Swiss movie stars born in 1953
Here are 5 famous actors from Switzerland were born in 1953:
Steff Gruber
Steff Gruber (April 3, 1953 Zürich-) is a Swiss film director, film producer, actor, film editor, screenwriter, photographer and author.
Gruber is known for his experimental and avant-garde films that explore the boundaries of conventional cinematic techniques. He is also recognized for his impactful contributions in the field of documentary filmmaking, having produced and directed several award-winning documentaries.
Gruber's interest in filmmaking began at a young age, and he went on to study film at the School of Design in Zurich. He started his career as a freelance photographer before directing his first feature-length film in 1982. Since then, he has directed and produced numerous films that have been screened at film festivals and art exhibitions around the world.
In addition to his work in filmmaking, Gruber has published several books on photography and regularly exhibits his photographic works in galleries. He has also worked as a professor of film at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany.
Throughout his career, Gruber has garnered numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Swiss Film Prize for Best Documentary for his film, "Angela Davis - Portrait of a Revolutionary."
Peter Kaghanovitch
Peter Kaghanovitch (September 18, 1953 Zürich-) is a Swiss actor.
He was born to a family of Russian immigrants in Switzerland in 1953. Always interested in the arts, Kaghanovitch pursued acting and made his debut in the Swiss film industry in the early 1980s with a role in the film "Money, Money, Money". Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, both in Switzerland and internationally. In addition to acting, Kaghanovitch has also worked as a voiceover artist, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into German for Swiss audiences. Over the years, he has become a respected figure in the Swiss film industry and continues to work on new projects.
Johannes Rapp
Johannes Rapp (September 6, 1953 Zürich-) otherwise known as Johannes A. Rapp is a Swiss actor.
He began his acting career in the 1970s and has appeared in numerous films and television series. Rapp is best known for his roles in the Swiss comedy film "Die Schweizermacher" (The Swissmakers) and the drama "Sean: The Desire for Happiness". In addition to his work as an actor, Rapp is also a theater director and has directed productions at several theaters in Switzerland. He has been awarded several Swiss film prizes for his contributions to Swiss cinema, including the Swiss Film Award for Best Actor. When he is not acting or directing, Rapp is also an accomplished musician and plays the accordion.
Robert Hunger-Bühler
Robert Hunger-Bühler (May 7, 1953 Hefenhofen-) also known as Andrew Undershaft is a Swiss actor, film director and writer.
Hunger-Bühler studied theater in Zurich and then moved to London to further his career. He has acted in numerous theater productions in both Switzerland and the UK, and has appeared on television and in films as well. In addition to acting, he has directed several theater productions and written several plays. Hunger-Bühler is particularly well-known for his roles in Swiss-German films, including "Der Goalie bin ig" and "Achtung, Fertig, Charlie!". He has won several awards for his work, including the Swiss Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In his free time, Hunger-Bühler is an avid mountain climber and has climbed many peaks in Switzerland and around the world.
Jean-Pierre Le Roy
Jean-Pierre Le Roy (November 11, 1953 Bern-) is a Swiss actor.
He first gained fame in the 1970s as a member of the experimental theater group "Théâtre Oblique". Le Roy went on to appear in numerous films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "Wuthering Heights" and "The Return of Martin Guerre". He also directed several films such as "Des Amis" and "Fragile". In addition to acting and directing, Le Roy is also an accomplished stage actor and has performed in various productions throughout Europe. He has won numerous awards for his contributions to the arts, including the Swiss Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. In his spare time, Le Roy is known for his passion for hiking and has completed several long-distance hikes around the world.