German Famous Names Starting with Letter K

Was a German actress born in Berlin, Germany. Sometimes billed as Karen Verne, she was originally a

Was a German actress born in Berlin, Germany. Sometimes billed as Karen Verne, she was originally a stage actress and member of the Berlin State Theatre. During this period, Verne was the wife of Peter Lorre, with whom she appeared in All Through the Night. Even after their divorce, Lorre was known to turn to Verne in moments of crisis, often telephoning her late at night to tearfully pour out his insecurities. Kaaren Verne remained in films until her death, essaying worldly-wise character vignettes in such films as Ship of Fools (1965) and Torn Curtain (1966)[1].

A German visual artist.He has shown work in exhibitions including the 2004 Venice Biennale, Drawing

A German visual artist.He has shown work in exhibitions including the 2004 Venice Biennale, Drawing Now at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Chère Paintre, Liebe Maler, Dear Painter at the Pompidou Centre in Paris and A Perilous Space at Magnani in London.His work has been included in several books listing important contemporary artists, such as Art Now, published by Taschen.He is represented by Gladstone Gallery in New York, Gabriele Senn in Vienna, Christian Nagel in Cologne and Galerie NEU in Berlin.

Is a retired German ski jumper. In the World Cup he finished three times among the top 30, his best

Is a retired German ski jumper. In the World Cup he finished three times among the top 30, his best result being a 25th place from Tauplitz in March 2003.

Germany, is a professional Magic: The Gathering player, who holds the records for earnings and Pro T

Germany, is a professional Magic: The Gathering player, who holds the records for earnings and Pro Tour Championships.[1][2] His performances earned him the nicknames "The (German) Juggernaut" and "King of the Grand Prix". Kai left the game in late 2004

Is a German footballer who plays in midfield for Hansa Rostock in the 2. Bundesliga. Growing up his

Is a German footballer who plays in midfield for Hansa Rostock in the 2. Bundesliga. Growing up his favourite team was VfB Stuttgart and his favourite player was Patrick Vieira. He stated that he would love to play for Arsenal some day.

Best known for his work with John McLaughlin, the band Garaj Mahal and Billy Cobham. The Jaco Pastor

Best known for his work with John McLaughlin, the band Garaj Mahal and Billy Cobham. The Jaco Pastorius-influenced bassist is known for his ability to play lightning fast, and for his unique combination of funk, jazz, and world music which he combines in

Is a German footballer who plays as a Midfielder for 1899 Hoffenheim. Herdling began his career with

Is a German footballer who plays as a Midfielder for 1899 Hoffenheim. Herdling began his career with SG Heidelberg-Kirchheim and moved later to SpVgg Neckarsteinach in the youth ranks.

Is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Kickers Offenbach. He was a member of the team TSG

Is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Kickers Offenbach. He was a member of the team TSG 1899 Hoffenheim that won promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.

Is a power metal guitarist and vocalist.Serving as founding member, lead guitarist, and vocalist of

Is a power metal guitarist and vocalist.Serving as founding member, lead guitarist, and vocalist of power metal band Helloween, and his own formed band Gamma Ray, Kai Hansen has been proven to be one of the most influential figures in power metal, and has sold millions of albums worldwide.

Is a German professional football Midfielder who is currently playing for SG Wattenscheid 09 and coa

Is a German professional football Midfielder who is currently playing for SG Wattenscheid 09 and coaching the clubs U-17 team.

Is a German football player. As of February 2009, he is a free agent. He played for 5 seasons in the

Is a German football player. As of February 2009, he is a free agent. He played for 5 seasons in the Bundesliga for VfB Stuttgart, F.C. Hansa Rostock and Hannover 96.

Is an Austrian football player currently playing for First Vienna.

Is an Austrian football player currently playing for First Vienna.

Is a German countertenor and a teacher at the Hochschule für Musik Köln. Kai Wessel started singin

Is a German countertenor and a teacher at the Hochschule für Musik Köln. Kai Wessel started singing in school choirs and as a boy soprano at the Christus-Kirche of Hamburg-Wandsbek and received lessons on piano, organ and oboe. He studied to become a composer at the Lübeck Academy of Music but then concentrated on training his countertenor voice with Ute von Garczynski. He studied baroque performance practice at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis with René Jacobs.[1]

Is a German actor. Kai Wiesinger began taking private acting lessons as a teenager. After his Zivild

Is a German actor. Kai Wiesinger began taking private acting lessons as a teenager. After his Zivildienst (he served as a paramedic), he became an acting student in Munich. Since 1992 he has appeared in several German TV shows and motion pictures.

Is a German artist.[1] She graduated from the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig in 2004,

Is a German artist.[1] She graduated from the Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig in 2004, where she studied with Walter Dahn. She showed at Simultanhalle, Cologne,[2] DéPENDANCE, Brussels,[3] and Stirling, UK.[4] She lives in Berlin.[5]

Is a retired Hungarian-West German shot putter. He won the bronze medal at the 1989 Summer Universia

Is a retired Hungarian-West German shot putter. He won the bronze medal at the 1989 Summer Universiade[1] and finished ninth at the 1990 European Championships. He was qualified for the 1992 Olympic Games, but did not make an actual appearance. Konya represented the sports club Salamander Kornwestheim, and became German champion in 1990.[2]

Is a German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He represents LG Eintracht Frankfurt. As a t

Is a German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He represents LG Eintracht Frankfurt. As a teenager he competed in combined events, finishing fifth in octathlon at the 2001 World Youth Championships in Debrecen.

Was a top Czech tennis, soccer, and ice hockey player of the 1920s and 1930s. Koželuh never played

Was a top Czech tennis, soccer, and ice hockey player of the 1920s and 1930s. Koželuh never played in the major tournaments of amateur tennis but was an all-around athlete at the very highest level.

A German Freudian psychoanalyst of Norwegian and Dutch descent

A German Freudian psychoanalyst of Norwegian and Dutch descent

German hurdler, one of the best in high hurdles event during the 1960s.

German hurdler, one of the best in high hurdles event during the 1960s.

Is an Austrian figure skater. She is the 2005 Austrian national champion. She placed 35th at the 200

Is an Austrian figure skater. She is the 2005 Austrian national champion. She placed 35th at the 2005 European Figure Skating Championships.

Is a former Austrian alpine skier.

Is a former Austrian alpine skier.

Is a retired German alpine skier.

Is a retired German alpine skier.

Also known as Karin Busch(-Enke), Karin Kania(-Enke), and Karin Enke-Richter, is a former speed skat

Also known as Karin Busch(-Enke), Karin Kania(-Enke), and Karin Enke-Richter, is a former speed skater, one of the most dominant ones of the 1980s.Karin Enke started her sport career as a figure skater at the club SC Einheit Dresden. Representing East-Ger