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Leonie Benesch, actor
Actor

Leonie Benesch: Movies & Box Office

films
15
on screen
2007–2026
box office
$43.1M
average score
80
Born
April 22, 1991 (age 35)
Birthplace
Hamburg, Germany
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations
Actress
Years active
2009-present
Known for

The Best Leonie Benesch Movies

The highest-rated films Leonie Benesch is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Late Shift (2025) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Leonie Benesch's Career in Numbers

Leonie Benesch's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Leonie Benesch works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Beautiful Bitch (2007) to Late Shift (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Leonie Benesch Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 7
  3. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Leonie Benesch's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Leonie Benesch Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • History 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Leonie Benesch has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of history (1).

Leonie Benesch Career Milestones

First film
Beautiful Bitch 2007
Biggest box office hit
The White Ribbon $19.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
Late Shift Movie Echo Score 89
Newest film
Late Shift 2026
15 credits

Leonie Benesch Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Leonie Benesch is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Leonie Benesch?

Leonie Benesch was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1991 and is 35 years old. Credited on films since 2007, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Leonie Benesch (German: [ˈleːoni ˈbɛnɛʃ]; born 22 April 1991) is a highly recognized German actress known for her versatility and powerful performances. With over a decade of experience in international film and television productions, Benesch has undeniably carved a unique space for herself in the industry. Her iconic roles include parts in popular productions like 'Babylon Berlin', 'The Crown', 'Around the World in 80 Days', and critical acclaim in 'The Teachers' Lounge'. Her portrayal in 'The Teachers' Lounge' even earned her the prestigious award for Best Performance in a Leading Role at the German Film Awards in 2023. In 2009, Leonie Benesch's acting career started impressively with her role as Eva in the award-winning film 'The White Ribbon'. Her raw talent made her a 'discovery' among film critics, and she further received accolades such as the American 'Young Artist Award' and a 'New Faces Award'. Her journey continued with performances in Philip Koch's drama Picco, Sophie Heldman's 'Colors in the Dark', and alongside notable actors like Senta Berger and Bruno Ganz. Benesch's active engagement in multiple roles landed her the 'German Acting Prize' for her role as Greta Overbeck in 'Babylon Berlin' in 2017. She also depicted Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark in 'The Crown'. Her continued acting prowess led her to bag a role in the BBC miniseries 'Around the World in 80 Days' in 2020, where she worked alongside David Tennant and Ibrahim Koma. Perhaps the most crowning achievement of Leonie's career came in 2023 when 'The Teachers’ Lounge' earned her the German Film Award and a nomination for the European Film Award. Eventually, the film also received an Oscar nomination for Best International Film.

FAQ

Leonie Benesch: Questions & Answers

How many movies Leonie Benesch has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Leonie Benesch been in?

Leonie Benesch is credited on 15 films, from 2007 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Leonie Benesch's highest-grossing movie?

The White Ribbon (2009) is Leonie Benesch's biggest box office hit, with $19.4M worldwide, ahead of September 5 (2024) ($8.24M). Across every film with box office figures, Leonie Benesch's movies have made $43.1M.

Leonie Benesch's biggest hits

What is the best Leonie Benesch movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Leonie Benesch's best-rated film is Late Shift (2025) with a score of 89, followed by The Teachers' Lounge (2023) (85).

Best Leonie Benesch movies, ranked

How old is Leonie Benesch?

Leonie Benesch is 35 years old, born on April 22, 1991 in Hamburg, Germany.

What is Leonie Benesch's newest movie?

The most recent film on Leonie Benesch's filmography is Late Shift (2026), in the role of Floria Lind.

Who does Leonie Benesch work with most often?

Leonie Benesch shares the most films with Jonas Nay (2 films) and Alexander Beyer (2 films).

The Best Leonie Benesch Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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