Maja Schöne (born 5 June 1976) is a German actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She gained international recognition for her role as Hannah Kahnwald in the Netflix series Dark (2017–2020).
Early Life and Education
- Born in Bramsche, Lower Saxony, West Germany.
- Studied acting at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, graduating in 2001.
Career
Theatre
- Performed at several German theatres, including the Hamburg Schauspielhaus and the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Berlin.
- Notable stage roles include performances in productions such as Anna Karenina and Der gute Mensch von Sezuan.
Film
- Debuted in the short film Pestalozzos Kind (2001).
- Appeared in feature films such as Das Ende der Nacht (2003), Der Baader-Meinhof-Komplex (2008), and Jack (2014).
Television
- Early television work includes episodes of SOKO Leipzig and Polizeiruf 110.
- Played Dr. Katharina Loth in the crime series Der Kriminalist (2013–2014).
- Portrayed Hannah Kahnwald, a central character in the science‑fiction thriller Dark, which received critical acclaim worldwide.
Awards and Recognition
- Nominated for the German Television Award (Deutscher Fernsehpreis) for her role in Der Kriminalist.
- Received the German Acting Award (Deutscher Schauspielpreis) for outstanding performance in theatre (specific year varies by source).
Personal Life
- Schöne maintains a private personal life; publicly available information confirms she resides in Berlin.
Selected Filmography
- Der Baader-Meinhof-Komplex (2008) – role: Andrea Baader
- Jack (2014) – role: Mette
- Dark (2017–2020, TV series) – role: Hannah Kahnwald
Selected Television Credits
- SOKO Leipzig (2007) – guest appearance
- Polizeiruf 110 (2009) – guest appearance
- Der Kriminalist (2013–2014) – Dr. Katharina Loth
Selected Stage Productions
- Anna Karenina – role: Anna Karenina (Hamburg Schauspielhaus)
- Der gute Mensch von Sezuan – role: Shen Te (Deutsches Schauspielhaus, Berlin)
Maja Schöne continues to be active in German-language productions across media, with ongoing involvement in both screen and stage projects.
