Lead singer of the band Tokio Hotel whose first single, "Monsoon," reached #1 in Germany within a month. In 2016, he began performing under the stage name Billy, releasing his debut EP I'm Not OK.

Before Fame

He auditioned for a reality TV talent show called Star Search.

Trivia

He voiced the part of Arthur in the German version of the film Arthur and the Invisibles.

Family Life

He has an identical twin brother named Tom who has also been a part of Tokio Hotel.  His mother's name is Simone.

Associated With

He and his band recorded the song "Strange" for the film Alice in Wonderland, which was directed by Tim Burton.