peter Thorwarth.
Genres: Crime Action Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1999-08-26
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No More School
2000-12-07
No More School
Overview: The last three weeks of school life have begun: After the Abitur, Germany's leaving certificate, the friends and schoolmates of Gymnasium Kerkheim (Kerkheim High) will not see each other again so soon. It is a hard time for Markus and his girl Sandra from a lower grade, as he wants to hang out with his old friends, whereas she wants him to be there for her. It's an even harder time for Dirk, who is to be expelled from school if he fails the math exam that is coming up around midday, and it is the hardest time for Michael, who is a perfect pupil, but has no fun in life at all - and doesn't even know it yet. When Steven calls out a party to celebrate his letter of exemption from the army, they all get together for one of the last real cool events ever.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2000-12-07
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Love Scenes from Planet Earth
1998-08-27
Love Scenes from Planet Earth
Overview: The film is a comedy centering on the lives of eight Germans who long for sexual excitement.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1998-08-27
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Double Pack
2000-08-17
Double Pack
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2000-08-17
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Honolulu
2001-07-19
Honolulu
Overview: Produced and directed by seven Munich Film School students, Honolulu takes place not in Hawaii, but inside of a rural town just outside of Munich, Germany. Several vignettes, lasting approximately 10 to 15 minutes each, are connected by one of the town’s public bus routes, outside of which two men booze the night away while waiting for the bus to make its rounds.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2001-07-19
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Manatu - Only the truth will save you
2007-01-01
Manatu - Only the truth will save you
Overview: A boarding game comes alive and drags a family into its world
Genres: TV Movie Adventure
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Männer lügen nicht
2010-02-11
Männer lügen nicht
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Genres: TV Movie Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2010-02-11
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Liebesfeuer
1998-04-15
Liebesfeuer
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1998-04-15
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Gott ist tot
2003-11-10
Gott ist tot
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2003-11-10
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The Last Blow Job
2001-03-04
The Last Blow Job
Overview: An {explosive} love story, directed by Lutz Lemke.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2001-03-04
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Das Leben der Philosophen
2006-01-01
Das Leben der Philosophen
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Dora Heldt: Bei Hitze ist es wenigstens nicht kalt
2012-01-01
Dora Heldt: Bei Hitze ist es wenigstens nicht kalt
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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Hilfe, meine Schwester kommt
2008-10-24
Hilfe, meine Schwester kommt
Overview: Luisa Wagner is a successful event manager. At the same time she also manages to look after her two children, Krista and Jakob, the housework, her husband Michael and her father. When Luisa's twin sister Jenny also turns up and hardly lifts a finger to help, Luisa sees red. On an impulse, she takes over her sister's role and goes on tour with her theatre troupe in Italy. Meanwhile, Jenny assumes Luisa's chores in the home and her job, thereby experiencing not only the hurdles a mother is confronted with, but also falls madly in love with her sister's boss, Felix. Everyone is relieved when Luisa returns home after hearing of her father's breakdown. Especially Michael, who has learned to appreciate his wife anew.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama Family
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2008-10-24
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Es geht nicht immer nur um Sex
2000-10-17
Es geht nicht immer nur um Sex
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2000-10-17
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Vola sciusciù
2000-05-30
Vola sciusciù
Overview: by joseph sargent
Genres: War Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-30
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Vollweib sucht Halbtagsmann
2002-04-19
Vollweib sucht Halbtagsmann
Overview: Anna, a lonely mother who runs a party service, lives primarily for Tobi, her little son, whose father had abandoned them years ago. Thomas, a village police officer, befriends them, but various complications arise for various reasons.
Genres: TV Movie Family Romance Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2002-04-19
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Kaiserschmarrn
2013-10-31
Kaiserschmarrn
Overview: A comedy directed by Daniel Krauss.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2013-10-31
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Bobby
2002-01-30
Bobby
Overview: Bobby Kustermann is a young man with Down syndrome who lives in a loving family until his mother dies unexpectedly, leaving a hefty heritage. There is a dispute between Bobby's two siblings, Nanni and Johannes, as to whom could give Bobby a better home. Nanni and her husband Klaus would offer a “normal” family environment, but Klaus is only after the money. Johannes really wants to take care of Bobby and give him a home for the future. The problem is he is gay and lives with his partner Marc. The responsible offices don't like that at all. Only when the matter goes to court, do the parties to the dispute realize that this is mainly about Bobby's will and that he can actually best decide who he would like to live with in the future.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2002-01-30
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Die letzte Entscheidung
1994-01-01
Die letzte Entscheidung
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Stürme in Afrika
2009-01-30
Stürme in Afrika
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Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2009-01-30
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Ich schenk dir einen Seitensprung
2002-10-18
Ich schenk dir einen Seitensprung
Overview: The firefighter Erik wants to make a proposal to his girlfriend Sofie, but at the crucial moment sparkles the attractive Melissa in between. When Sofie learns that Erik had a fleeting affair with Melissa on Carnival, a world collapses for her. But the two gather again, as Erik promises high and holy that such a thing will never happen again. To underline the seriousness of his intentions, he makes her an unconventional offer: he "gives" her an infidelity. He should not have done that, because suddenly he threatens to lose Sofie to his best friend.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Romance
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2002-10-18
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Zwei Millionen suchen einen Vater
2006-09-01
Zwei Millionen suchen einen Vater
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Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2006-09-01
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Verhexte Hochzeit
2002-09-24
Verhexte Hochzeit
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2002-09-24
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Radio Silence
2012-10-05
Radio Silence
Overview: Horror involving a serial-killer toying with a Pirate Radio DJ
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2012-10-05
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Utta Danella - Das Geheimnis unserer Liebe
2008-03-28
Utta Danella - Das Geheimnis unserer Liebe
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2008-03-28
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Lilly Schönauer - Für immer und einen Tag
2008-11-21
Lilly Schönauer - Für immer und einen Tag
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Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2008-11-21
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Herzbeben - Die Nacht, die alles veränderte
1998-12-02
Herzbeben - Die Nacht, die alles veränderte
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1998-12-02
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The Perfect Nanny
2011-11-25
The Perfect Nanny
Overview: The ambitious business consultant and single father Edgar Strack is desperately trying to reconcile family and work needs. Alone: He does not succeed. His three adolescent children are frustrated, his new girlfriend Barbara complains, in the company he is betrayed by a competitor. In his distress, Edgar hired the spirited interpreter Ana, whom he had just fired as a colleague, as a new nanny. And lo and behold: Suddenly everything runs like clockwork again.
