Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz (German pronunciation: [kristɔf valts]; born 4 October 1956) is an Austrian actor, who also holds German citizenship. He received international acclaim for his portrayal of SS-Standartenführer 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, Screen Actors Guild Award and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009. Christoph Waltz w... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 4, 1956 (age 55 years)

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Height:

  • 1.74 m (5.71 ft )

Also known as:

  • Christopher Waltz
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