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| Popular As | Michael Degen |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 92 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 31, 1932 (Chemnitz, Germany) |
| Birthday | January 31 |
| Town/City | Chemnitz, Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
Michael Degen’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Michael Degen was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Managed to survive the Nazi terror regime together with his mother. While his father was deported to a concentration camp and died shortly after World War II, they were hidden by friends in Berlin.Published his critically acclaimed autobiography "Nicht alle waren Mörder - Eine Kindheit in Berlin" (Not everyone was a murderer - A childhood in Berlin) in 1999.
After studying acting in Berlin, he made his stage debut at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin. In the following decades, he collaborated with some of the most important stage directors in Germany such as Bertolt Brecht, Rudolf Noelte or Peter Zadek.
Is portrayed by Aaron Altaras on Nicht alle waren Mörder (2006) (TV), the movie about his childhood.Degen is married for the third time, his second wife was the actress Dora Degen Borkoff, they have two children: Adina and Jakob Degen.
He's also the father of Elisabeth Degen (actress) and Gabi Degen (first marriage).
