Stephanie Stumph is a German actress and television presenter best known for her long running work in Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall and her role as Commissioner Annabell Lorenz in the crime series Der Alte. Born on July 7, 1984, in Dresden, she began appearing on television at a young age and gradually established herself as one of Germany’s familiar screen performers. As the daughter of actor and comedian Wolfgang Stumph, she was introduced to audiences early, but her career has since expanded far beyond her famous family connection.
Stephanie Stumph has also worked in film, theater, hosting, and music, making her career more diverse than many viewers realize. Her television success has remained central to her public profile, particularly through popular German crime dramas. Alongside her professional work, she has maintained a relatively private personal life while becoming a mother and balancing family responsibilities with her acting career.
Stephanie Stumph’s Career and Personal Life
Stephanie Stumph’s acting career began with Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall, where she played Christiane Stubbe, the daughter of her real life father’s character. The role made her a familiar face to German television audiences and remained a major part of her career for many years. She later appeared in productions including The Shell Seekers, The Girl with the Indian Emerald, and other television films and series.
After completing her education, Stumph studied at the Felix Mendelssohn School of Music and Theatre in Leipzig, further developing her acting skills. She also worked in theater and later joined Der Alte as Commissioner Annabell Lorenz, a role that strengthened her position as a prominent German television actress. Beyond acting, she has explored presenting and songwriting, showing another side of her creative interests.
In her personal life, Stephanie Stumph is in a relationship with Munich doctor Florian Santner. The couple are parents of two children, while Stumph has continued balancing family life with her busy television career. She remains based in Germany and has generally chosen to keep many details about her family away from the spotlight.