Biografi
Jördis Triebel, a German actress from Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, is renowned for her powerful performances in both film and television. Her emotionally rich and versatile work has secured her a significant role in European cinema.
Raised in East Berlin with three sisters, Triebel developed a passion for the arts early on. She refined her skills at the Bremer Theater, where she spent three years performing with the ensemble after completing her studies. This foundational experience deeply influenced her detailed and thoughtful approach to acting.
Triebel began her career with a guest appearance on the TV series Wolffs Revier in 2005, following a notable theater performance. Her breakthrough role came in the 2006 film Emmas Bliss, where her portrayal of a terminally ill woman earned critical praise and a German Film Award. She continued to impress with roles in Pope Joan (2009), as the mother of the lead character, and in The Silent Revolution (2018), portraying Frau Kessler in a complex historical drama. Her television work includes the roles of Dr. Völcker in Babylon Berlin and Katharina Nielsen in Dark, both acclaimed Netflix series. Throughout her career, she has received four German Film Awards for Emmas Bliss, Pope Joan, West (2013), and One Breath (2015), underscoring her consistent high-caliber performances.
Privately, Triebel keeps a low profile, is married, and shares limited information about her family. She is dedicated to environmental causes, supporting sustainable initiatives that reflect her grounded and principled character. A lover of literature, she often draws inspiration for her roles from her reading.
Beyond her acting, Triebel’s commitment to socially meaningful projects has enriched German cinema’s conversations. By portraying strong, complex women, she has motivated a new generation of actors to pursue authenticity and depth, solidifying her place as a transformative figure in European storytelling.
