Chris Silber is a renowned and accomplished writer, producer, and filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the film industry. Born in Germany, Silber is bilingual and has a unique perspective that has contributed to his success.
Silber's most notable works include the Golden Globe and Bafta nominated film "Goodbye Lenin!", the critically acclaimed Alpine drama "North Face", and the Black Reel-winning New York romance "My Last Day Without You", which he also co-produced.
In addition to his film work, Silber has also ventured into television. He co-created the Disney+ / Hulu series "Sam - A Saxon", on which he worked as a head writer and creative producer. The series premiered worldwide in April 2023 and received widespread critical acclaim, being called "a masterpiece" and "a milestone" by critics.
Silber's television work also includes a 1940s TV series inspired by his grandfather's encounters with leading Nazi figures after WWII, which was picked up by a major international studio in 2021. He is also attached to show-run the series.
Silber's talents have been recognized by several organizations, including Screen International, which has called him "one of Europe's hottest screenwriters". Several of his works for German-language television have broken ratings records.
In 2011, the Vilcek Foundation honored Silber as "an immigrant filmmaker...whose creative spirit enlivens and inspires American cinema". Silber has also taught screenwriting at La Sierra University in California from 2012 to 2014.
In his personal life, Silber is married to actress and writer Tracey Graves. He has worked with a wide range of talented actors and filmmakers, including John Malkovich, Donnie Yen, Academy Award nominees Peter Straughan and Nicole Beharie, Academy Award winners Melissa Leo and Volker Schlöndorff, Terence Hill, Reg E. Cathey, Ron Perlman, and Christopher Lloyd, among many others.
Silber's impressive career has taken him to Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Berlin, where he splits his time between the three cities. Despite his many accomplishments, Silber remains humble and dedicated to his craft, continuing to create innovative and engaging works that captivate audiences worldwide.
