Christoph Maria Herbst

Acting

Christoph Maria Herbst

Born 1966-02-09 · Wuppertal, Germany

Christoph Maria Herbst is a renowned German actor, voice actor, and comedian who achieved international fame primarily through his iconic role as Bernd Stromberg in the cult series “Stromberg” (2004–2014). Born on February 9, 1966, in Wuppertal, he began his career in the 1990s with appearances in series such as “Die Wache” and “Alarm für Cobra 11,” as well as his TV debut in “Sketchup – The Next Generation” (1997). His other notable roles include supporting parts in comedies such as “Der Wixxer” (2004) as Butler Hatler, “(T)Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1” (2004), “Wickie und die starken Männer” (2009) and “Wickie auf großer Fahrt” (2011) as Pokka, “Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer” (2018), as well as voice work in animated films such as “Peter Rabbit” (2018), “The Angry Birds Movie” (2016), and “Smurfs: The Lost Village” (2017) as Gargamel.

Acting credits

It's Just a Phase, Honeybunny poster
6.2

The successful writer Paul and the sought-after voice actress Emilia were always considered to be the absolute dream couple by friends: Harmonious, happy, successful, with three charming children named Bo, Marie and Fe. But now, in their late 40s, their relationship is threatened by a crisis.

It's Just a Phase, Honeybunny

2021

Look Who's Back poster
6.8

When Adolf Hitler reawakens at the site of his former bunker in present-day Berlin, he is mistaken for a comedian and quickly becomes a media phenomenon.

Look Who's Back

2015

Animals United poster
5.6

A group of animals waiting for the annual flood they rely on for food and water discover that the humans, who have been destroying their habitats have built a dam for a leisure resort. The animals endeavour to save the delta and send a message to the humans not to interfere with nature.

Animals United

2010

Wickie the Mighty Viking poster
5.8

One morning our little Viking village of Flake is raided by frightening looking spooky demons who kidnap all the children… except for Wickie, who was stuck in a tree trying to use a kite to learn to fly.

Wickie the Mighty Viking

2009

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver poster
6.4

A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

2018

The Holy Grill poster
6.6

At a tennis club in rural Germany, preparations for the summer party are led by Heribert. When a separate grill is suggested for Erol, the club's only Muslim member, tensions flare. What begins as a simple discussion quickly turns into a debate about societal and personal conflicts, threatening to tear the club apart.

The Holy Grill

2026

Little Miss Dolittle poster
6.5

An eleven year old girl can talk to animals. When a thief causes trouble in the local zoo, she comes to the rescue.

Little Miss Dolittle

2018

The Door-to-Door Bookstore poster
7.5

Carl’s life runs like clockwork: every day, he goes door-to-door delivering books to a handful of loyal customers. He knows their preferences and takes pride in selecting the perfect story for each of them. But his well-ordered life is turned upside down by a cheerful nine-year-old girl, Schascha, who decides to join him on his daily book round. Schascha’s unique outlook on life helps Carl to come out of his shell and realise that his customers are so much more than just that to him. But when Carl unexpectedly loses his job, this vibrant community starts to fall apart - and it will take the power of books and all Schascha’s determination to bring them back together again.

The Door-to-Door Bookstore

2024

(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 poster
6.2

Hundreds of years after humans have settled on Mars, Regulator Rogul and Lord Jens Maul, lead a force of Martians to Earth in order to conquer the planet. Queen Metaphor looks to the gay heroes aboard the spaceship Surprise -- Captain Kork, Mr. Spuck, and first engineer Schrotty -- for help.

(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1

2004

The Trixxer poster
6.4

A mysterious serial killer is shocking the underworld. Scotland Yard is investigating the case. Clues lead the detectives to Blackwhite Castle.

The Trixxer

2004

Hui Buh: The Castle Ghost poster
5.8

After 500 years, castle ghost Hui Buh finally has some royal residents to haunt, but he soon loses his license to scare and must get recertified.

