Johannes Krisch

Krisch began his professional journey with training as a carpenter before finding his calling in acting. In 1989, he joined Vienna's prestigious Burgtheater, where he built a distinguished career spanning stage, cinema and television. His performances were often marked by a powerful screen presence and a convincing portrayal of complex characters.

He earned major recognition for his leading role in the Austrian film Jack (2015), portraying convicted murderer Jack Unterweger, a performance that won him the Austrian Film Award for Best Male Lead in 2016. Other notable credits include Revanche (2008), A Cure for Wellness (2016), In the Fade (2017), The Tobacconist (2018), A Hidden Life (2019), Märzengrund (2022) and The Phoenician Scheme (2025). He received several honours for his contribution to Austrian theatre and film.