Johannes Krisch Biography: Movies, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Wife, Awards, Religion, Net Worth

Johannes Krisch is an acclaimed Austrian actor widely recognized for his leading performance as Alex in the 2008 Oscar-nominated film drama Revanche.

This role brought him significant international recognition and a nomination for Best Actor at the Austrian Film Award. Beyond film work, Krisch is a respected stage performer with a long history in prominent European theaters, an occupation that has made him a noted public figure in German-speaking regions.

Profile

• Full names: Johannes Krisch
• Date of birth: December 8, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Vienna, Austria
• Nationality: Austrian
• Profession: Actor, Artistic Director
• Eye color: Blue
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Larissa Fuchs
• Children: Three sons and one daughter
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Johannes Krisch, who is now 59 years old, was born in Vienna, Austria on December 8, 1966. Information regarding his parents, sisters, and brothers is not public at this time. Growing up in Austria, he pursued a practical trade before dedicating himself fully to acting.

He completed an apprenticeship as a carpenter. Alongside his trade training, he began taking acting lessons to learn the craft. He did not attend a traditional university or formal acting academy. His education was primarily a blend of vocational training and early practical experience on stage.

Personal Life

Johannes Krisch married actress Larissa Fuchs in the summer of 2020. The couple keeps details of their meeting and relationship private. The actor has three sons and one daughter. The names of his children are not publicly known. There is no public record of any past marriages, divorces, or extra marital affairs.

Career

Johannes Krisch started his career as a freelance actor in Vienna in 1986. Three years later, in 1989, he joined the ensemble of the esteemed Vienna Burgtheater, where he built a solid reputation as a stage performer for three decades until 2019.

His film career includes roles in more than forty films. His breakthrough film performance was in Götz Spielmann’s 2008 crime drama Revanche, which earned him international critical acclaim. He later appeared in several notable international films, including the horror film A Cure for Wellness (2016) directed by Gore Verbinski, and Terrence Malick’s war film A Hidden Life (2019).

He also appeared in films such as In the Fade (2017) and The Tobacconist (2018). In 2020, he transitioned to the Theater in der Josefstadt. He has also performed at the Salzburg Festival and has served as the artistic director of the Raimundspiele Gutenstein festival.

Awards

• Austrian Film Award nomination (2008) Best Actor (Revanche)

Net Worth

Johannes Krisch’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $5 million. Earned from his long standing work in the entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @johanneskrisch

Filmography

• Heller Asphalt (1997)
• Die Gottesanbeterin (2001)
• Revanche (2008)
• Das Vaterspiel (2009)
• Vaters Garten (2011)
• Kuma (2012)
• Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei (2012) – Short film
• Blutgletscher (2013)
• Der Teufelsgeiger (Paganini) (2013)
• The Fatherless (2014)
• A Cure for Wellness (2016)
• In the Fade (2017)
• The Tobacconist (2018)
• A Hidden Life (2019)
• Märzengrund (2022)