Hui Buh: The Castle Ghost

2006

Impy's Island poster
5.9

On a magical tropical island, a fun-loving group of misfit animals and people discover a baby dinosaur frozen since prehistoric times. When a king from a faraway country vows to capture the loveable baby dino for his private collection, all the inhabitants must join together to save their new friend.

Impy's Island

2006

Jim Button and the Wild 13 poster
5.9

A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.

Jim Button and the Wild 13

2020

Stromberg - Wieder alles wie immer poster
5.2

About twenty years ago, Germany got to know Bernd Stromberg and his team from the claims department at CAPITOL Insurance. Back then, there was nothing vegan in the cafeteria, and bullying and sexism were commonplace in the office. Since then, the world of work has changed enormously. But has Bernd Stromberg changed too?

Stromberg - Wieder alles wie immer

2025

Contra poster
7.2

With his uncouth manner, Professor Pohl doesn’t enjoy the best reputation at the university where he works. To make matters worse, he makes a racist remark when student Naima arrives late for his lecture. Unfortunately for him, a video of his verbal outburst spreads like wildfire on the Internet, and the university’s president, Lambrecht, is called to deal with the incident. But Pohl is not dismissed. Instead, he is put to the task of helping Naima prepare for an important debating competition. The lecturer and the student could not be more different, yet they are thrown together to work as a team.

Contra

2020

Impy's Wonderland poster
6.4

A winged baby dinosaur inhabits an island in the middle of the ocean with a group of loveable animal friends. Everything changes when a dimwitted dinosaur hunter turns up and lures the creature back to captivity with rather sinister plans for his discovery.

Impy's Wonderland

2008

Merz gegen Merz - Geständnisse poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Merz gegen Merz - Geständnisse

2026

Merz gegen Merz - Entscheidungen poster
NR

When their mother suddenly starts planning her engagement to a woman, Anne and Erik Merz find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of cheese buffets, chocolate fountains, and old feelings.

Merz gegen Merz - Entscheidungen

2026

Hui Buh and the Witch's Castle poster
5.5

For over 500 years now, the castle ghost Hui Buh has been stirring things up at Castle Burgeck. His friend and owner of the castle, King Julius is not the only one who finds Hui Buh's poor attempts at scary hauntings terribly annoying. The chaotic atmosphere at the castle reaches an all-time high when the young witch Ophelia appears at the castle gates out of nowhere, claiming to be Hui Buh's long lost niece. Ophelia is in possession of the Necronomicon, an ancient book of spells that is as evil as it is powerful. Hui Buh, realizing the possibilities that the book would open up for him, is dying to get his hands on the book...

Hui Buh and the Witch's Castle

2022

Mara and the Firebringer poster
5.6

Mara Lorbeer, a fifteen year old girl, finds out that she has to save the world because the Norse god Loki is threatening to break free of his chains.

Mara and the Firebringer

2015

Where Is Fred? poster
6.3

In order to catch a basketball from the favorite team of his girlfriend's spoiled son, Fred poses as a numb, wheelchair-bound fan. But when he catches the ball, he also catches the attention of young, attractive filmmaker Denise, who wants to feature an invalid fan in an image film for the team. Fred has to keep playing his role, while real invalid and really furious fan Ronny might call his bluff at any moment. Worse, still, love sets in...

Where Is Fred?

2006

Knight Rusty poster
5.2

Rusty lives with his dragon Cole and faithful friend Bo in the kingdom of Scrapland, a magical world completely made of scrap-metal. With dreams of winning the great knights' tournament, Rusty acquires a speedy engine for his horse Chopper that propels them into first place. But when the engine turns out to be stolen from ambitious Prince Novel, brave Rusty must redeem his knightly honor, save the kingdom and prove that true friends always stick together.

Knight Rusty

2013

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

OA jagt Oberärztin

1999

V8 - Start Your Engines poster
6.4

Four very unequal children at the age of 6 until 11 are chosen to become the new soap box racing team to compete at the secret "Castle", where all the world champions of racing have participated, when they were kids. A selective group of boys and one girl have nothing in common but their passion for cars and racing. Their first big challenge is to unite as a team by becoming friends, only then they will have a chance of winning.

V8 - Start Your Engines

2013