Ian Dickinson Actor
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Ian Dickinson was born in Plymouth, southwest England, and spent his formative years in St. Germans, a quaint village in southeast Cornwall. After moving to London in 1983, his career took flight in 1985 when he co-founded Anxious Music and Anxious Records alongside Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. After resigning from both Anxious companies in 1988, Ian continued collaborating with Eurythmics during their 1989/90 world tour. Following this, he pursued his passion for drama and English literature at The Working Men's College in London while freelancing in the music industry. In 1995, Ian relocated to Berlin, where he currently divides his time between his homes in the German capital and his hometown of Plymouth. Since 2017, he has held dual British-German citizenship.
Ian has appeared on stages across Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, London, Plymouth and Cape Town, performing and directing in both German and English across numerous productions, including roles by Beckett, Pinter, Wilde, Ibsen, and Shakespeare. He was a guest actor at Berlin's Maxim Gorki Theater (1998-1999) and the Deutsches Theater (2003-2008). Ian's cinematic journey includes roles in prominent films such as The Keeper - aka. Trautmann (Marcus H. Rosenmüller, 2018), Passion (Brian De Palma, 2012), The Physician (Philipp Stölzl, 2012), Person To Person (Wim Wenders, 2007), Fay Grim (Hal Hartley, 2006), V For Vendetta (James McTeigue, 2005), and Grimme prize winner Paul Is Dead (Hendrik Handloegten, 1998). His television credits span various productions including the cult German daily drama Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (Clemens Löhr, 2024), Hotel Europa - Das Weiße Haus am Rhein (Thorsten Schmidt, 2021), Die dunkle Seite des Mondes (Stephan Rick, 2015), Tatort: Der tote Chinese (Hendrik Handloegten, 2008), Die Pfefferkörner (Stefan Mohrbutter, 2002), and Der Verleger (Bernd Böhlich, 2001).
Beyond acting, Ian has cultivated a distinguished career in voice-over spanning more than two decades. He is renowned for his work in advertising, corporate films, narration, and character voice acting for drama and animation. His voice has been featured in international campaigns for brands such as Lufthansa, Volkswagen, Goodyear, Schwarzkopf, Panasonic, and BMW, as well as in audio guides for prestigious museums like Berlin's Bode Museum, Neue Nationalgalerie, the Berlin Holocaust Memorial, Munich’s Pinakothek, and the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Ian Dickinson wurde in Plymouth im Südwesten Englands geboren und verbrachte seine prägenden Jahre in St. Germans, einem malerischen Dorf im Südosten von Cornwall. Nach seinem Umzug nach London im Jahr 1983 nahm seine Karriere 1985 Fahrt auf, als er zusammen mit Dave Stewart von Eurythmics Anxious Music und Anxious Records gründete. Nachdem er 1988 aus beiden Anxious-Unternehmen ausschied, arbeitete Ian während ihrer Welttournee 1989/90 weiter mit Eurythmics zusammen. Anschließend widmete er sich seiner Leidenschaft für Drama und englische Literatur am Working Men's College in London, während er freiberuflich in der Musikbranche tätig war. 1995 zog Ian nach Berlin, wo er derzeit seine Zeit zwischen seinen Häusern in der deutschen Hauptstadt und seiner Heimatstadt Plymouth aufteilt. Seit 2017 besitzt er die doppelte britisch-deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft.
Ian ist auf Bühnen in Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, München, London, Plymouth und Kapstadt aufgetreten und hat in zahlreichen Produktionen auf Deutsch und Englisch gespielt und Regie geführt, darunter Rollen von Beckett, Pinter, Wilde, Ibsen und Shakespeare. Er war Gastschauspieler am Berliner Maxim Gorki Theater (1998-1999) und am Deutschen Theater (2003-2008). Ians filmische Laufbahn umfasst Rollen in prominenten Filmen wie The Keeper - a.k.a. Trautmann (Marcus H. Rosenmüller, 2018), Passion (Brian De Palma, 2012), Der Medicus (Philipp Stölzl, 2012), Person To Person (Wim Wenders, 2007), Fay Grim (Hal Hartley, 2006), V wie Vendetta (James McTeigue, 2005) und dem Grimme-Preisträger Paul Is Dead (Hendrik Handloegten, 1998). Zu seinen Fernsehauftritten zählen unter anderem die deutsche Kult-Tagesserie Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (Clemens Löhr, 2024), Hotel Europa – Das weiße Haus am Rhein (Thorsten Schmidt, 2021), Die dunkle Seite des Mondes (Stephan Rick, 2015), Tatort: Der tote Chinese (Hendrik Handloegten, 2008), Die Pfefferkörner (Stefan Mohrbutter, 2002) und Der Verleger (Bernd Böhlich, 2001).
