Personal details
- Birth Date: 1990-07-04
- Height: 5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
- Birth Location: Bargteheide, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Parents: Angela Kross
- Professions: Actor, Soundtrack
David Kross, born smack in the middle of summer on July 4, 1990, in Bargteheide—this tiny spot near Hamburg—pretty much stumbled into acting before most people even figure out what they want for breakfast. He was just a kid at Eckhorst High School when he landed his first film gig in “Verzauberte Emma oder Hilfe, ich bin ein Junge...!” (try saying that title five times fast) back in 2002. Not just a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo either, but an actual role that set things rolling. Fast forward a few years, and bam—he’s the lead in “Knallhart” (2006), directed by Detlev Buck. Not bad for a teenager juggling homework, right? Then things got wild. In 2007, Stephen Daldry tapped him for “The Reader.” The catch? He had to become fluent in English, like, yesterday. No pressure, just gotta share screen time with Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes. He pulled it off, obviously, and even nabbed the Chopard trophy at Cannes like it was no big deal. After holding his own in that Oscar-bait drama, Kross didn’t just fade away into some obscure German TV commercial. Instead, he jumps into Spielberg’s “War Horse” (2011), then pops up in “Into the White” (2012). The guy’s got range—gritty coming-of-age stuff, heavy period drama, and a war film or two for good measure. Seems like Kross isn’t slowing down any time soon.
Back in 2009, People Magazine dropped their annual list of the 100 Most Beautiful People, and, yeah, this star made the cut. Not exactly shocking if you’ve seen their face—they’ve got that classic, can’t-look-away kind of presence that just grabs you. It’s not just about looks, though. There’s a certain charm and confidence in the way they carry themselves, both on-screen and off, that kind of sets the bar. Tons of fans actually started following their career after that issue hit the stands. It was a pretty big deal, right? That kind of recognition isn’t just a fluff piece—it actually boosted their visibility in the industry, led to more opportunities, and honestly, probably made their publicist’s job a whole lot easier. Still, being named one of the most beautiful isn’t the whole story for this celeb, but it’s a fun feather in their cap.
July 4, 1990
5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bargteheide, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Angela Kross and Surekha
35 years old