Christoph Waltz
Austrian and German actor
1956 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian and German actor
Born
October 4, 1956
Age
~70 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
actor, stage actor, film director
GermanyBorn in Vienna
1956
Born in Vienna (1956-10-04)
1982
AwardO.E. Hasse Award
1997
AwardBavarian TV Awards
2009
AwardCannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
2010
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor
2010
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
About
Christoph Waltz is an Austrian and German actor. Waltz gained international recognition for his portrayal of villainous and supporting roles in English-language films. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, two Actor Awards, two Critics' Choice Movie Awards in addition to a nomination for an Emmy Award.
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Who is Christoph Waltz?+
Christoph Waltz is an Austrian and German actor. Waltz gained international recognition for his portrayal of villainous and supporting roles in English-language films. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, two Actor Awards, two Critics' Choice Movie Awa
What does the name Christoph mean?+
The name Christoph means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of German origin.
When was Christoph Waltz born?+
Christoph Waltz was born on October 4, 1956.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christoph is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christoph — October 4, 1956
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Legend.
— anon
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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