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Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz, born 1956 in Vienna, is an acclaimed actor with German and Austrian citizenship who lives in Los Angeles and Berlin.

Christoph Waltz originally wanted to become a cameraman, before studying theater in New York. Following a career on the stage and in German-language television productions, he achieved his major breakthrough as a film actor in 2009 with his performance as SS-leader Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds." Another huge success was his performance as Dr. King Schultz in "Django Unchained" (2012). Waltz received numerous high-ranking awards, among them an Oscar.

KINO favorites: 7 international stars from Germany

KINO favorites: 7 international stars from Germany 08.06.2018

From Alexandra Maria Lara to Daniel Brühl, these actors got their start in German cinema and television before making the leap to the global cinema stage — and international fame.
Oscars in Review: The Actors

Oscars in Review: The Actors 27.02.2017

In 1929, Emil Jannings became the first German to win an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Luise Rainer won twice as Best Lead Actress. Decades later, Maximilian Schell and Christoph Waltz earned their own Oscars.
5 actors with German accents who've made it big in Hollywood

5 actors with German accents who've made it big in Hollywood 03.02.2017

A German or Austrian accent doesn't necessarily have to stand in the way of a successful career in the movie industry. These five actors have made it big in Hollywood - despite their accents, or perhaps because of them.
Favorite Festival Moments

Favorite Festival Moments 31.10.2016

Close encounters of the cinematic kind with Christoph Waltz in Cannes, Armin Müller-Stahl in Locarno and Fatih Akin in Berlin.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 05.10.2016

Happy Birthday Christoph Waltz!  The Oscar-winning actor celebrates his 60th birthday.  Also, so-called cosplayers dress up as their favorite characters. Plus, we honor a viewer's travel request with a trip to Rhodes.

Hollywood's favorite bad guy Christoph Waltz turns 60

Hollywood's favorite bad guy Christoph Waltz turns 60 04.10.2016

With Tarantino's "Inglorious Basterds," he was catapulted into fame. Two Oscars later, Christoph Waltz is already a fixture in Hollywood. As he now turns 60, he celebrates with more challenging roles.
Christoph Waltz's career in Germany and Hollywood

Christoph Waltz's career in Germany and Hollywood 04.10.2016

Most famous for his evil characters in "Inglorious Basterds" and "Spectre," the Austrian actor Chistoph Waltz also collected a whole set of different roles speaking German before his breakthrough in Hollywood.
KINO - The Movie Magazine | 20.08.2016

KINO - The Movie Magazine | 20.08.2016 19.08.2016

This week in our series KINO Favorites, we’re taking a look at what we think are the ten best German actors, ranging from macho men to softies, from mousy types to radical nonconformists.
Favorite Festival Moments

Favorite Festival Moments 24.05.2016

Close encounters of the cinematic kind with Christoph Waltz in Cannes, Armin Mueller-Stahl in Locarno and Fatih Akin in Berlin.
Favorite Festival Moments

Favorite Festival Moments 23.05.2016

Close encounters of the cinematic kind with Christoph Waltz in Cannes, Armin Mueller-Stahl in Locarno and Fatih Akin in Berlin.
Favorite Festival Moments

Favorite Festival Moments 23.05.2016

Close encounters of the cinematic kind with Christoph Waltz in Cannes, Armin Mueller-Stahl in Locarno and Fatih Akin in Berlin.
Favorite Festival Moments

Favorite Festival Moments 23.05.2016

Close encounters of the cinematic kind with Christoph Waltz in Cannes, Armin Mueller-Stahl in Locarno and Fatih Akin in Berlin.
KINO - The Movie Magazine | 17.04.2016

KINO - The Movie Magazine | 17.04.2016 18.04.2016

This week in our series KINO Favorites, we're taking a look at what we think are the ten best German actors, ranging from macho men to softies, from mousy types to radical nonconformists.
Culture 2015: People who left their mark

Culture 2015: People who left their mark 30.12.2015

2015 was a rollercoaster of emotions, a turbulent year with many highlights, controversial debates and farewells. These are the artists who moved us with their books, movies, art or music.
Kino - The Movie Magazine | 12.12.2015

Kino - The Movie Magazine | 12.12.2015 16.12.2015

KINO reports on “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” We’ll also look at this year’s recipients of honorary European Film Awards.
European Film Awards for Caine and Waltz

European Film Awards for Caine and Waltz 15.12.2015

Michael Caine and Christoph Waltz, two of the big names in international cinema.
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