Uwe Kröger

Uwe Kröger

60 · Born: Dec 4, 1964

Personal Details

BornDec 4, 1964 Kamen, Germany

Biography

Uwe Kröger, a renowned German musical theatre star, born on December 4, 1964, has made a lasting impact on the stage with his captivating performances. His theatrical journey began with a memorable debut as Rusty in the iconic production of Starlight Express, which was followed by a series of notable roles in Les Misérables.

However, it was his portrayal of der Tod (Death) in the world premiere of Kunze and Levay's 1992 musical Elisabeth that catapulted him to stardom. His outstanding performance earned him widespread critical acclaim, subsequently leading to his casting as Chris in the German premiere of Miss Saigon and Joe in Sunset Boulevard.

Throughout his illustrious career, Kröger has had the privilege of taking on a wide range of iconic characters. He has brought to life the character of Colloredo in Mozart!, the enigmatic Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, the suave and sophisticated Maxim in Rebecca, and the fearless Van Helsing in Dracula.