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Tobias Moretti
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Moretti in 2015
Born
Tobias Bloéb

(1959-07-11) 11 July 1959 (age 65)
Gries am Brenner, Tyrol, Austria
Occupation Actor
Relatives Gregor Bloéb (brother)

Tobias Moretti (born Tobias Bloéb; 11 July 1959) is a famous Austrian actor. He is well-known for his many roles in movies and TV shows.

About Tobias Moretti

Tobias Moretti was born in a place called Gries am Brenner in Tyrol, Austria. He is the oldest of four brothers. One of his brothers, Gregor Bloéb, is also an actor.

In 1997, Tobias married Julia Moretti, who plays the oboe, a musical instrument. They have three children named Antonia, Lenz Valentino, and Rosa Cäcilia. Tobias uses "Moretti" as his professional last name because it comes from his mother's side of the family, who are from Italy.

Tobias's Education and Early Acting Career

Tobias Moretti first studied music composition at the Vienna University of Music. After that, he moved to Munich to train as an actor at a famous school called the Otto-Falckenberg-Schule.

After finishing his acting training, he joined the Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel acting group. He also performed at the Munich Kammerspiele from 1985 to 1995. During this time, he was praised for his acting in many different plays. He acted in plays by famous writers like Bertolt Brecht and Shakespeare. One of his main roles was in Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida.

Becoming a TV Star

Tobias Moretti became very popular for his role as Richard Moser in the TV series Inspector Rex. He played the main police officer in the murder unit from 1994 to 1998. This role made him well-known to many viewers.

Tobias Moretti's Acting Roles

Tobias Moretti has acted in many different films and TV shows. He has played a wide range of characters, from historical figures to modern-day heroes.

Some of his notable roles include:

  • Playing a young Wilhelm Busch in the TV film Wilhelm Busch (1986).
  • His famous role as Richard Moser in the TV series Inspector Rex (1994–1998).
  • Playing Pastor Joseph Mohr in the TV film Silent Night (1997).
  • Acting as Joseph in the TV film Joseph of Nazareth (1999).
  • Portraying Gaius Cassius in the TV miniseries Julius Caesar (2002).
  • Playing Andreas Hofer in the TV film Andreas Hofer (2002).
  • His role as Adolf Hitler in the TV miniseries Speer und Er (2005).
  • Playing Long John Silver in the TV film Treasure Island (2007).
  • Acting as Casanova in the film I, Don Giovanni (2009).
  • His role as Heinrich Himmler in the film The Decent One (2014).
  • Playing Ludwig van Beethoven in the TV film Louis van Beethoven (2020).

Awards and Recognition

Tobias Moretti has won many awards for his acting. These awards show how talented he is and how much his work is appreciated.

Some of his awards include:

  • Bavarian TV Awards for Kommissar Rex (1995) and Schwabenkinder (2004).
  • German Television Awards for Kommissar Rex (1996) and The Return of the Dancing Master (2004).
  • Adolf Grimme Awards for Tanz mit dem Teufel – Die Entführung des Richard Oetker (2002) and Krambambuli (1999).
  • Golden Cable, Germany, for Kommissar Rex (1996).
  • Golden Lion Awards for Kommissar Rex (1996).
  • Romy Gala, Austria, for Favorite Actor multiple times (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005).
  • Italian Telegatto for Kommissar Rex (1998).
  • Gertrud-Eysoldt-Ring for König Ottokars Glück und Ende.

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