Conan

Background:

Competitive bodybuilder-turned-actor Ralf Moeller is probably best remembered as Conan on the hit television series “Conan The Adventurer” (1997-1998). A German import, he made a distinction by becoming the first German actor to star in the American television show. On the wide screen, Moeller, who had his early taste in front of the film cameras in such action flicks as “Cyborg” (1989), “Universal Soldier” (1992), “Best Of The Best 2” (1993) and “Batman & Robin” (1997), enjoyed international recognition as Hagen on Ridley Scott’s critically acclaim epic “Gladiator” (2000), opposite Russell Crowe. He is also known for having parts in the blockbuster hit “The Scorpion King” (2002), “El Padrino” (2004), “My Suicidal Sweetheart” (2005), “Pathfinder” (2007), Uwe Boll's “Seed” and “Postal” (both 2007) as well as in such German productions as “Der Superbuller und die Halbstarken (2000), “Held der Gladiatoren” (2003), “Megalodon -Hai-Alarm auf Mallorca” (2004) and “Time of the Comet” (2007). Prior to his fruitful acting career, Moeller won several competitions in swimming and bodybuilding in Germany and in 1986, he became the world champion of the “International Federation of Bodybuilders” in Tokyo, Japan. Standing at 6’ 5½” (1.97 m), Moeller is still the tallest bodybuilding champion ever.

Moeller’s admirers’ should look forward for his imposing portrayals in the forthcoming vehicles “Far Cry” and “CarPirates” (both 2008).

In September 2006, along with the Minister for Family Affairs, Moeller founded Starke Typen/Potent Guys in Germany, whose aim is to provide the youngster from social hotspots a good attitude and moral support. To fulfill the goal, Moeller has visited many cities and spoken to the kids in the social hotspots and conferred them tips to advance their lives.

The 1983 German bodybuilding champion is an avid supporter of fitness and good nutrition. He escorts an energetic and healthy lifestyle. When he is free, Moeller enjoys scuba diving, horseback riding, tennis and motorcycle riding.

Moeller is the father of two girls, Laura and Jacqueline, who were mothered by wife Annette. The couple moved from Germany to Los Angeles in 1992 and have since stayed there.

Mr. Olympia

Childhood and Family:

Ralf Rudolf Möller, professionally known as Ralf Moeller, was born on January 12, 1959, in Recklinghausen, Northrhine-Westphalia, Germany. A long-time sports fan, he first discovered a love for sports at age seven and before long, he joined the “SU Neptun Recklinghausen “ swim club. He won several swimming competitions in Germany such as the first place at the Westphalia swim championship before turning his attention to bodybuilding. While maintaining his training as a lifeguard, 17-year-old Ralf trained hard to become a world champion, a goal he ultimately achieved in 1986 at the “International Federation of Bodybuilders” in Tokyo, Japan. Prior to that achievement, he finished second and became the German bodybuilding champion in 1982 and 1983, respectively. In 1988, he participated in the Mr. Olympia, opposite such famed champions as Lee Haney and Shawn Ray.

Ralf is married to wife Annette and has two daughters, Laura and Jacqueline. The family currently reside in Los Angeles, California, where he is now active as an actor.

Hagen of Gladiator

Career:

Born and raised in Germany Ralf Moeller was a professional swimmer for seven years as well as a competitive bodybuilder before starting an acting career. The 1986 world Champion of the International Federation of Bodybuilders made his debut in a 1988 episode of “Tatort,” a crime/detective series for German television and followed it up with parts in “Jan Rap en z’n maat” (1989) and “Occhio alla perestrojka/Watch Out for Perestroika” (1990). In between, However, the former Mr. Universe did not make his English-language debut until he was cast as Brick Bardo in the Hollywood film “Cyborg” (1989), which starred Jean-Claude van Damme.

With the purpose of getting more work, Moeller headed to Los Angeles in 1992. Later that same year, he landed a minor role as GR76 on the Roland Emmerich-helmed “Universal Soldier,” which reunited him with van Damme. More roles ensued, including Brakus in the Eric Roberts starring vehicle “Best of the Best 2” (1993), Kjartan in Michael Chapman's “The Viking Sagas” (1995), Arkham Asylum Guard in Joel Schumacher's “Batman & Robin” (1997) and Kurt Mayer in Brent Huff's “The Bad Pack” (1998). The latter three movies found Moeller acting alongside his bodybuilding/actor-friend Sven-Ole Thorsen.

Moeller’s big breakthrough came during the 1997/1998 when he was cast in the starring role of Conan the Barbarian on the American TV series “Conan The Adventurer.” The show was a success and aired in more than 80 countries, including Moeller’s native land, Germany. In addition to propelled him to worldwide prominence, the role also made Moeller the first German actor to have the leading role in an American TV series.

Entering the new millennium, Moeller received additional popularity with his role as Hagen on the Academy Award-winning epic “Gladiator” (2000), directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe as Maximus and Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, among others. His compassionate performance in the blockbuster movie won Moeller international praise. He returned to German production later that same year to star as Mark Kerner on the made-for-TV film “Der Superbuller und die Halbstarken/ The Supercop and the teenagers.”

Next up for Moeller, he played Tank Emerson in the family film “Ozzie” (2001) and guest starred in such TV series as “Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda” “Queen of Swords,” “Relic Hunter” (all 2001) and “Mutant X” (2002) before having his next box office exposure with “The Scorpion King” (2002)., playing Thorak. Among his costars in the film were The Rock, Kelly Hu and Michael Clarke Duncan.

After roles in the telepics “The Paradise Virus” and “Held der Gladiatoren/ Hero of the Gladiators” (2003), Moeller played Special agent Kurt Meyers on the Damian Chapa-directed “El Padrino” (2004), in which he costarred along side Faye Dunaway, Stacey Keach, Jennifer Tilly and the director himself. He went on to spend the rest of the year working in such German productions as “Ring of the Nibelungs” and “Megalodon -Hai-Alarm auf Mallorca/ Shark Alarm on Majorca,” a hugely successful action-thriller telepic which saw the actor star as Sven Hansen.

Moeller revisited the wide screen in 2005 when he portrayed the role of Bruno, a suicidal patient in a psychiatric charge, in the comedy/drama “My Suicidal Sweetheart,” for director and writer Michael Parness. Subsequent film credits were the Jay Chandrasekhar comedy “Beerfest” (2006, as Hammacher), Marcus Nispel's “Pathfinder” (2007, as Ulfar), Uwe Boll's thrillers “Seed” (2007, as Warden Arnold Calgrove) and “Postal” (2007, as Officer John), as well as the drama/history “Time of the Comet” (2007, as Freiherr von Keittel).

Currently, Moeller is in post-production of a German action/adventure movie called “Far Cry,” directed by Uwe Boll and jointly written by Michael Roesch and Peter Scheerer. The film is set to be released in the United States in August 2008. Moeller will also star as Mauro Lupo in the upcoming action film “CarPirates” (2008), helmed by Michel Morales, and play the role supporting role of Boyle in the direct-to-video-release “Alone in the Dark II” (2009), opposite Rick Yune, Rachel Specter, Lance Henriksen and Bill Moseley.

Apart from acting and sports, Moeller has collaborated with German techno band “E Nomine” on many of their albums.

Awards:

• International Federation of Bodybuilders: 1986