Thomas Darchinger, born in 1963, started his acting career at the Pathos Transport Theater in Munich, where he played in the main ensemble for more than 6 years. This theatre achieved an international popularity during the 80s. He left the company in 1991, worked as guest artist nationally and internationally and founded his own theatre group (Theater d-formation). In this context, he became appreciated as writer and director as well.
In 1989, he was discovered for movies. Since then, he played in more than 150 movies and is known as the favorite villain of German films.
He also works as a dubbing actor where he gives his voice to notable colleagues like Cuba Gooding Jr., Jamie Donna, Michael Kelly and David Meunier. He counts as one of the best narrator voices in Germany.
Through the power of arts, he creates social engagement. His initiative „Künstlerische Demokratiekampagne“ (English: Artistic Campaign for Democracy) consists of the most acknowledged readings in German-speaking countries. 
He’s member of the European and the German Film Academy and a constant Emmy Awards jury member.