Neben seiner Tätigkeit als Schauspieler hat Ian über zwei Jahrzehnte eine herausragende Karriere als Synchronsprecher aufgebaut. Er ist bekannt für seine Arbeit in der Werbung, in Unternehmensfilmen, als Erzähler und als Synchronsprecher für Dramen und Animationen. Seine Stimme war in internationalen Kampagnen für Marken wie Lufthansa, Volkswagen, Goodyear, Schwarzkopf, Panasonic und BMW zu hören sowie in Audioguides für renommierte Museen wie das Berliner Bode-Museum, die Neue Nationalgalerie, das Berliner Holocaust-Mahnmal, die Münchner Pinakothek und die Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Overview
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Germany
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), German (fluent)
BornPlymouth, UK, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Age range55 - 65
Height188 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian
Place of residenceBerlin - Berlin (Germany), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Plymouth - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Real nameIan Dickinson
MembershipsActors Equity Association (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – British (mother tongue), German (fluent)
Accents British (native accent), Cornish (native accent), Devon (native accent), English (native accent), West Country (native accent), London (very good), American (good), Cockney (good), German (good), American Southern States (basic), Australian (basic), Birmingham (basic), Californian (basic), Dublin (basic), Edinburgh (basic), Glasgow (basic), Irish (North) (basic), Irish (South) (basic), Liverpool (basic), Manchester (basic), Mid-Atlantic (basic), Scottish (Standard) (basic), UK (Northern) (basic), Welsh (Standard) (basic)
Singing. Ballad (basic), Pop (basic), Pop song (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Bass
Sports Billiards (good), Cycling (good), Darts (good), Pool (good), Badminton (basic), Basketball (basic), Bowling (basic), Cricket (basic), Fishing (basic), Gym (basic), Jogging (basic), Motorbiking (basic), Netball (basic), Swimming (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 55 - 65
Height 188 cm
Build Medium build
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Salt-and-pepper
Hair style wavy short
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian
Tattoo None
Piercing Yes, invisible
Glasses Yes
Awards/Nominations
1999 Adolf Grimme Preis (Germany) - Award
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials
CV - Television & Streaming
2025
Our Holiday
FFP New Media GmbH
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Television film
Dagmar Seume
Directed by
Rodney Cumberwell
Ensemble Leading Part
2024
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten
UFA
Network/Distributor: RTL
Television series
Drama
Clemens Löhr
Directed by
Jeff Blossom
Guest Role
2020
Das Weisse Haus am Rhein
Zeitsprung Pictures
Network/Distributor: ARD Degeto
Thorsten M. Schmidt
Directed by
Whoolsey
Supporting Actor
2013
Verbrechen - Tanatas Teeschale
Jobst Oetzmann
Directed by
Mike
Small Role
2012
Konrad Adenauer - Stunden der Entscheidung
Stefan Schneider
Directed by
Sir John Barraclough
Small Role
2012
Europas letzter Sommer
Bernd Fischerauer
Directed by
Sir Maurice de Bunsen
Supporting Lead
2012
Deckname Luna
UTE WIELAND
Directed by
Dr. Brunswick
Supporting Actor
2012
Echo
Roben von Hardenberg
Directed by
James Mitchell
Lead
2012
Die Männer der Emden
Berengar Pfahl
Directed by
Interrogation Officer
Small Role
2011
Beate Uhse
Hansjörg Thurn
Directed by
British Commander
Small Role
2009
Liebe deinen Feind
Film Master S.R.L.
Television film
Niki Stein
Directed by
Major Healy
Lead
2008
Tatort - Der tote Chinese
Hendrik Handloegten
Directed by
Terrence
Small Role
2007
2057 - Our Life in the Future
Lars Montag
Directed by
US Chief of Defence
Supporting Actor
2006
Dresden
Roland Suso Richter
Directed by
RAF Officer
Small Role
2004
Die Pfefferkörner
Stefan Mohrbutter
Directed by
Tom O'Sullivan
Star of Episode
2002
Joe & Max
Steve James
Directed by
Coca Cola Executive
Small Role
2001
Der Verleger
Bernd Böhlich
Directed by
British Interrogation Officer
Small Role
1998
Lexx - The Dark Zone
Srinivas Krishna
Directed by
Dr Berg
Small Role
1997
Der Kapitän
Werner Masten
Directed by
IRA Terrorist
Small Role
CV - Film
2025
The Loyal Enemy
Keep Calm and Carry On Productions Ltd
Short film
Cassandra van Oppen
Directed by
General Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma
Ensemble Leading Part
2024
The School of English
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Drama
Nepomuk Pfaff
Directed by
Rupert Spencer
Supporting Actor
2019
The Keeper (Trautmann)
Lieblings Filmproduktions / Zephyr Films
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Directed by
Colonel Bledsop
Small Role
2018
Autumn on the Moon
Short film
Drama
Albi Fouché
Directed by
Ben
Lead
2015
A Hologram for the King
Tom Tykwer
Directed by
Party Man
Small Role
2015
Weak Heart Drop
Alex Ross
Directed by
David
Lead
2013
The Physician
Philip Stözl
Directed by
Father
Small Role
2013
Die Frau, die sich traut
Marc Rensing
Directed by
CSA Official
Supporting Actor
2013
The Power
Paul Hills
Directed by
Malcolm
Supporting Actor
2012
Passion
Brian de Palma
Directed by
Detective
Supporting Actor
2010
Tom Atkins Blues
Alex Ross
Directed by
Ian
Supporting Actor
2007
'8' Episode: Person 2 Person
Film Master S.R.L.
