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Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz, Austrian actor known for his gleefully arch comic performances. He won Academy Awards for his performances in Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012), both of which were directed by Quentin Tarantino. Learn more about Waltz's life and career.

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Christoph Waltz (German pronunciation; born 4 October 1956) is an Austrian and German actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Since 2009, he has mainly been active in the United States.

Waltz' American breakthrough role came in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film Inglourious Basterds, in which he played SS officer Hans Landa. He collaborated with Tarantino again in 2012, when he played bounty hunter King Schultz in Django Unchained. For each performance, he earned an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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October 4, 1956
Christoph Waltz was born in Viennay.

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Christoph Waltz | Biography, Movies, & Facts

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Christoph-Waltz

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Christoph Waltz Gives Jimmy Fallon a German Words Quiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0jr-HQeT74

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February 5, 2019

Christoph Waltz On The Difference Between Germans & Austrians | CONAN on TBS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5T2-u5WJH8

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February 15, 2021

Six definitive films: The ultimate beginner's guide to Christoph Waltz

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/christoph-waltz-six-best-films/

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October 4, 2021

britannica.com/biography/Christoph-Waltz
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Birthdate
October 4, 1956
Birthplace
Viennay
Viennay
Nationality
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Austrian
Known for
his work with American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
Location
Chicago
Chicago
Educated at
Max Reinhardt Seminar
Max Reinhardt Seminar
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Theresianum
Theresianum
Also Known As
C. Waltz
Awards Received
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Austin Film Critics Association
All Def Movie Awards
All Def Movie Awards
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Black Film Critics Circle Awards
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Alliance of Women Film Journalists EDA Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists EDA Award
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Awards Circuit Community Awards
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
Boston Society of Film Critics Awards
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
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Occupation
Actor
Actor
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Director
Theatre director
Theatre director
Film director
Film director

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Notable Work
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Carnage
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The Legend of Tarzan
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Georgetown
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Big Eyes
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Alita: Battle Angel
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
Django Unchained
Django Unchained
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Ordinary Decent Criminal
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Q76819
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