Matthias Koeberlin: Wife, children, films & Co. – everything about the “The Dead from Lake Constance” star
“The Dead from Lake Constance” is one of the most popular thriller series on German TV. An integral part of the investigative duo: Matthias Koeberlin. We know what makes the television star tick privately!
Whether it’s “The Dead from Lake Constance” or “Charité” – Matthias Koeberlin is without question one of the most famous actors in Germany. And that despite the fact that he actually wanted to pursue a career in a completely different profession.
This is how Matthias Koeberlin became famous
Matthias Koeberlin was born on March 28, 1974 in Mainz and actually wanted to study journalism after graduating from school – but unfortunately his high school diploma was too bad. A blessing in disguise, because instead he studied at the “Konrad Wolf University of Film and Television” in Potsdam and began his acting career in 1998 with small roles in “Tatort”.
Well-known films with Matthias Koeberlin
In 2000 he had his first leading role in the television film “Ben and Maria – Love at Second Sight”. Today the actor is best known for the role of chief detective Micha Oberländer in the German-Austrian crime series “Die Toten vom Bodensee” and Matthias Koeberlin also starred in the acclaimed TV series “Charité”.
By the way: Matthias Koeberlin is not only behind the camera, but also behind the microphone. The actor can be heard in some audio books – for example blackout by Marc Elsberg or The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
Matthias Koeberlin in “The Dead from Lake Constance”
His role in “The Dead of Lake Constance” made Matthias Koeberlin really famous – he has now been playing in the popular crime series for almost ten years. But Matthias Koeberlin is far from thinking about ending the series – he just doesn’t want to play another inspector like he did in one Interview with web.de revealed: “At some point it’s enough. There are a lot of crime novels in Germany and others are now welcome to try their hand at them. Unless an offer comes around the corner that I can’t say “no” to. Then maybe I would pick up the police badge again.”
Who is Matthias Koeberlin’s wife?
After 17 years, Matthias Koeberlin and his wife Diana separated “amicably”. The German actor’s PR agent confirmed this to the German Press Agency in January 2025. He once even moved from Berlin to Cologne for love. Koeberlin is now said to be in a new relationship. “Matthias Koeberlin has been living with his new partner in Austria on Lake Constance for a year,” said his spokeswoman. The actor did not want to disclose any further details about his private life.
Does Matthias Koeberlin have children?
Matthias Koeberlin and his ex-wife Diana are separated, but the couple still have a child together. Matthias Koeberlin has a son with his ex-wife Diana, but the actor keeps him out of the public eye as much as possible.
Sources: news.de, ok-magazin.de, desired.de, web.de, audible.de, crew-united.com, filmstarts.de, imdb.com
