The Crooks cast features Frederick Lau, Christoph F. Krutzler and Svenja Jung. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Marvin Kren’s Netflix series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Crooks centers on an ex-convict from Berlin. When Charly reluctantly agrees to participate in a heist, he earns the wrath of an underworld mob boss. The narrative follows the focal antihero as he enlists friends to protect his family. Here’s every actor in Crooks.

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Ripley’

Crooks Cast: Frederick Lau as Charly

Character Profile: A Berlin-based locksmith. He is an ex-convict with an optimistic worldview. Charly tries to maintain a romantic relationship after participating in a high-profile heist.

Lau’s Resume: Tim Stoltefuss in The Wave (2008), Sonne in Victoria (2015), Peter Munk in Heart of Stone (2016), Kipinski in The Captain (2017), Jens in Gutland (2017)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Bandidos’

Crooks Cast: Christoph F. Krutzler as Joseph Muckstein

Character Profile: Charly’s associate. He is the illegitimate son of a mob boss. Joseph uses his intelligence and charming ways to assist Charly.

Krutzler’s Resume: Benito Mussolini in Menschen & Mächte (2011), Olaf in Therapy for a Vampire (2014), Der Rote in M – A City Hunts a Murderer (2019), Franz Poschacher in Freud (2020), Herr Karras in Heimsuchung (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘3 Body Problem’

Crooks Cast: Svenja Jung as Samira

Character Profile: Charly’s girlfriend. She is a veterinarian who looks after her adolescent son. Samira shows fierce loyalty to Charly.

Jung’s Resume: Nicole Zangen in Deutschland 89 (2020), Louise in The Empress (2022), Christine Steffen/Marlene Wenninger in The Palace (2022), Ingrid in Spy/Master (2023), Sarah in Baghead (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘One Day’

Crooks Cast: Jonathan Tittel as Jonas

Character Profile: Samira’s son. He develops a strong bond with Charly. Jonas helps with a rescue plan in Marseille.

Tittel’s Resume: Fynn Forsberg in Inga Lindström (2020), Jakob als Kind in Zwerg Nase (2021), Ivo (Fabian Young) in Höllgrund (2022)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Gentlemen’

Crooks Cast: Erdal Yildiz as Hassan Al Walid

Character Profile: A Berlin gangster. He is an Arab mob boss who plan a fast and hard attack on Charly. Hassan worries about a mole within his organization.

Yildiz’s Resume: Firat Astan/Ali, Müllmann/Bernd Schiffer in Tatort (1997-2016), Attila in Suck Me Shakespeer (2013), Rainer in Collide (2016), Terzi/Korkut/Bahadir in Halka (2019), Ardan in Skylines (2016)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Griselda’

Crooks Cast: Karl Welunschek as Der Rote

Character Profile: A Vienna-based mob boss. He plots against Joseph for inheritance money. Der Rote orchestrates a master plan involving Hassan.

Welunschek’s Resume: Director of Volksvernichtung oder Meine Leber ist sinnlos (2020) — Also, Herr Karl in Freud (2020)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Detective Forst’

Crooks Cast: Lukas Watzl as Rio

Character Profile: Der Rote’s son. He displays erratic behavior while seeking the approval of his father. Rio hopes to acquire a valuable coin.

Watzl’s Resume: Kaplan Raimund in Tatort (2022), Klaus in Alles Finster (2022), Policeman Schaupp in Schächten (2022), Wiener-Peter in Luden (2023), Hans-Werner Poschauko in Mit einem Tiger schlafen (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Fool Me Once’

Crooks Cast: Nima Yaghobi as Tarek

Character Profile: Hassan’s cousin. He is a gansgter who seeks revenge for his brother’s death. Tarek targets Charly’s family in Marseilles.

Yaghobi’s Resume: A Popular Musician Known as Nimo — Also, Omid in Skylines (2019)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘My Life with the Walter Boys’

The Crooks cast also includes:

• Kida Khodr Ramadan as Rami
• Maya Unger as Nina Oblomow
• Virginie Peignien as Griselda Delacroix
• Georg Friedrich as Joe Berger
• Brigitte Kren as Tante Margot
• Branko Samarovski as Karl Bachofner\Der Großein
• Klara Mucci as Alina Ionescu
• Nicolas Wanczycki as Griselda Delacroix’s Guard

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.