Christoph Waltz Picture
STARmeter
Top 500
Down 69 this week

Christoph Waltz

Actor | Director | Writer

Christoph Waltz was born to Elisabeth Urbancic, a costume designer, and Johannes Waltz, a stage builder. He has 3 siblings. He was born into a theater family. His grandmother was the Viennese Burgtheater actress Maria Mayen, and his step-grandfather was fellow Burgtheater actor Emmerich Reimers. Christoph attended the Theresianium and Billrothstrasse in Vienna... See full bio »

Born:

in Vienna, Austria
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent and publicist
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Christoph Waltz? Add or change photos
Christoph Waltz 04-02-2011 Christoph Waltz Still of Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz in Django Unchained Samm Levine, Eli Roth and Christoph Waltz at event of Inglourious Basterds Christoph Waltz Christoph Waltz at event of Inglourious Basterds
138 photos | 87 videos | 4555 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Cannes 2012: New 'Django Unchained' Poster
15 May 2012 5:00 AM, PDT | Rope Of Silicon
Sacha Baron Cohen and Kurt Russell Latest to Depart Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained
13 May 2012 9:32 AM, PDT | TheHDRoom
Why Did Sacha Baron Cohen (and Others) Bail on Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained?
13 May 2012 7:30 AM, PDT | E! Online
See all 4555 related articles »

Projects In Development help

2013
Tombstone Smackdown
2012
Up, Up and Away
Details only on IMDbPro »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
VOTE for the sexiest men
a list of 491 people by debdeb11 created 5 months ago
 
image of name
Not-TALL actors.(1.75 m [5' 9"] and below)
a list of 112 people by Jesus Stalin created 4 months ago
 
image of name
101 Actors You Need To See Before You Die
a list of 101 people by wolf-ar created 10 months ago
 
image of name
Best Actors
a list of 249 people by Yves Porters created 10 Oct 2010
 
image of name
BEST ACTORS EVER
a list of 45 people by samankh11 created 06 May 2011
 
See all 1067 related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman -- No description provided.

Tim Bell - SAG Stuntman

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

iPhoneiPadAndroidAndroid TabletWindows Phone
Won Oscar. Another 41 wins & 7 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (97 titles)
2012 Django Unchained (filming)
Dr. King Schultz
 
2011 Carnage
Alan Cowan
 
2011 The Three Musketeers
Richelieu
 
2011 Water for Elephants
August
 
2011 The Green Hornet
Chudnofsky
 
2009 Inglourious Basterds
Col. Hans Landa
 
1987-2008 Tatort (TV series)
Gerd Weißenbach / Inspektor Passini / Prof. Robert Henze
– Liebeswirren (2008) … Gerd Weißenbach
– Schlaflos in Weimar (2006) … Prof. Robert Henze
– Wunschlos tot (1987) … Inspektor Passini
 
2008 Das Geheimnis im Wald (TV movie)
Hans Kortmann
 
2008 Todsünde (TV movie)
Sebastian Flies
 
2008 Das jüngste Gericht (TV movie)
Peters
 
2008 Die Anwälte (TV series)
Herbert Jahn
– Leben und Tod (2008) … Herbert Jahn
 
2007 Die Zürcher Verlobung - Drehbuch zur Liebe (TV movie)
Frank 'Büffel' Arbogast
 
2007 Under Suspicion (TV series)
Thomas Sell
– Hase und Igel (2007) … Thomas Sell
 
2007 Der letzte Zeuge (TV series)
Dr. Martin York
– Martinspassion (2007) … Dr. Martin York
 
2007 Die Verzauberung (TV movie)
Dr. Helmut Bahr
 
2007 Der Staatsanwalt (TV series)
Dr. Claudius Tressen
– Glückskinder (2007) … Dr. Claudius Tressen
 
2006 Franziskas Gespür für Männer (TV movie)
Karl Löwen
 
2006 Stolberg (TV series)
Paul Büttner
– Kreuzbube (2006) … Paul Büttner
 
2006 Polizeiruf 110 (TV series)
Dr. Juris Gríns
– Die Lettin und ihr Lover (2006) … Dr. Juris Gríns
 
2006 Die Spezialisten: Kripo Rhein-Main (TV series)
Andreas Senner
– Schuld und Sühne (2006) … Andreas Senner
 
2006 Lapislazuli - Im Auge des Bären
Czerny
 
2005 Der Elefant - Mord verjährt nie (TV series)
Richard Seemann
– Verlorene Jahre (2005) … Richard Seemann
 
2005 Die Patriarchin (TV mini-series)
Wolf Sevening
– III (2005) … Wolf Sevening
– II (2005) … Wolf Sevening (also archive footage)
– I (2005) … Wolf Sevening
 
