Swiss movie stars born in 1962
Here are 5 famous actors from Switzerland were born in 1962:
Bruno Todeschini
Bruno Todeschini (September 19, 1962 Neuchâtel-) is a Swiss actor. He has two children, Paloma Todeschini and Romain Todeschini.
Bruno Todeschini started his career as an actor in the late 1980s, performing in various French and Swiss theater productions. After making his cinema debut in the French film "Mina Tannenbaum" in 1994, he gained critical acclaim for his role in the Swiss film "The Death of the Little Match Girl" in 1996. He became an internationally recognized actor after starring in the French film "Son frère" in 2003, which won him the Best Actor award in the Montreal World Film Festival.
Todeschini has since appeared in a number of successful films, including "Private Property" (2006), "Le Scaphandre et le Papillon" (2007), and "La tourneuse de pages" (2006). He has also acted in several television series, including "Il commissario Rex" (2008) and "La treizième enquête" (2019).
In addition to his acting career, Todeschini is also a director and has directed several short films and a feature film, "La Mécanique de l'ombre". He is known for his versatility and his ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance.
Erich Vock
Erich Vock (February 16, 1962 Aarau-) is a Swiss actor.
Erich Vock began his acting career in the 1980s, performing in various theatre productions in Switzerland. He later transitioned to television and film, appearing in several Swiss and German movies and TV series. He is best known for his role as detective Reto Flückiger in the popular Swiss crime drama, "Tatort", a role he played for 14 years, from 2002 to 2016.
Aside from acting, Vock is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to numerous Swiss and German dubs of international films and TV shows. He has also worked as a voice-over artist for various documentaries and commercials.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Vock is also a trained carpenter and runs his own woodworking business in Basel, Switzerland. He is also known for his involvement in various charitable organizations and social causes.
Fred Büchel
Fred Büchel (July 21, 1962 Basel-) is a Swiss actor.
He began his acting career in the 1980s and has since appeared in numerous Swiss and international films, television series, and theater productions. Some of his notable film credits include "Grounding - The Last Days of Swissair" (2006), "Achtung, fertig, Charlie!" (2003), and "Team Spirit" (1997), for which he won the Swiss Film Award for Best Actor. In addition to his work as an actor, Büchel has also worked as a voice actor and dubbing director. Outside of his acting career, he is known for his love of sports, particularly skiing and kayaking.
Michael Neuenschwander
Michael Neuenschwander (July 1, 1962 Bern-) is a Swiss actor.
He is best known for his performances in Swiss and German films such as "Ready, Steady, Charlie!", "The White Massai", and "Station Horizon". Neuenschwander began his acting career on the stage and worked with several German theaters before transitioning to film and television. He has won multiple awards for his performances, including the Swiss Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Little Bedroom". In addition to acting, Neuenschwander has also worked as a lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts and as a voice actor for several audiobooks and animated films.
Christopher Chaplin
Christopher Chaplin (July 6, 1962 Corsier-sur-Vevey-) also known as Christopher James Chaplin is a Swiss actor and composer.
He is the youngest son of the famous comedian Charlie Chaplin and his last wife, Oona O'Neill. Christopher Chaplin began his acting career in the 1980s with small roles in films such as "Les Années sandwiches" and "The Corsican File". He went on to compose scores for multiple films and stage productions, including "Dorian Gray" and "The Cherry Orchard". Chaplin has also performed as a musician and has released several albums showcasing his talent as a guitarist and vocalist. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Christopher Chaplin has been involved in several humanitarian efforts and has worked with organizations such as UNICEF to provide aid and support for those in need.