Has two children with his wife Simone, Paula and Lukas.
Lives on his farm on Mallorca.
In his appearance of Das Traumschiff (episode Rio de Janeiro, 2008), Hoenig made a direct reference to Harlingerode, a village in Lower Saxony where he was born.
Was a locksmith before he turned to acting.
Has resided with his wife on the island of Mallorca.
Noted for his excellent performance as the radio operator in Wolfgang Petersen's Das Boot. Otherwise often seen in hefty roles, or as tough guys with a soft center.