Find out all about Julian Looman, one of the stars of BBC One’s The Mallorca Files.
As the title suggests, The Mallorca Files is a series in which two detectives, a Welshman and a German, take on cases that took place on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The main roles in the drama are played by Elen Rhys and Julian Looman.
Meet Julian Looman – Biography Details
Julian Looman studied at the Vienna Conservatory
38-year-old Julian Looman studied acting, singing and dance at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna in Austria. Looman himself is Austrian. He is proficient in various dance styles, including jazz and tap dancing.
The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna was founded in 1817. It enjoys a high reputation – so much so that CEOWORLD Magazine once recognized it as one of the best performing arts universities in the world.
Julian won a prize for his theatre performance in Cabaret
Looman acted as a compere in a cabaret performed at the Grenzlandtheater Aachen. His role as moderator earned him the Kurt Sieder Prize in 2014. Seider was a German actor who founded the Grenzlandtheater Aachen in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
But that’s not all. Looman also won the Audience Award (also known as the Karl Heinz Walther Award) for his performance in Cabaret this year.
Julian previously starred in “Emily in Paris,” “Constellation,” and more
Standing at 1.88 m tall, Julian Looman is a recognizable presence in several popular projects, apart from his co-leading role in The Mallorca Files.
Looman is perhaps best known for his roles in Netflix’s hit Emily in Parisin which he played Gerhard, and in the Apple TV+ sci-fi program Constellation, where he appeared as Frederic Duverger.
Julian feels liberated in his role at Mallorca Files
In an interview with the Majorca Daily Bulletin, Julian Looman explained his role in The Mallorca FilesMax Winter.
When asked about his approach to acting in a foreign language, Looman said it “takes a lot of pressure off” because he still has to speak with his natural German accent:
“What really helps is that I’m not expected to speak without a German accent. That takes a lot of pressure off – I just talk the way I talk. The fact that English isn’t my native language also frees me from having to think too much about how I’m going to convey the lyrics. The fact that I’m not aware of the many ways you can say a text in English is sometimes an advantage. Just say it, just act.”
According to the actor, his Mallorca Files Co-star Elen Rhys was a great help in getting his English lines to the point:
“Elen and I always go through our texts before every scene and if I have any questions, I ask her. She is a great help when it comes to setting the right priorities. And of course we also rehearse before every scene, which helps with getting the dialogue right. If necessary, help comes from many sides.”
Julian lives with his family in Vienna
Looman has roots in Vienna, where he lives with his family. However, he is very happy with the island of Mallorca, where he films his TV show. Looman describes the island as “Paradise” to the Berliner Morgenpost:
“I love the laissez-faire atmosphere. Of course, this crazy nature with its mountain ranges, small villages and the sea. And the light is incredibly beautiful. Every time I land: I am in paradise.”
And although he has the privilege of working in such a beautiful place, he doesn’t seem to want to move there entirely, preferring Vienna at least for part of the year:
“That would be an option, but here in Vienna the children are well integrated into everyday life. And I love Vienna too. I’ll see if I can combine the two – perhaps by getting a second home.”
How to follow Julian Looman online
Julian Looman is on Instagram (@julianlooman) and Facebook (@julianlooman officially).
The Mallorca Files is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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