Til Schweiger

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Til Schweiger's trophy cabinet is a reflection of his dominance in German cinema. He has won the German Film Award's Audience Award four times, a feat that underscores his ability to connect with mainstream audiences. His directorial work on Kokowääh earned him the Bavarian Film Award for Best Director, while his acting in Der bewegte Mann brought him both the German Film Award and the Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor. Schweiger's films have repeatedly been voted Best German Film at the Jupiter Awards, and he has received multiple Bambis and Golden Cameras. His contributions to the industry were recognized with the Medal of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg in 2014.

AwardsTil Schweiger has won numerous German and European awards throughout his career. He has received multiple German Film Awards (Lolas), including the Audience Award for Rabbit Without Ears, Kokowääh, and Head Full of Honey. He has also won Bavarian Film Awards, Bambis, and Golden Cameras, among others. His awards recognize both his acting and directing achievements, highlighting his impact on German cinema.

Honours & Distinctions

Medal of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg

State of Baden-Württemberg·2014

For cultural contributions.

Karlsmedaille

Karlsmedaille für Europäische Medien·2013

For European media merit.

Berliner Bär

B.Z. Culture Prize·2010

For contributions to German cinema.

German Cinema New Faces Award (Honorary)

German Cinema New Faces Award·2016

Lifetime achievement recognition.

Records & Feats

Most cinema admissions in Germany

Box Office·2026

Over 51 million admissions for his films, a record for a German filmmaker.