Son of Ursula Karusseit , stepson of Johannes Wegner.
Half-brother of Katharina Thalbach , Philippe Besson and Madeleine Besson.
Son of Benno Besson , stepson of Coline Serreau.
Longtime companion of Muriel Baumeister since 2003. Their daughter Frieda was born on 14 March 2006.
Separated from Muriel Baumeister in spring 2006.
Has dual citizenship of Germany and Switzerland.
Uncle of Anna Thalbach.