Leonie Benesch

Leonie Benesch, born on April 22, 1991, is a talented German actress renowned for her roles in prominent television and film productions. Currently residing in London, she has gained international recognition for her performances in series such as *Babylon Berlin*, *The Crown*, and the BBC adaptation of *Around the World in 80 Days*.

Her career took off in 2009 when she portrayed Eva in the critically acclaimed film *The White Ribbon*, which earned the prestigious Golden Palm at Cannes. Her compelling performance garnered attention from film critics, who described her as a “discovery,” and she received accolades including the American Young Artist Award and a New Faces Award. In 2010, she showcased her versatility in Philip Koch’s drama *Picco* and Sophie Heldman’s *Colors in the Dark*, sharing the screen with esteemed actors Senta Berger and Bruno Ganz.

In 2017, Benesch captivated audiences as Greta Overbeck in *Babylon Berlin*, a role that earned her the German Acting Prize. Additionally, she portrayed Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark, the sister of Prince Philip, in *The Crown*. In 2020, she joined the cast of the BBC miniseries *Around the World in 80 Days*, acting alongside David Tennant and Ibrahim Koma.

Benesch grew up in Tübingen, where she attended the Freie Waldorfschule, later honing her craft at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. She has a rich heritage, being of French and Transylvanian descent.