Jürgen Hartmann

Jürgen Hartmann is a Visiting Professor at the Folkwang Theatre Centre, Folkwang University of the Arts. A renowned actor with a career spanning decades, he has performed at major German theaters including Staatstheater Darmstadt, Nationaltheater Weimar, Theater Dortmund, and Schauspielhaus Bochum.

• Education: Studied at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover after training as a clown

Research & Practice: Specializes in practical theatre work, with extensive experience in classical and contemporary stage productions. His filmography includes collaborations with directors like Tom Tykwer and Dominik Graf, featuring roles in the Tatort Stuttgart series and the TV film Big Manni.

Awards: Nominated for Schauspieler des Jahres (Actor of the Year) in 1966 and recognized for excellence in acting in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in 2014/2015.

Hartmann has worked with acclaimed directors such as Hermann Schmidt Rahmer and Sebastian Nübling, and currently maintains a freelance career while teaching at Folkwang University.