Billionaire Profile
Timm Oberwelland
Global Rank
#1449

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Timm Oberwelland

CEO, Candy
GERMANY
Real-Time Net Worth
$2.843B
Estimated based on Candy stock value as of March 6, 2026
0% (24h)
Age
56
Source
Film Production
Industry
Food & Beverage
Citizenship
GERMANY

Biography

Timm Oberwelland is a German film producer and businessman, with an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion as of February 2, 2026. Born in Bielefeld, Germany, on November 4, 1969, he is currently 56 years old. Oberwelland's career began after studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He founded Zeal Pictures in Los Angeles in 1994, producing several US films and TV series. He is also the managing partner of Tobis GmbH, Berlin, since July 2015. Timm is also known for being a co-producer of the 2022 film "The Magic Flute".

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In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Timm Oberwelland was born in Bielefeld, Germany, on November 4, 1969. After completing his acting studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he began his career in the film industry as an actor.

Rise to Success

In 1994, Oberwelland founded Zeal Pictures in Los Angeles, producing several US films and TV series over the next decade. He later earned an MBA at IMD, Lausanne, and worked as a manager for a German trading company before returning to the film industry in 2012 as a producing partner. Since July 2015, he has been the managing partner of Tobis GmbH, Berlin.

Key Business Strategies

As managing partner of Tobis GmbH, Oberwelland is responsible for the production and development of cinema and TV productions, in addition to acquisitions.

Philanthropy

No specific philanthropy amounts were found.

Career Milestones

1994

Founded Zeal Pictures

Founded Zeal Pictures in Los Angeles, which produced several US films and TV series.

2015

Managing Partner of Tobis GmbH

Became the managing partner of Tobis GmbH, Berlin.