The German-Austrian Actor Christoph Waltz Movies And Success As An Actor, His Net Worth In 2018

Vienna-born Christoph Waltz is a German-Austrian actor widely known for his work with the American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in the movie Inglorious Basterds. He is also known for portraying Dr. King Schultz in Django Unchained. Both his portrayals earned him an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe Award. 

With a reputation as big as his, it is only a matter of time before people uncover his finances. Or has this mystery already been unraveled? Let's find out about his net worth.

Starting from Zero: Christoph Waltz's Acting Career

After studying acting from Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, he came to New York City where Waltz learned method acting with Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler. Christoph kicked off her career by performing in venues such as Schauspielhaus Zurich and Salzburg Festival.

His career really shined bright in the 80s and 90s. In addition, he played the role of Dr. Hans-Joachim Dorfmann in the British TV series The Gravy Train in 1990.

CAPTION: Christoph Waltz in The Gravy Train
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Christoph played the role of SS-Standertenfuhrer Hans Landa in the movie Inglorious Basterds. This performance earned him the Best Actor Award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

Thanks to his role in the movie, he also won the prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and Screen Actors Guild Award. 

CAPTION: Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds
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Over the years, Waltz appeared in The Green Hornet, Django Unchained, Water for Elephants, and Carnage. Once again, his roles got him awards that include an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe. He also appeared in Spectre, the 24th movie in the James Bond Franchise.

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He posed as Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik and Walter Keene in Big Eyes. Christoph's latest movies include The Worst Marriage in Georgetown, The Legend of Tarzan, Tulip Fever, and Downsizing. Waltz is scheduled to appear in the movie Alita: Battle Angel in 2018. By the end of this year, Waltz will be credited for 38 movies.

Waltz's Net Worth

Christoph Waltz packs a net worth of $20 million in 2018. In 2015, he relocated to Los Angeles, California with his family. Not much is known about his home, other real estates, and cars. Without a doubt, Waltz' movies are a major part of his income. 

CAPTION: Christoph in Style
SOURCE: The Irish Times

Christopher Waltz's age hasn't slowed him down yet and he will be involved with many movies in the coming future.