Christoph Waltz
Birthday: 10/04/1956
Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria
Biographie:
Christoph Waltz, born on October 4, 1956 in Vienna, Austria, is an Austrian actor internationally known for his outstanding acting performances. He has had a notable career in both film and theater, and is particularly known for his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino.
Waltz was born into a family of artists, his father was a set designer and his mother was a costume designer. He became interested in acting at an early age and began his career on stage before gaining his first experience in Austrian film and television in the 1980s.
However, Christoph Waltz's breakthrough came in 2009 with Quentin Tarantino's film "Inglourious Basterds." In this film he embodied the brilliant and fearsome SS-Standartenführer Hans Landa. His performance earned him worldwide recognition and numerous awards, including the Oscar, the Golden Globe and the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. This success established him as an actor in demand internationally.
After his breakthrough in Hollywood, Waltz continued to work with Quentin Tarantino and played the German bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz in Tarantino's film "Django Unchained" (2012). For this role he again received the Oscar, the Golden Globe and the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Christoph Waltz is known for his versatility and talent to embody different characters with ease. He has mastered both dramatic and comedic roles and is able to portray complex emotions and subtle nuances.
In addition to his work in Hollywood, Waltz has also appeared in European productions, earning a reputation as one of the most respected actors of his generation. He has worked with renowned directors such as Roman Polanski, Tim Burton and Alexander Payne, and has demonstrated his acting skills in a variety of genres.
Christoph Waltz is an icon of contemporary cinema and is highly regarded for his impressive acting, versatility and ability to work in different languages. His talent and dedication to the art of acting have made him one of the most sought-after actors worldwide and secured his place in film history.
Moview with Christoph Waltz
James Bond 007 - No Time to Die - (2020)
Role: Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Alita: Battle Angel - (2018)
Role: Dr. Dyson Ido
Downsizing - (2017)
Role: Dusan Mirkovic
Tulip Fever - (2017)
Role: Cornelis Sandvoort
The Legend of Tarzan - (2016)
Role: Leon Rom
James Bond 007: Spectre - (2015)
Role: Franz Oberhauser
Horrible Bosses 2 - (2014)
Role: Bert Hanson
Epic - (2013)
Role: Mandrake
Django Unchained - (2012)
Role: Dr. King Schultz
Water for Elephants - (2011)
Role: August
Carnage - (2011)
Role: Alan Cowan
The Three Musketeers - (2011)
Role: Cardinal Richelieu
The Green Hornet - (2011)
Role: Chudnofsky
Inglourious Basterds - (2009)
Role: Col. Hans Landa
Berlin Blues - (2003)
Role: Arzt
Ordinary Decent Criminal - (2000)
Role: Peter
Night Time - (1998)
Role: Becker
Love Scenes from Planet Earth - (1998)
Role: Charly
Movie Quotes with Christoph Waltz
Quote from The Legend of Tarzan:
Jane Clayton: "Like a damsel?"
Leon Rom: "He's Tarzan, you're Jane. He'll come for you."
Leon Rom Christoph Waltz
Jane Clayton Margot Robbie
Quote from James Bond 007: Spectre:
Franz Oberhauser Christoph Waltz
Quote from James Bond 007: Spectre:
Franz Oberhauser Christoph Waltz
Quote from James Bond 007: Spectre:
James Bond: "I came here to kill you."
Oberhauser: "And I thought you came here to die."
James Bond: "Well, it's all a matter of perspective."
Franz Oberhauser Christoph Waltz
James Bond Daniel Craig
Quote from Tulip Fever:
Cornelis Sandvoort Christoph Waltz
Quote from Django Unchained:
Dr. King Schultz Christoph Waltz
Quote from James Bond 007: Spectre:
Franz Oberhauser Christoph Waltz
Quote from Django Unchained:
Dr. King Schultz Christoph Waltz