Genres: Romance TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2011-11-25
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Hotel Mama - Die Rückkehr der Kinder
1997-11-17
Hotel Mama - Die Rückkehr der Kinder
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1997-11-17
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Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller
1998-11-26
Kai Rabe gegen die Vatikankiller
Overview: Director Rufus Lindner is shooting his first film: " Die Vatikankiller". With audience favorite Kai Rabe in the leading role, success is guaranteed. But suddenly chaos descends on the film team: A starlet is murdered, the bitchy leading man goes increasingly crazy, a drunken policeman causes a lot of trouble, and the sex-obsessed producer Egon Lütter doesn't make things any easier.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1998-11-26
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Gut zu Vögeln
2016-01-14
Gut zu Vögeln
Overview: After her fiancee cancels the wedding, Merlin's life changes drastically when she moves in with one of her brother's best friends.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2016-01-14
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Das Mädchen aus dem Totenmoor
2016-01-06
Das Mädchen aus dem Totenmoor
Overview: The peat farmer Hannes Gerhards wants his girlfriend Helen Dahms from the city to pull him to the countryside. As in peat cutting work the skull of a bog body is found. Police commissioner Lorenz Keller, who is about to retire, has already completed his career. But with the bone find Keller finally sees his chance to bring an old case to an end.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2016-01-06
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Zwei Mädels auf Mallorca - Die heißeste Nacht des Jahres
2000-06-29
Zwei Mädels auf Mallorca - Die heißeste Nacht des Jahres
Overview: The two sales clerks Tanja and Nicole hardly know each other, but they share something: their married lover, who is careful not to let them know anything about his marriage or the other. When they do find out the truth, they travel head over heels to Mallorca to vent their frustrations. Tanja finds out that she is pregnant and wants revenge on Nicole and her lover.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2000-06-29
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eheExamination
2014-06-28
eheExamination
Overview: The state in which we find ourselves, tests each citizen at the age of twelve years, just as Léon.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2014-06-28
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Models
2000-10-18
Models
Overview: Joy can not accept the fact that her career as a model is over at 24. The star photographer Tom Kurz shows no interest in her. Joy meets the broke and unemployed Andrea.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2000-10-18
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Schneckentempo
2005-06-01
Schneckentempo
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2005-06-01
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Sog der Gezeiten
2010-11-01
Sog der Gezeiten
Overview: The construction of the new community center for a town on the Sognefjord could inspire Agnes' career. Shortly after arriving, the architect meets unexpectedly her long-time childhood sweetheart Kristian again. Although he is now married to the mayor Luisa, flare up between the two old feelings. Why only Luisa selected among many architects just Agnes for this job? It all looks like Luisa has threaded the clash together from a long way. But what is she aiming for?
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2010-11-01
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Das Paar des Jahres
1998-11-09
Das Paar des Jahres
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1998-11-09
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Hotel Mama - Mama auf der Flucht
1999-11-19
Hotel Mama - Mama auf der Flucht
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1999-11-19
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Traumschatten
2005-10-04
Traumschatten
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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Drei Tage im April
1995-04-07
Drei Tage im April
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Genres: TV Movie Drama War
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1995-04-07
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Antilopen
2013-10-23
Antilopen
Overview: Short german horror comedy.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2013-10-23
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Tschüss Papa
2014-08-09
Tschüss Papa
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2014-08-09
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Rocca Changes the World
2019-03-21
Rocca Changes the World
Overview: 11-year-old Rocca, a clever, creative and brave girl who lives all by herself in defiance of her teachers and the authorities has to fight to keep her independence and prove to everyone that a child also has the power to change the world.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2019-03-21
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Callboy
1998-05-18
Callboy
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1998-05-18
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Sterben ist gesünder
1997-01-01
Sterben ist gesünder
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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The Witch and the Believer
2021-01-05
The Witch and the Believer
Overview: In a dark world of violence and lies, an assimilated Ottoman frees a sentenced Witch from the pyre to start a new life with her.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2021-01-05
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