Born on January 10, 1971, in Vienna, Austria, he is a renowned Austrian actor. He studied acting at the Franz Schubert Conservatory in Vienna and further honed his craft at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. He gained prominence for his role in the film "The Inheritors" (1998) and is best known for his performances in the "Tatort" series and "The Bone Man" (2009). With a career spanning theater, film, and television, he is celebrated for his versatility and compelling character portrayals.