René Bilk Actor
René Bilk is a German actor with a grounded and controlled screen presence, drawn to roles defined by inner tension and quiet authority.
He often portrays characters such as investigators, professionals in positions of responsibility, and men navigating moral pressure. His work focuses on subtle shifts, restrained emotion, and the power of stillness.
Alongside authority-driven roles, he brings a natural warmth and relatability, making him equally suited for family dynamics and character-driven drama.
René’s approach to acting is rooted in a long-standing fascination with film and character psychology, leading him to pursue complex, layered roles with authenticity and precision.
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Overview
NationalityGermany
LanguagesGerman (mother tongue), English (good), English – American (basic), French (basic), Italian (basic), Russian (basic)
BornTroisdorf, Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia
Age range46 - 56
Height177 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe
Place of residenceKöln - North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Possible accommodationHamburg - Hamburg (Germany), München - Bavaria (Germany), Berlin - Berlin (Germany)
Real nameRene
MembershipsBFFS - Bundesverband Schauspiel (Germany)
Work permitEuropean Union
Contact
René Bilk
Skills/Talents
Languages German (mother tongue), English (good), English – American (basic), French (basic), Italian (basic), Russian (basic)
Dialects Cologne (native dialect)
Accents German (native accent)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone
Sports Gym (good), Weights (good), Athletics (basic), Soccer (basic), Swimming (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Tennis (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 46 - 56
Height 177 cm
Build robust
Weight 109 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Brown
Hair style straight short
Twin No
Look-alike Axel Prahl, Peter Kurth
Ethnic types Middle Europe
Training
Film Acting School Cologne
Bernd Capitain
First Take Schauspielakademie Köln
Camera Acting - Weniger ist mehr
Acting Center
Wöchentlicher Schauspielkursus
First Take Schauspielakademie Köln
E-Casting Workshop mit Dominik Flade
First Take Schauspielakademie Köln
Camera Acting
Awards/Nominations
2025
Grimme-Preis (Germany)
- Award
for Wirt einer Kneipe / Uncivilized
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre
Highlights
2026 - 2026
Der Tod und das Mädchen
Red Bordello
Psycho-Thriller
Theatre
Psychothriller, Thriller
Bernd Capitain
Directed by
Dr. Roberto Miranda
Ongoing Leading Part
CV - Television & Streaming
2024 - 2025
Frier & 50 - Am Ende meiner Tage
Good Humor GmbH, Brainpool TV GmbH
Network/Distributor: Joyn, SAT 1
Television series
Comedy
Felix Stienz
Directed by
Sympathischer Wirt
Actor in Episode
2024 - 2025
Banküberfall leicht gesagt....
FAS Senior Class Production
Short film
Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Farce, Gangster, Satire, Thriller, Tragedy
Bernd Capitain
Directed by
René
Ongoing Leading Part
2024 - 2024
Therapie und Praxis (AT)
Bantry Bay Productions GmbH
Network/Distributor: WDR
Television film
Comedy, Drama
Janosch Chávez-Kreft
Directed by
Small Role
2024 - 2024
Uncivilized
Çağdaş Eren Yüksel
Network/Distributor: ZDF Neo
Television series
Drama, Other, Young adult
Bilal Bahadir
Directed by
Wirt einer Kneipe
Small Role
2024 - 2024
Best Family Forever - Let's share, Baby(AT)
Bantry Bay Productions GmbH
Network/Distributor: ZDF Neo
Streaming - film
Comedy, Drama
Ester Amrami i
Directed by
Protestler
Small Role
2023 - 2024
Unter Uns
RTL
Network/Distributor: RTL
Soap
Drama
Sabine Zimmermann
Directed by
Thomas Klein
Actor in Episode
2023 - 2023
WaPo Duisburg
Warner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbH
Network/Distributor: ARD
Television series
Action, Gangster, Thriller
Saskia Weisheit und Jurij Neumann
Directed by
Handwerker an einer Imbissbude
Small Role
2022
Kölle Alaaf
Eitelsonnenschein
Network/Distributor: WDR
Documentary
Informative, Period drama
Lutz Heineking jr.
Directed by
Mönch (hysterisch/aufgeregt)
Small Role
2022 - 2022
Herrhausen - Der Herr des Geldes
Gabriela Sperl
Network/Distributor: ARD
Mini series
Action, Biography, Drama, Informative, Journalism, Period drama, Thriller
Pia Strietmann
Directed by
SED-Agent
Bit Player
2022 - 2022
Herrhausen- Der Herr des Geldes
Gabriele Sperl
Network/Distributor: ARD
Mini series
Biography, Drama, Informative, Journalism, Period drama, Thriller
Pia Strietmann
Directed by
NVA - Offiizier u. Agent
Bit Player
CV - Film
2022
Manta Manta 2
Constantin
Network/Distributor: Constantin
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Til Schweiger
Directed by
Abzeilungsleiter KFZ-Zulassungsstelle
Bit Player
CV - Theatre
2026 - 2026
Der Tod und das Mädchen
Red Bordello
Theatre: Psycho-Thriller
Theatre
Psychothriller, Thriller
Bernd Capitain
Directed by
Dr. Roberto Miranda
Ongoing Leading Part
2024 - 2024
Eine Probe ohne Probe
Horizont Theater Köln
Theatre
Drama, Experimental, Psychothriller, Tragedy
Bernd Capitain
Directed by
Dr. Roberto Miranda
Ongoing Leading Part