2004 Schöne Witwen küssen besser (TV movie)
Jean-France
 
2004 Mörderische Suche (TV movie)
Richard Benedek
 
2004 Scheidungsopfer Mann (TV movie)
Benedikt von Arn
 
2004 Dorian
Rolf Steiner
 
2003 Herr Lehmann
Arzt
 
2003 Tigeraugen sehen besser (TV movie)
Dr. Thilo Rylow
 
2003 Gun-shy
Johannsen
 
2003 Jennerwein (TV movie)
Pföderl
 
2003 Zwei Tage Hoffnung (TV movie)
Michael Berg
 
2003 Der Fall Gehring (TV movie)
Martin Bach
 
2003 Jagd auf den Flammenmann (TV movie)
Brisky
 
2003 Angst
Analytiker
 
2002 Weihnachtsmann gesucht (TV movie)
Johannes Böhmke
 
2002 Dienstreise - Was für eine Nacht (TV movie)
Klaus-Dieter Lehmann
 
2001 Der Tanz mit dem Teufel - Die Entführung des Richard Oetker (TV movie)
Dieter Cilov
 
2001 Riekes Liebe (TV movie)
Trainer Karlhoff
 
2001 Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express
Ossama/Tarik
 
2001 Engel sucht Flügel (TV movie)
Caspari
 
2001 Queen's Messenger
Ben Samm
 
2001/I She
Michael Vincey
 
2000 The Beast (TV movie)
Finanzbeamte Fink
 
2000 Falling Rocks
Louis
 
2000 Ordinary Decent Criminal
Peter
 
1999 Dessine-moi un jouet (TV movie)
Klaus Hermann
 
1999 Die Braut
Herzog Carl August
 
1998 Das merkwürdige Verhalten geschlechtsreifer Großstädter zur Paarungszeit
Charly
 
1998 Das Finale (TV movie)
Kant
 
1998 Sieben Monde
Becker
 
1998 Schock - Eine Frau in Angst (TV movie)
Kommissar Kaul
 
1998 Vickys Alptraum (TV movie)
Johnny
 
1998 Einsteins Ende (TV movie)
 
1998 Mörderisches Erbe - Tausch mit einer Toten (TV movie)
Moritz Fink
 
1998 Rache für mein totes Kind (TV movie)
Paul
 
1997 Schimanski (TV series)
Klaus Mandel
– Blutsbrüder (1997) … Klaus Mandel
 
1997 Our God's Brother
Max
 
1997 Faust (TV series)
Gerhardt Schulze-Leitner
– Villa Palermo (1997) … Gerhardt Schulze-Leitner
 
1997 Maître Da Costa (TV series)
Walter Mueller
– Le doigt de Dieu (1997) … Walter Mueller
– Les témoins de l'oubli (1997) … Walter Mueller
 
1996 Kommissar Rex (TV series)
Martin Wolf
– Der Puppenmörder (1996) … Martin Wolf
 
1996 Rosa Roth (TV series)
Wietze
– Nirgendwohin (1996) … Wietze
 
1996 Du bist nicht allein - Die Roy Black Story (TV movie)
Roy Black
 
1996 Der Tourist (TV movie)
Stephan Görner
 
1996 Catherine the Great (TV movie)
Mirovich
 
1995 Ein Anfang von etwas
Herbert
 
1995 Die Staatsanwältin (TV series)
Andreas Döpke
 
1995 Prinz zu entsorgen (TV movie)
Roman
 
1995 Man(n) sucht Frau (TV movie)
Christoph
 
1994 Jacob (TV movie)
Morash
 
1994 Tag der Abrechnung - Der Amokläufer von Euskirchen (TV movie)
Erwin Mikolajczyk
 
1994 Die Staatsanwältin (TV movie)
Andreas Doepke
 
1993 König der letzten Tage (TV mini-series)
Jan Bockelson
 
1992 5 Zimmer, Küche, Bad (TV movie)
Hartwig Klemmnitz
 
1992 Die Angst wird bleiben (TV movie)
Manfred
 
1991 The Gravy Train Goes East (TV mini-series)
Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
– Episode #1.4 (1991) … Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
– Episode #1.3 (1991) … Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
– Episode #1.2 (1991) … Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
– Episode #1.1 (1991) … Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
 
1991 St. Petri Schnee
 
1991 Zycie za zycie
Jan
 
1986-1990 Der Alte (TV series)
Christian Kamp / Hans Baumeister
– So gut wie tot (1990) … Christian Kamp
– Zwei Leben (1986) … Hans Baumeister
 
