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Christoph Waltz Took Hollywood by Storm With His Role in 'Inglorious Basterds'; Here's His Net worth

His journey in the limelight spans over three decades, but it was his portrayal of SS Colonel Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 masterpiece, "Inglourious Basterds," that catapulted him into international stardom

BY KOMAL BANCHHOR

PUBLISHED OCT 30, 2023

Christoph Waltz attends The Los Angeles Philharmonic's 20th Anniversary Gala honoring Frank Gehry/ Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Name	Christoph Waltz
Net Worth	$30 Million
Salary	$6 Million
Annual Income	$3.47 Million
Source of Income	Acting
DOB	Oct 4, 1956
Age	67 years old
Gender	Male
Profession	Actor
Nationality	Austrian

What is Christoph Waltz's net worth?

From the menacing Nazi officer in "Inglorious Basterds" to James Bond's crafty archnemesis, versatile Austrian actor Christoph Waltz took Hollywood by storm, and carved his own place to earn his $30 million net worth. During his journey to the limelight across three decades, his portrayal of SS Colonel Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 masterpiece "Inglourious Basterds," catapulted Waltz into international stardom.

What are Christoph Waltz's sources of income?

Acting is the main source of income for Waltz, who boasts of an extensive filmography, with over 120 acting credits to his name. His notable works include "Carnage" (2011), "Django Unchained" (2012), "Horrible Bosses 2" (2014), "Big Eyes" (2014), and "Most Dangerous Game" (2020).

In addition to acting, Waltz has explored various aspects of the entertainment industry. He tried his hand at writing and directing, with projects such as the 2000 TV movie "Wenn Man Sich Traut." In 2019, he directed the film "Georgetown" and the 2020 TV movie "Fidelio." He also co-produced the 2013 film "The Zero Theorem."

Christoph Waltz attends Netflix's Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Los Angeles Tastemaker Screening at ROSS HOUSE on November 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaPhoto by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Netflix

Endorsement deals

Apart from his work in films and TV shows, Waltz has dabbled in endorsements. He has lent his popularity to brands such as CoverGirl, Deutsche Telekom, and Ikea, adding to his substantial income.

Christoph Waltz attends The Los Angeles Philharmonic's 20th Anniversary Gala honoring Frank Gehry at Walt Disney Concert Hall on October 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California/ Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Earnings growth by year

Year	Earnings
2021	$16 Million
2022	$20 million
2023	$30 Million

The star who is popular among cinema fans for his memorable scenes in Tarantino movies, has 172,000 followers on Instagram.

Personal life

Waltz's personal life reveals a layered, and he was married to dance therapist Jacqueline Rauch for 17 years, during which time they have three children, a son named Leon and two daughters, Miriam and Rachel. Following their divorce, Waltz married costume designer Judith Holste, and the couple has a daughter together.

Waltz's linguistic abilities are impressive, with fluency in German, French, and English. His dual citizenship reflects his close ties to both Germany and Austria. While born in Austria, his father secured German citizenship for him, making him an official Austrian citizen only in 2010.