Many famous people are known worldwide for their talented performances or their impact in society.
However, some of these personalities may surprise you because of their German origin. In this article we will explore five famous people you may not have known were of German descent.
Prepare to be surprised by their German heritage and discover how this country has helped shape some of the most important figures of our time.
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Bruce Willis was born in 1955 on a military base at Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate. His father is American and his mother is from Kassel, a town in northern Hesse.
Michael Fassbender was in fact born in Heidelberg (Baden-Württemberg) in 1977. He has an Irish mother and a German father.
Sheryl Lee Was born in 1967 in Augsburg, Bavaria.
Dominic Monaghan Was born in 1976 in Berlin.
Martin Lawrence was born in Frankfurt in 1965 to American parents.