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Currently, Thorsten Nickel is 58 years, 9 months and 22 days old. Thorsten Nickel will celebrate 59rd birthday on a Saturday 1st of February 2025. Below we countdown to Thorsten Nickel upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Thorsten Nickel |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 1, 1966 (Gifhorn, Germany) |
| Birthday | February 1 |
| Town/City | Gifhorn, Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
Thorsten Nickel’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Thorsten Nickel was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Thorsten Nickel was born in Gifhorn, Germany. After school he went to the air force and completed a profession as a forwarding agent.Following this he moved to London to go to acting school but also studied Homoeopathy for several years.
Thorsten trained in Karate (2nd Dan), boxing and thai- boxing and keeps himself in shape working the bags and running, kettle bells etc. After London he followed someone's advice to go to Hong Kong.Hong Kong therefore was the place where Thorsten started his career.
His biggest credit so far has to be the Jackie Chan film 'Thunderbolt' which at the time was the biggest movie in Hong Kong cinema history with a US$28 mil budget and went on to be nr1 box office in the Far East.
Thorsten was the Co Star and lead villain opposite Jackie (the only lead villain who didn't get killed)The film was bought by New Line Cinema and Miramax for further distribution.He also worked with Jackie Chan on a video game most commonly known as 'Jackie Chan Kung Fu Master' by Kaneko in which he portrayed the knife hand character.
This game enjoyed a worldwide release and was not animated.Thorsten also worked with Jet Li in 'The Enforcer', Summo Hung and other well established figures in the Far East.In North America Thorsten was the Co Star and lead Villain in a movie called 'Crisis and was credited above the title.
He starred opposite David Bradley (American Ninja).Although Thorsten has an extensive Martial Arts background, 2nd Dan in Shotokan Karate, thai boxing and boxing, he brings an intensity to the screen regardless of genre.
