Julie Charon Engelbrecht, also known as Julie Engelbrecht, is a talented French-born German actress who has captivated audiences with her outstanding performances in both European and Hollywood productions.
She is best known for portraying the Witch Queen in The Last Witch Hunter, Helga Richtler in The Strain, Katharina in Before the Fall (Napola), and Ilse in The Red Baron.
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| Real Name: | Julie Charon Engelbrecht |
| Stage Name: | Julie Engelbrecht |
| Born: | June 30, 1984 (age 42 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Paris, France |
| Nationality: | German, French |
| Ethnicity: | White (European) |
| Height: | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | François Nocher, Constanze Engelbrecht |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early life and education
Julie Engelbrecht was born on June 30, 1984, in Paris, France, to François Nocher, a French actor and director, and Constanze Engelbrecht, a renowned German actress.
She grew up in a creative family that inspired her artistic ambitions from an early age. Information regarding her siblings is unknown. She is of European heritage, and her religion is Christianity.
During her childhood, Julie Engelbrecht studied music, circus arts, and performance. She trained at the Annie Fratellini Circus School in Paris. After completing her secondary education, she attended the prestigious Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg from 2004 to 2008.
Career
Julie Engelbrecht began acting professionally in 1996 when she appeared alongside her mother in the television film Adieu, mon ami. She gained widespread recognition in Germany after portraying Valerie Ulmendorff in the acclaimed television miniseries Mutig in die neuen Zeiten, a performance that earned her a nomination for the Undine Award for Best Young Actress in a TV Movie.
She continued building an impressive résumé with roles in Before the Fall (Napola), The Red Baron, Berlin 36, and Rumpelstiltskin.
Her international breakthrough came in 2015 when she portrayed the powerful Witch Queen opposite Vin Diesel in the fantasy action film The Last Witch Hunter. The same year, she appeared in the acclaimed American horror series The Strain, further introducing her to international audiences.
She has since appeared in productions including Beyond Valkyrie: Dawn of the 4th Reich, The Resistance Fighter, Homeland, For Heaven’s Sake, and Sister of the Groom. Fluent in German, French, English, and Spanish, Julie Engelbrecht has successfully worked across European and American film and television industries.
Social media
- Instagram: @julieengelbrecht
Personal life
42 years old, Julie Engelbrecht is currently single. There is no publicly available information regarding her past relationships.
Julie Engelbrecht enjoys horse riding, surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, kayaking, gymnastics, acrobatics, dancing, singing, playing the piano and guitar, and travelling. Her multilingual background and diverse artistic interests have contributed significantly to her international career. She stands at 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
Net worth
Julie Engelbrecht has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income has been generated through her successful career in German and international cinema, television dramas, Hollywood films, voice work, endorsements, and stage performances.
Her acclaimed roles in The Last Witch Hunter, The Strain, Before the Fall, and numerous European productions have established her as one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
Filmography
Films
- Adieu, mon ami (1996)
- Before the Fall (Napola – Elite für den Führer) (2004)
- The Red Baron (2008)
- Berlin 36 (2009)
- Born to Dance (2011)
- 45 Minutes to Ramallah (2013)
- Barbecue (2014)
- The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
- Beyond Valkyrie: Dawn of the 4th Reich (2016)
- The Resistance Fighter (2019)
- Sister of the Groom (2020)
Television
- Mutig in die neuen Zeiten (2005–2006)
- Alarm für Cobra 11
- The Strain (2015)
- Homeland (2020)
- For Heaven’s Sake (2020)