Age, Biography, and Wiki
Christoph Waltz was born on October 4, 1956, making him 68 years old as of early 2025. He is primarily known for his villainous and supporting roles in English-language films, which have earned him international recognition. His breakthrough in Hollywood came with Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds in 2009, where he portrayed SS-Standartenführer Hans Landa.
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| Date of Birth | 4 October 1956 |
| Age | 68 Years |
| Birth Place | Vienna, Austria |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Austria |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific measurements for Christoph Waltz are not widely available, he is often noted for his tall and imposing presence, which complements his roles in films. His height is approximately reported to be around 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), but this may vary.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Christoph Waltz is married to Judith Holste, a costume designer. There is limited public information about their personal life, as they prefer to keep it private.
Waltz comes from a family of theatrical heritage: his maternal grandmother was Burgtheater and silent film actress Maria Mayen, and his step-grandfather, Emmerich Reimers, and his great-grandfather, Georg Reimers, were both stage actors who also appeared in silent films. Waltz's maternal grandfather, Rudolf von Urban, was a psychiatrist of Slovene descent and a student of Sigmund Freud. Waltz's father died when he was seven years old and his mother later married composer and conductor Alexander Steinbrecher. Steinbrecher was previously married to the mother of director Michael Haneke; as a result, Waltz and Haneke shared the same stepfather.
In 2019, Waltz directed and starred in the crime film Georgetown, in which he portrays a man suspected of murdering his wife in order to raise his social status. The film premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and was released to cinemas on 14 May 2021.
Upon his birth his German father only requested a citizenship certificate of Germany. Being born to an Austrian mother, Waltz was Austrian by birthright, and formally requested his Austrian citizenship certificate in 2010, thus holding citizenships of both Austria and Germany, but considers the fact that he also has a German passport a "legal, citizenship law banality". How much more Austrian do you want it?" He received American citizenship by naturalization in 2020 noting that he strongly believed "in this old dictum of no taxation without representation" as he was living in Los Angeles since 2010.
Waltz has three children with his former wife, Jacqueline (Rauch), a dance therapist originally from New York. The two lived in London and their marriage lasted 17 years. Waltz married his second wife, German costume designer Judith Holste, with whom he has a daughter. They divide their time between Berlin, Vienna and Los Angeles.
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| Husband | Jacqueline Rauch Judith Holste |
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Net Worth and Salary
Christoph Waltz's net worth is estimated to be around $30 million as of recent reports. His earnings primarily come from his successful film career, including prominent roles in Spectre (2015), Alita: Battle Angel (2019), and No Time to Die (2021). His salary for specific films is not consistently reported, but he likely earns significant amounts for major productions.
Career, Business, and Investments
Waltz's career spans both German television and international cinema. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained, both of which earned him Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor. In addition to acting, there is no prominent information available about his business ventures or investments.
After a substantial career in German television and theatre, Waltz's American breakthrough role came in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film Inglourious Basterds, in which he played Hans Landa, for which he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award. He collaborated with Tarantino again in Django Unchained (2012), for which he earned his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, this time for his performance as a bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz.
Waltz had a passion for opera as a youth, having seen his first opera (Turandot with Birgit Nilsson in the title role) at around the age of ten. As a teenager, Waltz would visit the opera twice a week. He was uninterested in theatre and wished to become an opera singer. After graduating from Vienna's Theresianum, Waltz went to study acting at the renowned Max Reinhardt Seminar. At the same time, he also studied singing and opera at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, but eventually decided that his voice was not good enough for an opera career. In the late 1970s, Waltz spent some time in New York City where he trained with Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler. He studied script interpretation under Adler and credits his analytical approach to her teaching.
Waltz received an Icon award at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024, in recognition of his career. The festival opened with the premiere of the movie Old Guy, starring Waltz.
Social Network
Christoph Waltz is not particularly active on social media platforms, preferring to maintain a private life. However, his work and achievements are frequently discussed and celebrated by fans and critics on various platforms.
On his return to Europe, Waltz found work as a stage actor, making his debut at the Schauspielhaus Zürich. He also performed in Vienna, Salzburg, Cologne and Hamburg. He became a prolific television actor in the years 1980 to 2000. In 2000, he made his directorial debut, with the German television production Wenn man sich traut. In 1990, he played Dr. Hans-Joachim Dorfmann in the British TV series The Gravy Train opposite Ian Richardson. The show is a story of intrigue and misdeeds set in the offices of the European Union in Brussels. In 2007, Waltz narrated the audiobook of Robert Sapolsky's German version of A Primate's Memoir, Mein Leben als Pavian.
Education
Christoph Waltz studied at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, Austria, where he honed his acting skills. This educational background has been instrumental in his successful acting career.
Christoph Waltz's career is marked by his versatility and talent, cementing his place as one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. His personal life remains private, but his professional achievements continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
