Erol Sander: Marriage of surprise and new theater role in Bad Hersfeld!

Erol Sander: Marriage of surprise and new theater role in Bad Hersfeld!

Erol Sander is currently in the spotlight at the Bad Hersfeld Festival, where he plays the role of Benedikt in the staging "Summer Night dreams". The actor, known for his many years of career, not only brings acting experience with it, but also a wealth of personal stories. "I was very lucky in life," says Sander, reflecting on how grateful he is for the support of his wife Rebecca, who was at his side last year when they welcomed their daughter together. In addition, he plans a surprise marriage, which he does not want to reveal about details, such as the HNA reports .

The actor born in Istanbul now feels firmly connected to Germany and proudly explains that he sees himself as a German and an urbayer, despite his Turkish roots. Before he started his acting career, he was discovered by photographer Monika Robel and started as a model. "I did over 100 film and TV productions," says Sander, who has mostly stood in front of the camera in the past 27 years. He worked with greats like Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell under the director Oliver Stone, but he did not decide to stay in the USA. "I love life here," says the actor.

camera and stage: two sides of a medal

Sander has covered a remarkable path in recent years. He became known for his role as Commissioner Mehmet Özakin in the crime series "Murder Commission Istanbul", which was broadcast from 2008 to 2021. In the series, his character must solve a tricky case in which a German au pair named Julia disappears without a trace, as the ARD Mediathek describes. In this role, Sander pursues the conflicts and secrets of the characters and shows his acting skills in an impressive way.

He describes the preparations for film and theater projects similarly, but emphasizes the differences in the budgets and the number of those involved in Hollywood. "The big productions have their own spells," explains Sander, who is still on stage and appreciates the connection to the audience.

A look into the future

In the current theater season, Sander deliberately chose the Bad Hersfeld Festival to support the last season of director Joern Hinkel. In addition, he recently turned off a thriller that will be released into cinemas in November. In this he plays a pigeon commissioner, which is an interesting challenge.

Despite its success in the film industry, Sander has never lost his love for the stage. His path led him from a model career to a sought-after actor who can be seen regularly in TV productions and at the theater. With over 100 roles in film and television, Sander has been an integral part of the German show business for decades.

regardless of this, Erol Sander remains modest and reflects on his experiences. "I was very lucky in life, and there is a lot of what I am grateful for," says the actor, who not only looks back on a successful career, but also leads a fulfilling private life. The coming months promise to be exciting for him, both on stage and in front of the camera.