Ian Kershaw

Sir Ian Kershaw FBA is an English historian whose work has chiefly focused on the social history of 20th-century Germany. He is regarded by many as one of the world's leading experts on Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, and is particularly noted for his biographies of Hitler. He was the leading disciple of the German historian Martin Broszat, and until his retirement, he was a professor at the University of Sheffield.

Kershaw has called Broszat an "inspirational mentor" who did much to shape his understanding of Nazi Germany. Kershaw served as historical adviser on numerous BBC documentaries, notably The Nazis: A Warning from History and War of the Century. He taught a module titled "Germans against Hitler".

Ian Kershaw is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Doomsday: World War I (2012), DAS! (1991), Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996), Sternstunden (1994), Fat Friends (2000), The Grand (1997), New Street Law (2006), Hitler: The Unknown Soldier 1914-1918 (2004). The recorded credits span 1991 to 2015, including 6 movies and 7 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.