Timmi Trinks – this is how he ticks privately
Timmi Trinks was born on February 13, 1994, in Berlin. His family hails from the United States and the Netherlands. He grew up in Berlin with his brother and sister.
Family plays a central role in Timmi Trinks’ life. His brother Benjamin Trinks is also a successful actor, known from series like “Immenhof” and “Our Mothers, Our Fathers”. His sister Jolina Amely Trinks has also made a name for herself as an actress, particularly through her role in the Netflix series “How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast)”.
Originally, Timmi wanted to become a police officer as a child, but he soon discovered his passion for acting, which evolved from a hobby to a professional career. He particularly appreciates the interaction on set, collaboration with the team, and the dynamics that arise from it, he said in an interview with Unimag.
In addition to acting, Timmi has a degree in computer science and works freelance as a software developer. In his free time, he enjoys jogging and is trying to relearn playing the guitar.
Acting Career
Timmi Trinks began his acting career at a young age. At six years old, he first appeared on stage and gained prominence on television in 2002 with “In the Name of the Law” and a role in “Coastal Guard.” He has been seen in productions such as “Unser Charly,” “A Jackpot for Dad,” and “The Very Best Piece.”
In 2005, he played a leading role in the first adaptation of a Robin Pilcher novel and in the ARD series “Sophie – Bride Against Her Will.” In 2006, he followed up with a role in “The Children of the Flight” and a leading role in “The Dream Hotel” in the United Arab Emirates. He also appeared in the children’s series “Beutolomäus Comes to Santa Claus” and later in “A Houseboat to Fall in Love,” “Hooray, the School is Burning” and “The Sonnenfeld Family.”
In 2009, he reached a peak in his career with “Alone Against Time.” He received a special award at the Golden Sparrow in 2010 and was invited to the International Emmy Awards in New York. Further roles followed in “Inga Lindström” and the Sat.1 comedy series “Alone Among Students.”
Between 2013 and 2015, he appeared as Carsten in “The Mountain Doctor“. Other projects include “The Boarding School,” “Capital City Police,” “Cheerful Until Deadly: File Ex,” and “The Country Doctor.” In 2014, he starred in “The Matchsticks” and was seen in “Oblivio,” “Leberkäseland,” and “Morden in the North.” He made his cinema debut in 2016 in “Alone Against Time – The Movie” and appeared in guest roles in “Heldt,” “The Mountain Rescuers,” and “SOKO Munich.” In 2019, he was seen in the ZDF documentary “Terra X.”
Relationship Confusion
Timmi Trinks often made headlines in public with his girlfriend Maxine Kazis, who is also an actress. They met during the filming of “Heilstätten” and initially appeared regularly together on the red carpet and on social media. However, in recent years, there have been no joint appearances on Instagram, raising questions about their current relationship. Despite the lack of public presence, they still follow each other on social media.
Recently, Timmi was spotted at the CSD celebrations in Cologne with Bill Kaulitz from “Tokio Hotel.” They were seen celebrating intimately in a Cologne club, dancing closely and kissing. These sightings have sparked speculation about a potential relationship between Timmi Trinks and Bill Kaulitz, especially since Timmi is hardly seen publicly with Maxine anymore.