1990 The Gravy Train (TV mini-series)
Hans Joachim / Dr. Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
– Episode #1.4 (1990) … Hans Joachim
– Episode #1.3 (1990) … Hans Joachim
– Episode #1.2 (1990) … Hans Joachim
– Episode #1.1 (1990) … Dr. Hans-Joachim Dorfmann
 
1990 Quicker Than the Eye
Police Chief
 
1989 Goldeneye (TV movie)
German spy
 
1986-1988 Derrick (TV series)
Eberhard Bothe / Schumann
– Mord inklusive (1988) … Schumann
– Schonzeit für Mörder (1986) … Eberhard Bothe
 
1988 The Alien Years (TV movie)
Stefan Mueller
 
1987 Das andere Leben (TV movie)
Stefan
 
1986 Lenz oder die Freiheit (TV mini-series)
Sigel
 
1986 Wahnfried
Friedrich Nietzsche
 
1985 A Case for Two (TV series)
Alf
– Blutsbande (1985) … Alf
 
1983 Der Sandmann (TV movie)
 
1982 The Mysterious Stranger (TV movie)
Ernst Wasserman
 
1982 Tristan and Isolde
Tristan
 
1982 Dr. Margarete Johnsohn (TV movie)
Rainer
 
1981 Kopfstand
Markus Dorn
 
1981 Die Weltmaschine (TV movie)
 
1979 Parole Chicago (TV series)
Ede
– Eine schnelle Reichsmark (1979) … Ede
– Der Kommissionsverkauf (1979) … Ede
– Das Geburtstagsgeschenk (1979) … Ede
– Der ganz große Kunstraub (1979) … Ede
– Die Uhr des Chefs (1979) … Ede
See all 13 episodes »
 
1979 Feuer! (TV movie)
Karl Albrecht Schlick
 
1977 Der Einstand (TV movie)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2000 Wenn man sich traut (TV movie)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2000 Wenn man sich traut (TV movie)
 
Show ShowSelf (32 titles)
2012 It Is No Dream (documentary) (post-production)
Theodor Herzl (voice)
 
2010-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards (2012) … Himself
– Episode #9.116 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #8.111 (2010) … Himself
– After the Academy Awards (2010) … Himself
 
2011-2012 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 January 2012 (2012) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Miracle Whip in 34th Street (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2009-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 December 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 August 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2011 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #7.10 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #6.24 (2011) … Himself
– Episode #6.12 (2011) … Himself
 
2009-2011 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 May 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 January 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 May 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2011 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 April 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 La nuit des Césars (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 36e cérémonie des César (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Entertainers with Byron Allen (TV series documentary)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 12 February 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2010-2011 Días de cine (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 January 2011 (2011) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 December 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2011 Attack of the Show! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 January 2011 (2011) … Himself (as Christopher Waltz)
 
2010 Wetten, dass..? (TV series)
Himself
– Wetten, dass..? aus Düsseldorf (2010) … Himself (credit only)
 
2010 Der ewige Dienstmann - Hans Moser im Porträt (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009-2010 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.136 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #4.112 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #3.217 (2009) … Himself
 
2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #18.7 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
– Oprah's After Oscar Party 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2010 The Orange British Academy Film Awards: Red Carpet (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 LIVE! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 February 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 February 2010 (2010) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #17.88 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2010 Golden Globes Red Carpet Live (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
2010 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Bambi Verleihung 2009 (TV movie)
Himself - Winner
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 October 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 October 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 August 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The Fabulous Picture Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Amreeka (2009) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 Cannes Film Festival 2009 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1998-2001 Die Harald Schmidt Show (TV series)
Himself
– Show #996 - Nathalie in Paris (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 January 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
2001 III nach neun (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 October 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2012 Willkommen Österreich (TV series)
 
2012 The Digital Picture (TV series)
 
2006 Wetten, dass..? (TV series)
 

Related Videos

Man(n) sucht Frau -- Another dawn cracking start as the cast ascends Lions Head for a pinnacle yoga session. Carnage -- A clip from the movie Carnage The Green Hornet -- Join WatchMojo as we take an in-depth look at the origin of The Green Hornet.
See all 87 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(2011) TV commercial for German Telekom See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Christopher Waltz

Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It's frustrating. Even though I agree with all of you [other actors being interviewed], I have a less romantic and idealistic approach to acting. Over there (in Germany), the business is based on mediocrity. On a high level, admittedly, but mediocrity. You reach a certain level, beyond which you will not go... See more »

Trivia:

One of three consecutive Oscar winners in the Best Supporting Actor category whose name begins with Chris, the other actors being Christian Bale and Christopher Plummer. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra