Heiko Schaffartzik is a German Actor best known for his work in Peter Thorwarths Blood and Gold. He was born in Berlin-Steglitz to Walter, a doctor, and Karin, a teacher. After living in San Diego for two and a half years, the family returned and Heiko attended bilingual John-F.-Kennedy-School. He chose basketball and became a professional at the age of 18. A life-long film and acting enthusiast, he set his sights on the dramatic arts when he finished his basketball career at the age of 36 and added his first credit as Braun in Blood and Gold, a Peter Thorwarths Film streamed on Netflix.