Nico Liersch (born 17 July 2000) is a German actor. He is best known for his role as Rudy Steiner in the 2013 film ''

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''. He is also known for his work in the German television series ''Das ist Gut'' where he played Phillip Greenyard, a caveman without parents.

Early life

Liersch was born on 17 July 2000 in

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, where he was raised.

Career

Nico started acting at the age of seven, when he appeared in a McDonald's Happy Meal commercial with

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. In 2008, he also appeared in a supporting role in ''Der Einsturz''. In 2012, Liersch appeared in episodes of the German TV series ''Inga Lindström'' and ''

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'', then later feature film ''

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'', a sequel to ''

Kokowääh ''Kokowääh'' is a 2011 German film directed by Til Schweiger. It was released in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, South Tyrol and Switzerland) on 3 February 2011. The film stars Til Schweiger, his daughter Emma Schweiger, Jasmin Ger ...

''. In February 2013, he was cast in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel ''

''. He played Rudy Steiner, the best friend of the titular book thief, Liesel Meminger. Markus Zusak, who wrote the novel that inspired the movie, was pleased with Nico's portrayal of his character and wrote: ¨He's magnificent, indeed. He is Rudy.¨

Filmography

References

External links

* German male child actors 2000 births Living people {{Germany-actor-stub