Christoph Schlagenhaufen is a versatile actor with a background in both acting and sports science, bringing physical presence and emotional depth to his performances. In addition to his work on screen and stage, he is also active as a voice actor, presenter, and screenwriter.
He began his career in front of the camera with appearances in commercials and as a model for major advertising campaigns before completing the prestigious “Paritätische Prüfung” at the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna—one of the most respected acting credentials in the German-speaking world.
Christoph gained early recognition with a role in the Austrian crime series Fokus Mord and continued to expand his range on stage, including a performance at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 2023.
A significant milestone followed with the short film Onus, directed by Hugo Eismann, in which he took on his first leading role. The film premiered in April 2023 in Nuremberg.
Most recently, Christoph Schlagenhaufen appears in the international action film The Train, portraying a Hungarian contract killer. The film is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026 and has already drawn notable attention from national media.
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Christoph Schlagenhaufen 