Thomas Mikusz
Thomas Mikusz | |
|---|---|
 Mikusz attending German Currents in 2012 | |
| Born | 24 October 1970 |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Thomas Mikusz (24 October 1970, Vienna) is an Austrian actor known for his work in television, film, animation, print and video games.[1]
Career
After moving to Los Angeles in 2004 he received initial success with his appearance on the CBS show The Unit.[2] He is recognized in Germany and Austria due to his appearances on the shows EXTRA on RTL[3] and on the talk show Planet Wissen on WDR.[4] His role models include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Armin Müller-Stahl, Ingrid Bergman, Oskar Werner, and Thomas Kretschmann.[5]
In 2011, Thomas won the German cooking competition show Das Perfekte Dinner.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ephraim | Mark Anderson |
| 2006 | Intelligence | Gelhen |
| 2008 | My Happiness | Baldwin Gregor |
| Friends for Life | Pinkus Goldman | |
| 2009 | Sink or Swim | Coach Hans Joachim |
| 2010 | 1945A | Nazi Colonel |
| 2011 | Level 26: Dark Revelations | Alain Pantin |
| 2014 | Kidnapping Freddy Heineken | Wig Seller |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Passions | German Businessman | Episode #1.1811 |
| 2007 | The Unit | Wegner | Episode "Games of Chance" (2.16) |
| 2008 | Days of Our Lives | German Interpreter | Episode #1.10774 |
| 2009 | Star-ving | Hans | Episode "The Scheize Flick" (1.05) |
| 2009 | Extra - Das RTL Magazin | Himself | Episode "Schauspieler in Los Angeles" |
| 2009 | Planet Wissen WDR | Himself | Episode "Hollywood" |
| 2011 | Victorious | Kevin | Episode "The Diddly-Bops" (1.11) |
| 2011 | Das Perfekte Dinner VOX | Himself | Episode Los Angeles |
| 2013 | The Anna Nicole Story Lifetime | Phillip | Made for TV Movie |
| 2013 | General Hospital | Swiss Prison Guard | Episode #1.12910 |
| 2014 | Farmed and Dangerous on Hulu | Dr. Van Riefkind | Series Regular |
Videogames
| Year | Videogame | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Red Dead Redemption | Andreas Müller |
| 2014 | Wolfenstein: The New Order | Hans Winkle, Bubi |
References
- ^ German World Editorial Staff (2010-04-11). "Austrian actor Thomas Mikusz in upcoming video game".
- ^ Caron, Nathalie (2010-04-28). "The Inside Trekker: Exclusive Interview with 1945A's Thomas Mikusz".
- ^ Simpson, Melody (2009-07-31). "Hollywood the Write Way: Interview: Thomas Mikusz talks about being an Austrian Actor".
- ^ http://www.planet-wissen.de/laender_leute/usa/los_angeles/interview_schauspieler.jsp
- ^ Greenilogh, Nina (2009-07-01). "Exclusive Interview with Actor Thomas Mikusz".
- ^ Austrian Consulate General (2011-06-01). "Thomas Mikusz wins "Das Perfekte Dinner L.A." on VOX".