Biography
Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger Born Diane Heidkrger in Hildesheim, Germany, Diane Kruger initially aspired to be a dancer and studied with the Royal Ballet in London. When an injury ended her hopes for a dancing career, she began modeling in Germany, where she became a finalist of the Look of the Year contest at the age of 15. She worked with renowned fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana, and her pictures graced the covers of magazines like Vogue and Elle.

Moving to Paris on the advice of film director Luc Besson, Kruger decided to take up acting and enrolled in the Ecole Florent, where she became top of her class in 2002. The same year, the actress made her big-screen debut opposite Dennis Hopper and Christopher Lambert in the indie feature The Piano Player (aka The Target), but she was not truly revealed until her role in Mon Idole, co-starring and directed by her real-life companion Guillaume Canet. After a couple more acting assignments in France, Kruger began her Hollywood career by acting alongs
Filmography
YearMovie TitleGenreRating
2012 Special Forces (2011) Action, Drama
2011 Unknown (2011) Drama, Mystery
2009 Inglourious Basterds Action, War
2007 National Treasure: Book of Secrets Action, Adventure
2007 Copying Beethoven Drama, Musical
2006 Tiger Brigades Action, Adventure
2004 National Treasure Adventure
2004 Troy Drama, War
2004 Wicker Park Romance
2004 Michel Vailant Action