Hanna Schwamborn
A rising German actress who captured international attention with her portrayal of the fierce Lavinia in a sweeping Dutch medieval adventure.
Born 1992 (age 34)·German actress·Birthday: September 4·Millennials
Biography
Hanna Schwamborn stepped onto the international stage with a role that demanded both regal poise and warrior spirit. Trained at the prestigious University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, she built a foundation in German theatre and television before landing the part of Lavinia in the Dutch film 'De Brief voor de Koning' (The Letter for the King). Her performance, balancing vulnerability with steely determination, introduced her to a wider European audience. Schwamborn has since navigated a trans-European career, moving seamlessly between German-language crime series like 'SOKO Leipzig' and international projects. Her choices reveal an actor drawn to complex, often strong-willed characters, steadily building a filmography that showcases her versatility beyond her breakout medieval turn.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Hanna was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Hanna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Hanna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Gained international recognition playing the lead role of Lavinia in the Dutch film 'De Brief voor de Koning'.
- Trained at the renowned University of Music and Performing Arts Munich (HfM).
- Built a steady career in German television, including a recurring role on the long-running series 'SOKO Leipzig'.
- Successfully transitioned from stage theatre in Munich to film and television work across Europe.
Did You Know?
She is fluent in German, English, and French.
For her role in 'De Brief voor de Koning', she had to learn how to ride a horse and perform sword fighting.
Before her acting career took off, she worked as a model.
“The character's strength is in her silence before the storm.”
