Born on September 9, 1966, in Lausanne, Switzerland, he is a Swiss actor widely recognized for his role as Oskar Matzerath in the 1979 film "The Tin Drum," based on the novel by Günter Grass. The performance earned international acclaim and several awards. Coming from a family with a strong theatrical background, he began acting at a young age. Throughout his career, he appeared in various European films and theater productions, maintaining a presence in both cinematic and stage arts.