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Kruger, Diane

Born and raised in Germany, Diane Kruger studied in London with the Royal Ballet before an injury forced her to abandon her dance career.

Diane Kruger Almost Didn't Get Cast in "Inglourious Basterds"

German-born actress Diane Kruger plays the fictional German silver screen star Bridget von Hammersmark in Tarantino's World War II film. "Inglourious Basterds" isn't the first WWII movie she's been offered, but it is the first one she accepted.

Diane Kruger on "National Treasure: Book of Secrets"

Diane Kruger says getting back into character for the sequel to "National Treasure," "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," was a snap. Part of the reason why it was so easy to slip back into the role of Abigail Chase was because the cast and filmmakers had stayed in touch for the three years in between films.

Diane Kruger Discusses "Wicker Park"

When the "Wicker Park" filmmakers were looking for an actress to play Josh Hartnett’s character’s true love, they had the foresight to cast Diane Kruger. According to producer Gary Lucchesi, Kruger’s actor/director husband Guillaume Canet made an audition tape of her, which sold the producers and director Paul McGuigan on the actress.

"Inglourious Basterds" Premiere Photos

Gallery of photos from the premiere of The Weinstein Company's movie "Inglourious Basterds" featuring Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, BJ Novak, Melanie Laurent, Samuel L Jackson, Zoe Bell, Sidney Poitier, Syndey Poitier, Jeremy Renner, Billy Burke, Christina Ricci, Carla Gugino and Zoe Bell

"Inglourious Basterds" Photos

Gallery of photos from the Quentin Tarantino movie "Inglourious Basterds" starring Brad Pitt and Diane Kruger.

"National Treasure: Book of Secrets" Photos

Gallery of photos from the Walt Disney Pictures movie, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," starring Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Justin Bartha, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris and Diane Kruger.

"National Treasure" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from the Touchstone Pictures movie "National Treasure," featuring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Sean Bean.

"Troy" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from "Troy," starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger.

"Wicker Park" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from "Wicker Park," starring Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger.

2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Diane Kruger earned recognition from her peers for her work in "Inglourious Basterds."

Diane Kruger Biography

Info on actress Diane Kruger, including acting career news.

Diane Kruger - "Troy" Casting News

Warner Bros. Pictures announced the casting of Diane Kruger in the movie, "Troy," directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

"Not for or Against"

Follows a young camerawoman who becomes involved with a group of criminals.

Diane Kruger Online Shrine

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