Diane Kruger is a German actress and former fashion model, born on July 15, 1976, in Algermissen, Lower Saxony, Germany. She gained international fame for her roles in films such as "Troy" (2004), "National Treasure" (2004), and "Inglourious Basterds" (2009). Kruger has also starred in the FX crime drama series "The Bridge" (2013-2014) and won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in "In the Fade" (2017). Fluent in German, English, and French, she continues to be a prominent figure in both European and Hollywood cinema.