Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States, Germany, Austria
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
Spouse
Judith Holste
Parents
Johannes Waltz, Elisabeth Urbancic
Residences
Berlin, Los Angeles, Vienna
Education
Theresianum, Max Reinhardt Seminar, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 43 years (1982-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Filmography (33)
Dracula
Priest
Frankenstein
Harlander
Old Guy
Danny Dolinski
The Consultant
Regus Patoff
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Count Volpe (voice)
No Time to Die
Blofeld
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
Film
Most Dangerous Game
Miles Sellars
Alita: Battle Angel
Dr. Dyson Ido
The Legend of Tarzan
Captain Leon Rom
AWARDS (19)
B
European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award
2015
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2013
WON
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
2013
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
2013
WON
Biography
Christoph Waltz (born October 4, 1956) is an Austrian actor who also holds German citizenship. He received international acclaim for his portrayal of SS Colonel Hans Landa in the 2009 film Inglourious Basterds, for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival and the BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009 and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Christoph Waltz?
Christoph Waltz is 69 years old, born on .
Where was Christoph Waltz born?
Christoph Waltz was born in Vienna, Austria.
What movies or shows has Christoph Waltz been in?
Christoph Waltz has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dracula (2025), Frankenstein (2025), Old Guy (2024), The Consultant (2023), Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022).
What is Christoph Waltz known for?
Christoph Waltz is primarily known as an actor. Christoph Waltz (born October 4, 1956) is an Austrian actor who also holds German citizenship. He received international acclaim for his portrayal of SS Colonel…
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