Feature film (cinema)
Wim Wenders
Directed by
Frank
Supporting Actor
2006
Final Contract: Death on Delivery
Axel Sand
Directed by
Chief of Police
Supporting Actor
2006
Fay Grim – Berlinale 2007
Film Master S.R.L.
Feature film (cinema)
Hal Hartley
Directed by
Edwards
Supporting Actor
2005
V for Vendetta
Feature film (cinema)
James McTeigue
Directed by
Avian Flu News Poppet
Small Role
2001
Joe & Max
Film Master S.R.L.
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Steve James
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2001
The Lesson
Short film
Drama
Lawrence Tooley
Directed by
John Thistlewaithe
Lead
1999
Paul is Dead
X Filme Creative Pool GmbH
Network/Distributor: ZDF
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Hendrik Handloegten
Directed by
Lead
CV - Theatre
2017
Purgatorio
enkidu-events
Theatre
Beatrice Murmann
Directed by
Lead
2008
Haltestelle Geister
enkidu-events
Beatrice Murmann
Directed by
Man aus der Oper
Supporting Lead
2007 - 2008
Die Physiker
Deutsches Theater Berlin
Andras Fricsay
Directed by
Uwe Sievers
Supporting Actor
2006
Ich sehe was, was Du nicht siehst
Deutsches Theater Berlin
Andreas Stadler
Directed by
James
Supporting Lead
2005 - 2007
Othello
Deutsches Theater Berlin
Jürgen Kruse
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2004 - 2005
Wild Cards
Deutsches Theater Berlin
Bettina Brunier
Directed by
Jimbo / Emily
Supporting Actor
2003 - 2005
Salome
Deutsches Theater Berlin
Jürgen Kruse
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2002 - 2003
Birdsong
Enkidu Events
Beatrice Murmann
Directed by
Tinker
Lead
2002
Closer
White Cloud Productions
Michael McGrath
Directed by
Larry
Supporting Lead
2001
Lady Bracknell's Confinement
The Ivy Theater Company
Michael McGrath
Directed by
Lady Bracknell
Lead
2000
Catastrophe
The Ivy Theatre Company
Christian Tappe
Directed by
Director
Supporting Lead
2000
Play
The Ivy Theatre Company
Christina Tappe
Directed by
M
Supporting Lead
2000
Kvetch
Out to Lunch
Simon Newby
Directed by
Hal
Supporting Lead
2000
Bal-Trap
Companie Hemmige Ha
Peter Macchi
Directed by
Muso
Supporting Lead
2000
The Real Mystery of the World is the Invisible
The Ivy Thater Company
Sylvia Germroth
Directed by
Lord Henry / Lord Goring
Supporting Lead
1999
Rough for Radio 2
The Ivy Theatre Company
Ian Dickinson
Directed by
Fox
Supporting Lead
1999
Rough for Radio 1
The Ivy Theatre Company
Ian Dickinson
Directed by
He
Supporting Lead
1998 - 1999
Die Wild Ente
Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin
Marcus Mislin & Deborah Epstein
Directed by
Regierungsrat Flor
Supporting Actor
1998
Suppenküche
Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Christina Tappe / Reinhold Friedl
Directed by
Verschiedene
Supporting Lead
1998
The Happy Priince
English Theatre Berlin
John Colton
Directed by
The Happy Prince
Lead
1998
Love Upon the Throne
Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin
Patrick Barlow / Oliver Reese
Directed by
Master of Ceremonies
Supporting Actor
1998
The Homecoming
English Theatre Berlin
Ronan Wilmot
Directed by
Lenny
Supporting Lead
1997
Brilliant Traces
English Theatre Berlin
Priscilla Bergey
Directed by
Henry Harry
Supporting Lead
1997
The Lover
Out to Lunch
Simon Newby
Directed by
Richard
Supporting Lead
1997
Waiting for Godot
The Dublin Theatre Company
Ena May
Directed by
Vladimir
Supporting Lead
1996
Naomi in the Living Room
English Theatre Berlin
Heidi Philipsen
Directed by
John
Supporting Lead
1995
Out of the Rubble
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Musical Theatre
Roger Redfarn
Directed by
Various
Supporting Actor
1993
Squalor
Playwright's Co-Op, London
Andrew Burton
Directed by
Max
Supporting Lead
1993
Masterpieces
Working Men's College Theatre, London
Andrew Burton
Directed by
Ron / Prosecuting Barrister
Supporting Lead
CV - Commercials
2023
#TobaccoExposed
Easy Does It
Network/Distributor: World Health Organisation (WHO)
Commercial
Niklas Coskan
Directed by
Tobacco Executive
Lead
