Simon Böer joins SOKO Leipzig as son Milon wins New York scholarship

Simon Böer Takes Over the Badge in Soko Leipzig

Simon Böer officially steps into his new role on October 2, portraying Detective Chief Inspector Dirk Trebbe in the German television procedural “SOKO Leipzig.” The 51-year-old actor balances a demanding shooting schedule in Leipzig with family life in Bonn. Böer lives in a patchwork family with his wife, Anne, and stepdaughter Mia. Because his wife works locally as a yoga instructor in Bonn, the couple manages the distance to the Leipzig set by operating as regular commuters, ensuring Böer spends meaningful time at home despite the production schedule.

Milon Böer Secures a New York Scholarship

While Simon Böer establishes himself on the ZDF series, his son Milon is preparing for an international move after winning a competitive scholarship at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Milon passed a rigorous selection process to secure the one-year program in the United States. Simon Böer stated in the ZDF interview that watching his son pursue this path fulfills an ambition he once held for himself. While the 51-year-old actor acknowledges the demanding nature of the profession, noting that parents must eventually let go and allow children to make their own experiences, he expressed immense pride in Milon’s dedication and talent.

Balancing Family Life and Professional Demands

The geographic split between Bonn, Leipzig, and now New York marks a new phase for the family. Although Simon Böer admits that protecting children from the inherent uncertainties of the entertainment industry is impossible, he believes a foundational acting education provides life skills regardless of whether Milon ultimately pursues a full-time acting career. Regarding the possibility of sharing the screen with his son in the future, Böer noted that while Milon is currently focused on carving out his own independent path in New York, a joint appearance on “SOKO Leipzig” remains an open possibility down the road.