Lisa Maria Potthoff, born on July 25, 1978, in Berlin, Germany, is a well-known German actress. She grew up in Munich and trained at the Schauspiel München acting school. Potthoff began her career with roles in popular German TV series such as Polizeiruf 110 and SOKO München. She later gained wider recognition for her role as Susi in the Franz Eberhofer crime-comedy film series, which is based on the books by Rita Falk. In addition to her comedic roles, Potthoff is well-known for playing the lead role in the Sarah Kohr TV movie series, where she portrays a tough police inspector. This series has been a significant part of her career since 2014. Over the years, she has also starred in other major productions like The Wedding Party (2005), Guys and Balls (2004), and Sommer der Gaukler (2011). Beyond her professional life, Potthoff lives in Munich with her husband, Thorsten Berg, and their two children