- Born
- Birth nameGünther Rakete
- Jim Rakete was born on January 1, 1951 in Berlin, Germany. He is an actor and cinematographer, known for Now (2020), Jedermanns Fest (2002) and Die von der Straße (1981).
- Noted German portrait photographer, who has taken pictures of many international celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Sam Shepard, Rupert Everett, Martin Sheen, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Mick Jagger etc.
- Developed an interest in photography at the age of four.
- Good friends with politicians Otto Schily and Gerhard Schröder.
- After living in Hamburg and Los Angeles for some years, he returned to Berlin (2001).
- Born to Günther Rakete, co-founder of the radio station Rias Berlin, and his wife Juliane, also a journalist, he grew up with his sister Ingeborg, who later became a lawyer.
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