Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz is an Austrian-German actor. He is known for his roles in films such as Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and Spectre. He has won two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

Waltz was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1956. He studied acting at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna and began his career in theater. In the early 1990s, he began appearing in films and television shows. He gained international recognition for his role as Colonel Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds (2009). For his performance, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Waltz continued to work with Tarantino, appearing in Django Unchained (2012) and The Hateful Eight (2015). He also starred in films such as Spectre (2015), Alita: Battle Angel (2019), and The French Dispatch (2021).

In addition to his film work, Waltz has also appeared in television shows such as The Simpsons and Mozart in the Jungle. He has also directed several films, including The Arrangement (2017).

Waltz is a highly acclaimed actor who has been praised for his versatility and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He is considered one of the best actors of his generation.

Here are some additional facts about Christoph Waltz:

• He speaks fluent German, English, and French.
• He is a dual citizen of Austria and Germany.
• He is married to Judith Holste and they have two children.
• He is a fan of classical music and opera.
• He is a supporter of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.