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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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Is a
Person
Person
Also Known As
C. Waltz
Awards Received
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
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Detroit Film Critics Society Awards
European Film Awards
European Film Awards
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
Gold Derby Award
Gold Derby Award
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
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Golden Schmoes Awards
Hollywood Film Awards
Hollywood Film Awards
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Houston Film Critics Society Awards
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Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards
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Birthdate
October 4, 1956
Educated at
Max Reinhardt Seminar
Max Reinhardt Seminar
Theresianum
Theresianum
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Facebook URL
@britannica
Instagram URL
instagram.com/christoph_waltz/
Known for
his work with American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
LinkedIn URL
@pulse/my-cover-story-christoph-waltz-en-francais-rex-weiner
Location
Chicago
Chicago
Nationality
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Austrian
Notable Work
Inglourious Basterds
Inglourious Basterds
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Alita: Battle Angel
Django Unchained
Django Unchained
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Ordinary Decent Criminal
Horrible Bosses 2
Horrible Bosses 2
Muppets Most Wanted
Muppets Most Wanted
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Tulip Fever
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The Zero Theorem
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Downsizing
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The Legend of Tarzan
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Occupation
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Director
Actor
Actor
Theatre director
Theatre director
Film director
Film director
Birthplace
Viennay
Viennay
Twitter URL
@britannica
Official Website
britannica.com/biograp...ph-Waltz
Wikidata ID
Q76819

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