Christoph Waltz - Actor Profile

Christoph Waltz

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 4, 1956
Birth Place: Vienna, Austria

About Christoph Waltz

Christoph Waltz (born October 4, 1956) is an Austrian actor who also holds German and an American citizenship. He received international acclaim for his portrayal of SS Colonel 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 and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009 and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2010.

Christoph Waltz Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Christoph Waltz reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Christoph Waltz's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Christoph Waltz's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dr. Margarete Johnsohn, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Christoph Waltz Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christoph Waltz's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Christoph Waltz has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson Self - Harlander Hit Similar →
2025 Frankenstein Harlander Super Hit Similar →
2025 Dracula Priest Hit Similar →
2023 The Portable Door Humphrey Wells / John Wells Snr Hit Similar →
2022 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Count Volpe (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun Paul Duval Hit Similar →
2021 Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 No Time to Die Blofeld Hit Similar →
2019 QT8: The First Eight Self Hit Similar →
2019 Alita: Battle Angel Dr. Dyson Ido Hit Similar →
2017 Tulip Fever Cornelis Sandvoort Hit Similar →
2015 Spectre Blofeld Hit Similar →
2015 The Making of Big Eyes Himself Hit Similar →
2014 Big Eyes Walter Keane Hit Similar →
2013 The Prime Ministers: The Pioneers Menachem Begin (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Epic Mandrake (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Ode to Joy The Man Super Hit Similar →
2012 Django Unchained Dr. King Schultz Super Hit Similar →
2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Self Hit Similar →
2011 Carnage Alan Cowan Hit Similar →
2011 Water for Elephants August Rosenbluth Hit Similar →
2009 Inglourious Basterds COL. Hans Landa Super Hit Similar →
2004 Mörderische Suche Richard Benedek Super Hit Similar →
2004 Scheidungsopfer Mann Benedikt von Arn Super Hit Similar →
2003 Berlin Blues Arzt Hit Similar →
2003 Tiger Eyes See Better Dr. Thilo Rylow Hit Similar →
2003 Der Mörder ist unter uns Martin Bach Hit Similar →
2003 Jagd auf den Flammenmann Brisky Super Hit Similar →
2001 Der Tanz mit dem Teufel - Die Entführung des Richard Oetker Dieter Cilov Hit Similar →
2000 The Beast Finanzbeamter Fink Hit Similar →
2000 Falling Rocks Louis Hit Similar →
1998 Mörderisches Erbe - Tausch mit einer Toten Moritz Fink Super Hit Similar →
1998 Vickys Alptraum Johnny Hit Similar →
1998 Rache für mein totes Kind Paul Super Hit Similar →
1995 Prinz zu entsorgen Roman Hertz Hit Similar →
1994 Jacob Morasch Hit Similar →
1992 Die Angst wird bleiben Manfred Super Hit Similar →
1991 St. Petri Schnee - Hit Similar →
1989 The Mortal Fortune Guy on Train (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1987 Das andere Leben Stefan Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Lenz Papers Franz Sigel Hit Similar →
1985 Die Wupper August Puderbach, Färber Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Sandman Nathanael Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Mysterious Stranger Ernst Wasserman Super Hit Similar →
1982 Dr. Margarete Johnsohn Rainer Super Hit Similar →
1982 Headstand Markus Dorn Hit Similar →
1981 The World Machine Young Painter / New York Diner Youth Super Hit Similar →
1979 Feuer! Karl Albrecht Schlick Super Hit Similar →
1977 Der Einstand Günter Vesely Hit Similar →

Christoph Waltz - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christoph Waltz?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christoph Waltz is "Dr. Margarete Johnsohn" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Christoph Waltz acted in?

Christoph Waltz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christoph Waltz?

Other notable films include "Mörderisches Erbe - Tausch mit einer Toten", "Ode to Joy", and "Die Wupper".

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