Karoline Herfurth (born May 22, 1984) is a German actress, director, screenwriter, and producer. She first gained recognition as a child actress in the late 1990s and early 2000s, delivering a breakthrough performance in the coming-of-age drama Crazy (2000). Her portrayal of complex characters across both film and television quickly established her as one of the most talented and versatile actors of her generation in German cinema.
Herfurth achieved widespread commercial success with her roles in the Fack ju Göhte film series (2013–2017), one of the most successful German film franchises of all time, alongside a critically acclaimed performance in Vincent Wants to Sea (2010). In addition to her acting career, Herfurth has expanded her creative portfolio as a director, making her directorial debut with Sweethearts (2019) and Wunderschön (2022), both of which she also wrote and produced. Her work as a filmmaker has been recognized with several accolades, including the Bavarian Film Award and the German Film Award. Known for her commitment to storytelling and her ability to navigate both comedy and drama with equal skill, Karoline Herfurth continues to be a significant figure in contemporary German film and television.