Happy birthday! Christoph Waltz turns 69 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 69 on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

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Christoph Waltz is celebrating his 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained, Inglourious Basterds, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Waltz, a cultural icon

Born in Vienna on October 4, 1956, Christoph Waltz's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Austrian history. Waltz's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Christoph hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Christoph Waltz as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 69.

Happy Birthday, Christoph, you're the best!

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