German actor · Stunt performer · Producer
Deborah Baum
“Find in yourself those human things which are universal.”
Profile
Playing age
20 – 28
Nationality
German
Height
164 cm / 5'4"
Eyes
Green-Brown
Hair
Brunette
Languages
German (native), English
Union
Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
USP
Action / Martial Arts (1st Dan Karate)
01 · Introduction
An actress drawn to the complexity of women who carry both light and shadow.
Known for her expressiveness, magnetic screen presence, and collision of fearlessness and tenderness, Deborah creates performances that feel intimate, layered, and memorable. Whether portraying resilience, ambition, heartbreak, or hidden darkness, she is drawn to characters who evolve and leave a lasting emotional impact.
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Credits & Training.
All credits ↗Film & Short Film
- 2025
I Want To Hook Up With Dylan
Short Film · USC Grad Film
Official Selection, HollyShorts Film Festival
Supporting
dir. Nellie Luna
- 2025
Open House
Short Film · UCLA Grad Film
Supporting
dir. Aram Winter
- 2025
The Billionaire's Mrs. Surrogate
Vertical Short Series
Supporting
dir. Alice Chen Chen
- 2025
Cierva
Short Film
Official Selection, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)
Supporting
dir. Luis G. Santos
- 2024
Tattoo: You Wouldn't Believe Me
Short Film
Alana (Lead)
dir. Noah C. Clarke
- 2024
Backstage
Short Film · Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
Anna (Lead)
dir. Yingzhong Wang
Theater
- 2025
Face Divided
Hudson Theatres & The Actors Company, Hollywood
Hollywood Fringe Festival
Debbie Irons (Lead)
dir. Steven C. Fisher
prod. Deborah Baum
- 2025
A Brick And A Hard Place
Loft Ensemble, North Hollywood
Rush Play Festival
Ms Diamond (Lead)
dir. Sebastian Munoz
- 2025
Rachel and Ruthie
Hang On to the Dream Theatre, Hollywood
Sarah (Supporting)
dir. Christopher Ewing
Emmy Award winner
- 2024
Measure for Measure
Lester Martin Theatre, Manhattan
Isabella (Lead)
dir. Dave Demke
- 2024
Status Quo
Lester Martin Theatre, Manhattan
Antonia (Lead)
dir. Dmitry Troyanovsky
- 2023
Sunday on the Rocks
Mannie Greenfield Theatre, Manhattan
Jen (Lead)
dir. Christopher Halladay
Training
- 2022 – 2024
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, USA
Full-time Conservatory Program · Associate Degree
- Acting:
- Susan Pilar, Christopher Halladay, Chris Dolman
- Voice and Speech:
- Doug Chapman, Dave Demke, Thomas Rene, Ibsen Santos
- Shakespeare:
- Rachel Botchan
- On-Camera Acting:
- Jennifer Mann, Samrat Chakrabarti
- Movement:
- Blake Haberman, Angela Nahigian, Elena Levenson
- Stage Combat:
- Dan Renkin
- Alexander Technique:
- Eleanor Taylor, Sarah White-Ayon
- Musical Theatre Singing:
- Karina Stribley, Emily O'Leary
- Musical Theatre Dance:
- Robert Tunstall
- 2025
UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television
Los Angeles, USA
- Acting:
- Kate Schott, Rogelio Douglas III, Avery Clyde
- Voice Over Workshop:
- Alicia Sedwick
- Casting Director Workshop:
- Ryan Maharaj
- 2025
The International Stunt School
Seattle, USA
- Stunt training:
- Unarmed Combat, Armed Combat, Fire Burns, Wire Work, Air Ram, High Falls, Mini Tramp, Ratchet, Parkour, Rappelling, Foot Falls and Rolls, Stunt Driving
- Teachers:
- Jeff McKracken, Greg Poljacik, Daniel Ford-Beavis, Chuck Johnson, Wadi Jones, Sara Beko, Shane Alexander, Ariel Lee, Action Driving Collective, Flame On Stunts and Sweet Spot of the Flame
- 2021
Oxford School of Drama
Oxford, UK
- Acting:
- Ryan Saunders
- 2018
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
London, UK
- Shakespeare:
- Darren Lawrence
Special Skills
Combat & Stunt
Martial Arts (Karate — Black Belt) · Hand-to-Hand Combat · High Kicks · Stage Combat · Screen Combat · Fight Choreography · Sword Fighting · Knife Fighting · Stunt Training · Falls & Rolls · Rappelling
Dance & Movement
Modern Dance · Jazz Dance · Physical Theatre · Yoga · Pilates
Sports & Outdoor
Skiing · Skateboarding · Roller Skating / Inline Skating · Cycling · Horseback Riding (English) · Rock Climbing · Swimming (Lifeguard Training)
Licences
Driving: Germany B (Car) · California C (Car), M (Motorcycle)
Boating & Sailing: German Inland Waterways A (Motor), D (Sail)
“Deborah Baum blew me away”Certified review HFF25“We left the theater truly moved.A must-see”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum delivered a raw andpowerful performance thatanchored the entire production.”Certified review HFF25“One of the most gripping playswe’ve experienced in a long time”Certified review HFF25“The casting for this play was perfect”Certified review HFF25“Great direction, great chemistry.The monologue by the lead actressmade me tear up”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum delivers a raw,unflinching performance inFace Divided”Certified review HFF25“A masterclass in performanceon full display”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum blew me away”Certified review HFF25“We left the theater truly moved.A must-see”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum delivered a raw andpowerful performance thatanchored the entire production.”Certified review HFF25“One of the most gripping playswe’ve experienced in a long time”Certified review HFF25“The casting for this play was perfect”Certified review HFF25“Great direction, great chemistry.The monologue by the lead actressmade me tear up”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum delivers a raw,unflinching performance inFace Divided”Certified review HFF25“A masterclass in performanceon full display”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum blew me away”Certified review HFF25“We left the theater truly moved.A must-see”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum delivered a raw andpowerful performance thatanchored the entire production.”Certified review HFF25“One of the most gripping playswe’ve experienced in a long time”Certified review HFF25“The casting for this play was perfect”Certified review HFF25“Great direction, great chemistry.The monologue by the lead actressmade me tear up”Certified review HFF25“Deborah Baum delivers a raw,unflinching performance inFace Divided”Certified review HFF25“A masterclass in performanceon full display”Certified review HFF25
05 · Press
As featured in.
Photographs and videos of Deborah Baum and her stunt class at the International Stunt School in Seattle appear in the NY Times' inside look on how stunt performers "take our breath away" — including Deborah's "roundhouse kick from a villain."
"Die junge Schauspielerin und Produzentin Deborah Baum war das jüngste Jurymitglied bei dem Kurzfilmfestival „Goldener Hirsch" in Heidelberg."
"Baum's nuanced leadership — both onstage and behind the scenes — was repeatedly highlighted in reviews. Together, script, direction, and performance created one of the most raw and unforgettable productions of Hollywood Fringe 2025."
06 · Contact
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