Manon Kahle
Encyclopedia
Manon Kahle is an American actress. She has been living and working in Berlin
(Germany) since 2003 and travels between Berlin, London and New York practicing her profession.
, New York
, Paris
and Potsdam
. She earned her BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Theater between 1998 and 2002 at Smith College
in Northampton, Massachusetts
, USA. Her studies were put on hold during a year abroad at Estelle Garnier, Stage Acting Studio 34 in Paris during the year 2000. In the following year she completed an apprenticeship with Craig Simmons, Stella Musical Theater in Berlin. She also completed additional training in New York City.
with the Friends of the Italian Opera, Berlin in "The Pupil in the Lesson (Eugène Ionesco
)".
Among her numerous appearances in television films shown on German and Austrian public television stations (ARD
, ZDF
, ORF), the following are particularly worthy of mention:
Kahle illustrated the German children's book Die Buddy Bären und der schneeweisse Elefant (literally The Buddy Bears and the Snow-White Elephant), written by Klaus Herlitz
.
.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
(Germany) since 2003 and travels between Berlin, London and New York practicing her profession.
Biography
Manon Kahle studied acting, graphic design and French in MassachusettsMassachusetts
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, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and Potsdam
Potsdam
Potsdam is the capital city of the German federal state of Brandenburg and part of the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. It is situated on the River Havel, southwest of Berlin city centre....
. She earned her BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Theater between 1998 and 2002 at Smith College
Smith College
Smith College is a private, independent women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is the largest member of the Seven Sisters...
in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, Massachusetts
The city of Northampton is the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of Northampton's central neighborhoods, was 28,549...
, USA. Her studies were put on hold during a year abroad at Estelle Garnier, Stage Acting Studio 34 in Paris during the year 2000. In the following year she completed an apprenticeship with Craig Simmons, Stella Musical Theater in Berlin. She also completed additional training in New York City.
Work
She gave a spectacular performance in Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
with the Friends of the Italian Opera, Berlin in "The Pupil in the Lesson (Eugène Ionesco
Eugène Ionesco
Eugène Ionesco was a Romanian and French playwright and dramatist, and one of the foremost playwrights of the Theatre of the Absurd...
)".
Among her numerous appearances in television films shown on German and Austrian public television stations (ARD
ARD (broadcaster)
ARD is a joint organization of Germany's regional public-service broadcasters...
, ZDF
ZDF
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen , ZDF, is a public-service German television broadcaster based in Mainz . It is run as an independent non-profit institution, which was founded by the German federal states . The ZDF is financed by television licence fees called GEZ and advertising revenues...
, ORF), the following are particularly worthy of mention:
- 2007: Schloss Einstein (Castle Einstein)
- 2008/09: Must Love Death
- 2009: Soko Donau (Danube Investigation Task Force)
- 2010: The Forbidden Girl
- 2011: Deadend McPomm
Kahle illustrated the German children's book Die Buddy Bären und der schneeweisse Elefant (literally The Buddy Bears and the Snow-White Elephant), written by Klaus Herlitz
Klaus and Eva Herlitz
Klaus and Eva Herlitz are German businesspeople, living in Berlin. They are married since 1972 and they have three sons.Klaus Herlitz and Eva Herlitz are the initiators of theUnited Buddy Bears activities...
.
Private life
Kahne is married and lives and works primarily in Berlin. She speaks English, German and French. She practices dance and yoga and plays the Irish fiddle and piano. She is actively involved in the children's aid project, Buddy Bear HelpBuddy Bear Help
Buddy Bear Help is a children's aid organisation founded in Berlin in 2004 by Eva Herlitz together with several international artists. "Every cent for the children" - with this motto Buddy Bear Help e.V. guarantees that 100 per cent of the donations and auction revenues from charity activities is...
.