Actor renowned for both leading roles and supporting parts in television series.
Swiss Actor Christian Kohlund: A Career Spanning Decades
Swiss actor Christian Kohlund, known for his deep voice and distinctive features, has had a illustrious career spanning over four decades. Born on August 17, 1950, Kohlund's journey in the world of acting began at the Max Reinhardt Seminar in Vienna, where he honed his craft with a focus on Shakespeare, Kleist, Schiller, and Goethe.
Kohlund's breakthrough role came in the 1980s when he played Professor Vollmers in the series "Schwarzwaldklinik" (1985 to 1989). His career took another significant leap forward with his portrayal of hotel manager and CEO Markus Winter in the series "Traumhotel" (2003 to 2014).
In addition to his work on television, Kohlund has also directed productions of Hemingway, Kleist, and the one-man show "Im Zweifel für den Angeklagten" by David W. Rintels. His love for the works of authors Ernest Hemingway and Heinrich von Kleist is evident in his choices of roles and productions.
Throughout his career, Kohlund has lived in various cities in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany for his stage performances. His versatility as an actor is evident in the wide range of roles he has played, from professors to hotel managers.
Since 2016, Kohlund has been seen as lawyer Borchert in the "Zürich Crime" series, appearing a total of 22 times. In this series, he plays the gruff lawyer Thomas Borchert, a character who was once on the wrong path but now fights for justice using unconventional methods.
Despite his long career, retirement is not on the agenda for Kohlund. He has expressed that he finds playing such a multifaceted character more appealing than playing a charmer. His passion for acting is evident in his continued work, even as he approaches his 75th birthday on August 17, 2025.
However, there are no publicly available details about any upcoming projects for Kohlund after his 75th birthday. For the latest activities or announcements about future roles such as a return to "Zürich Crime," checking official sources like his agency, production announcements, or news updates closer to the date would be advisable.
Kohlund is married to former German pop singer Elke Best since 1982 and they live in the Bavarian Forest with their two children and grandchildren. His distinctive voice, height, and curly hair have made him a heartthrob and a favorite among mothers-in-law.
Despite living in Germany for decades, Kohlund considers himself a world citizen and speaks perfect Swiss German. His unique voice is a family gift and is not a result of drinking whiskey, as some may believe.
Throughout his career, Kohlund has also appeared in TV classics like "Derrick", "Ein Fall für Zwei", and "Das Traumschiff", as well as countless films. He even played the character Clarence Darrow over more than a decade, appearing in Berlin, Frankfurt, Vienna, and Zurich.
In 2014, Kohlund played the villain Burton at the Karl-May-Spiele in Bad Segeberg. New episodes of the "Zürich Crime" series are scheduled to start filming in September and are expected to air at the end of the year.
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Other entertainment enthusiasts might be eager to learn about Kohlund's future roles in movies-and-tv, as he has yet to announce any projects beyond his 70th birthday. Regardless of his age, the celebrated actor continues to captivate audiences with his performances, drawing inspiration from celebrities like Ernest Hemingway and Heinrich von Kleist.
