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 (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.
Daughter Elsa Augusta (with Julia Malik) was born on May 23rd, 2009 in Berlin.
2000: Named as one of European films 'Shooting Stars' by European Film
Promotion.