Matthias Schweighfer Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Family
Matthias Schweighöfer Quick Info
Height
5 ft 10½ in
Weight
65 kg
Date of Birth
March 11, 1981
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Girlfriend
Ruby O. Fee
Matthias Schweighöfer is a German actor and filmmaker who has appeared in films such as Army of Thieves (2021), Army of the Dead (2021), Resistance (2020), 100 Things (2018), Valkyrie (2008), Rabbit Without Ears (2007), etc. Moreover, his credits as a filmmaker include What a Man (2011), Break Up Man (2013), Joy of Fatherhood (2014), The Manny (2015), You Are Wanted (2017), Army of Thieves (2021), etc.
Born Name
Matthias Schweighöfer
Nick Name
Matthi
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Anklam, Western Pomerania, East Germany
Residence
Berlin, Germany
Nationality
Education
Matthias was enrolled at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts, which is renowned for being the most prestigious acting school in all of Berlin. However, he dropped out after the first year.
Occupation
Actor, Filmmaker
Family
Father – Michael Schweighöfer (Actor)
Mother – Gitta Schweighöfer (Actress)
Others – Joachim Schweighöfer (Uncle), Götz Schweighöfer (Uncle), Wilhelm ‘Willy’ Schweighöfer (Paternal Grandfather)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matthias has dated –
Ani Schromm (2004-2012; 2013-2019) – He was in a long-term relationship with Ani Schromm from 2004 until 2012. The couple became parents with the arrival of their daughter Greta Schweighöfer (b. 2009). Furthermore, the two rekindled their romance in 2013 and welcomed a daughter named Valentin Schweighöfer (b. 2014) before splitting up for good sometime in 2019.
Ruby O. Fee (2019-Present) – While directing and acting in the film Army of Thieves (2021), Matthias fell for his co-star Ruby O. Fee and the two began dating in 2019.
He suffers from an acute fear of flying, which is known as aviatophobia. For this reason, he prefers to drive everywhere in Germany. Moreover, whenever he has to travel outside of the country, he first makes sure to consult a therapist before taking the flight.
In spite of his fear of flying, Matthias essayed the role of a war pilot named Manfred von Richthofen in the 2008 film, The Red Baron.
His looks have been compared to that of the English actress Gwendoline Christie, who is mostly remembered for playing Brienne of Tarth in HBO’s fantasy series, Game of Thrones.
Matthias can fluently converse in German and English languages. Additionally, he also has a basic understanding of the French language.
He plays the piano and violin.
In 2011, Matthias launched his own production company called Pantaleon Entertainment in collaboration with Dan Maag.
In 2009, he founded German Garment, a fashion label, with the popular television presenter Joko Winterscheidt.
Matthias was named as the GQ Man of the Year – Film National in 2011.
