Born Christian Klepser in Celle, Oliver grew up in Frankfurt am Main. 

He relocated to the United States to work as a model and subsequently took acting lessons in New York and Los Angeles.

From 2002 until 2004, Oliver co-starred in 28 episodes of the German action TV series Alarm für Cobra 11

After appearing in the most recent Indiana Jones film, he made a lasting impression on the world of entertainment. 

Christian Oliver, 51, had a successful career starring in big-budget movies like 'Valkyrie' and 'Speed Racer'

After appearing in the most recent Indiana Jones film, he made a lasting impression on the world of entertainment. 

Oliver passed away in a plane crash near the Caribbean island of Bequia along with his two children

'Forever Hold Your Peace', the last film Christian Oliver starred in, will be released posthumously.