Max Riemelt

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Characters played by Max Riemelt

Wolfgang Bogdanow — Sense8 (2015)

One of the eight interconnected sensates. His capture by the BPO becomes the central conflict of the finale, prompting the cluster and their allies to unite, kidnap Whispers and Jonas for leverage, and launch a global rescue operation.

Sheperd — The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

Minor character in the Matrix universe with limited screen time

Marco — The Wave (2008)

Marco is Karo's boyfriend and a committed member of The Wave whose judgment becomes distorted by the movement. Pressured to control Karo, he blames her for the water polo riot and slaps her, but is disturbed by his own behavior. He later asks Rainer Wenger to stop the project and reunites with Karo afterward.

Andi Werner — Berlin Syndrome (2017)

English teacher in Berlin whose charming facade conceals a deeply disturbed, controlling, and violent personality, leading him to imprison Clare.

Friedrich Weimer — Before the Fall (2004)

The protagonist, a working-class boy who forges his father's signature to attend a ruthless Nazi boarding school. He excels in boxing and befriends Albrecht Stein but gradually becomes disillusioned with the school's brutal indoctrination and regime's violence after witnessing the execution of child prisoners and his friend's suicide, ultimately rejecting the system's ideology.

Kay Engel — Free Fall (2013)

Marc's roommate at the police academy and later colleague in the same police unit. He develops a romantic and sexual relationship with Marc, openly expresses his love, and faces homophobic hostility from a fellow officer. After his relationship with Marc deteriorates, he moves away and leaves the unit.

Tom Serner — We Are the Night (2010)

A police officer who initially chases Lena off a bridge. He tracks her down, investigates the mobster killings, realizes her connection to the stolen car, becomes her love interest, and escapes with her after being shot by Louise.

Markus — Head Burst (2019)

A good-looking, likable, and respected architect tormented by his paedophilic urges. He feels profound disgust for himself, suffers from severe isolation, and battles overwhelming internal 'calls' as he nears the point of acting on his desires for the first time.

Charly — Snipers Valley (2007)

German soldier participating in KFOR peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.

Dima — The Fourth State (2012)

Paul's photographer partner at the Moscow magazine. He tells Paul that the man assassinated in the street was a well-known journalist whose television show was canceled after he criticized the government. Dima also warns Paul against serious relationships with Russian women after learning about his relationship with Katja, and later meets him while authorities are hunting him.

Flin — Girls on Top 2 (2004)

One of the sleazy neighbors whose presence and behavior test the girls' friendship and living situation.

Oliver — The Peppercorns and the Secret of the Deep Sea (2021)

Supporting character in the deep sea corporate conspiracy.

Career Overview

Max Riemelt has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Girls on Top Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Sense8, The Wave, The Tasters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
75
Birth Date
1984-01-07
Birth Place
Berlin, Germany

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q76172), public domain (CC0).