Nikolaus Kinsky

Actor

Nikolaus Kinsky
is a freelance actor based in Vienna, where he lives and works. After completing his training at the University Mozarteum Salzburg, he developed a diverse career in theatre, film and television. His artistic career includes engagements at renowned theatres, appearances at major festivals and roles in film and television productions.

With many years of professional experience and a versatile acting profile, Nikolaus Kinsky works in both classical and contemporary theatre and screen productions.

Theatre Career

From Moers to Vienna

Nikolaus Kinsky’s first theatre engagement took him to the Schlosstheater Moers in 1980. Further engagements followed at theatres in Bonn, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Wuppertal, Basel and Vienna. These experiences shaped his artistic profile and provided opportunities to work across a wide range of theatrical forms and productions.

Performances at Renowned Festivals

In addition to his theatre engagements, Nikolaus Kinsky performed at the Vienna Festival (Wiener Festwochen), the Bregenz Festival and the Bad Hersfeld Festival. His repertoire includes classical works as well as modern theatre productions and contemporary interpretations.

Film and Television

In addition to his theatre career, Nikolaus Kinsky has appeared in various film and television productions. His work in front of the camera complements his extensive stage experience and demonstrates his versatility as a character actor.

Combining theatre, film and television, he brings a broad range of acting experience to different production formats and artistic projects.

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International Theatre and Cultural Projects

From 1997 to 2003, Nikolaus Kinsky co-founded and directed an international cultural organisation. In this role, he developed and produced theatre and cultural projects in Venezuela, Israel and Croatia.

These international collaborations broadened his artistic perspective, combining acting with cultural project development and international exchange.

Acting Teacher and Artistic Director

Between 2002 and 2007, Nikolaus Kinsky taught acting and dramatic arts at the Schauspielschule Krauss in Vienna. He also took on responsibilities in artistic direction.

During this period, he was actively involved in training the next generation of actors, passing on his professional experience and practical knowledge to aspiring performers.

Awards and Recognition

Nikolaus Kinsky has received several awards in recognition of his acting work. These include the Award for Best Emerging Actor at the NRW Theatre Festival and the Audience Award of the Wuppertaler Volksbühne for Best Actor of the 1994/95 season.

International theatre productions in which he participated have also received awards.

These distinctions recognise his longstanding contribution and commitment to the performing arts.

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Playing Age: 55–70

Voice Type / Dubbing Voice: Baritone

Height (cm): 180

Nationality: Austrian

Work Permit: European Union (EU-27)

Based in: Vienna (AT), Madrid (ES), Zell am Moos (AT)

Accommodation Available in: Salzburg (AT), Caracas (VE)

Ethnic Appearance: Central European

Eye Colour: Blue

Hair Colour: Grey

Hairstyle: Short

Build: Slim

Facial Hair: Beard

Tattoos: None

Piercings: None

Glasses: None

Scars: None

German: Native

English: Native-level proficiency

Spanish: Native-level proficiency

French: Good

Austrian German: Native dialect

Salzburg Dialect: Native dialect

Viennese German: Fluent

Bavarian: Good

1978 – 1981: University
 Mozarteum Salzburg
1995: Audience Award of the Wuppertaler Volksbühne for Best Actor of the 1994/95 Season
1992: Award for Best Emerging Actor at the NRW Theatre Festival

2021

Happy Birthday Burgenland (TV film)

2005

Schlosshotel Orth – Einbrüche (TV series)

2003

Alphateam – Die Lebensretter im OP – Schülerliebe (TV series)

2002

Rosenheim Cops – Feuervogel (TV series)

2000

Julia – eine ungewöhnliche Frau – Das Biotop (TV series)

1999

SK Kölsch – Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst (TV series)

1998

Operation Phoenix – Jäger zwischen den Welten – Im Körper der Feinde (TV series)

1996

Balko (TV series)

1995

Die Kommisarin – Rabennest (TV series)

Auf Achse – Bel Ami (TV series)

1986

Tatort – Atahualpa (TV series)

2026

Butterfly (short film)

…darüber muss man schweigen (short film)
2025 
Winters in Panama (short film)
1981
Der Schüler Gerber (Feature Film)

2021-2024

Cavaliere Huscher oder von Ybs verhängnisvolle Meerfahrt – ein musikalisches Imaginarium

2015

Der zerbrochene Krug

2014

Die Wanderhure

Maria Stuart

2013

Mondlicht und Magnolien

Die drei Musketiere

2012

Der Name der Rose

Der Zauberberg

1999-2008

Tätigkeiten in der freien Theaterszene Wien

2006

Der tollste Tag

2004

Hamlet

1998

Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald (auf spanisch)

1996-1997

Schauspielhaus Wien

1991-1996

Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester GmbH

1990

Theater Basel

1989-1990

Bühnen der Stadt Köln

1989

Wuppertaler Bühnen und Sinfonieorchester GmbH

Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

1987-1989

Theater Bonn

1980-1986

Schlosstheater Moers

1998 – 2025

Various productions