Markus Schleinzer
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- November 8, 1971 in Vienna, Austria
- Active Years
- 1970–2026 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 69 credits in database
Biography
Markus Schleinzer is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, casting director, and actor who was born on November 8, 1971, in Vienna, Austria. Before establishing himself as a filmmaker, he built a long career as a casting director, working on more than 60 Austrian film and television productions. In his casting career, he collaborated with directors such as Michael Haneke, Ulrich Seidl, and Jessica Hausner. Schleinzer has cited his background in casting as a formative influence on his approach to acting and staging as a director. He is best known for his work on feature films including Michael in 2011, Angelo in 2018, and Rose in 2026.
Career overview
Markus Schleinzer is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, casting director, and actor born in Vienna on November 8, 1971. Before establishing himself as a filmmaker, Schleinzer built a long career as a casting director, working on more than 60 Austrian film and television productions. In his casting career, he collaborated with directors including Michael Haneke, Ulrich Seidl, and Jessica Hausner. Schleinzer has widely cited his background in casting as a formative influence on his approach to acting and staging as a director.
As a filmmaker, Schleinzer is best known for his feature films Michael, released in 2011, and Rose, slated for 2026. His feature film debut Michael, for which he also wrote the screenplay, centers on a seemingly unassuming man who keeps a young boy captive. Additionally, Schleinzer has worked as a writer and is known for projects including Angelo in 2018.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
69 titles- Rose (2026) Writer
- Rose (2026) Director
- Rose (2026) Casting
- The Rays and Shadows (2026) as General Van Haffel
- Four Minus Three (2026)
- Der unsichtbare Zeuge (2026) as Fink
- Other People's Money (2025) as Martin Eppler
- In My Parents' House (2025) as Dr. Pistorius
- Veni Vidi Vici (2024) as Alfred
- Aufstand im Bordell - Frauenhandel um 1900 (2024) as Feigl
- Sisi & I (2023) as Kaiser Franz Joseph
- All Will Be Revealed (2023) as Notar
- Brainfuck (2023) as Angelo
- The Conference (2022) as Otto Hoffmann
- Rupture (2022)
- Chess Story (2021) as Dr. Auer
- Kitz (2021) as Quirin Kandler
- Ich und die Anderen (2021) as Michael
- Hinterland (2021) as Pickpocket
- The Ground Beneath My Feet (2019) as Dr. Hoffmann
- Nevrland (2019) as Psychotherapist
- Angelo (2019) Writer
- Angelo (2019) Director
- Angelo (2019) Producer
- Shillings from Heaven (2018) as Inspektor
- Border Country (2018) as Dr. Schneider
- Wannabe (2017) as Caster
- Margarethe Ottillinger – Die Frau, die zu viel wusste (2016) as Peter Krauland
- Unmensch (2016) as Hans
- The Wagner-Clan (2015) as Adolf von Gross
- Der Metzger muß nachsitzen (2015) as Mario Sedlatschek
- One of Us (2015) as Joseph Winkler
- Superegos (2014) as Jasper
- Burning Souls (2014) as Schwartconz
- Eine Liebe für den Frieden – Bertha von Suttner und Alfred Nobel (2014)
- Casanova Variations (2014) Writer
- The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich (2013) as Agent Klein
- Alles Schwindel (2013) as Gross
- Michael (2011) Director
- Michael (2011) Writer
- Die fremde Familie (2011) as Weinhändler
- The Unintentional Kidnapping of Mrs. Elfriede Ott (2010) Casting
- Rammbock: Berlin Undead (2010) Casting
- The Robber (2010) as Bewährungsbeamter
- The Robber (2010) Casting
- The Poll Diaries (2010) Casting
- The White Ribbon (2009) Casting
- Lourdes (2009) Casting
- Schautag (2009) as Kunde
- For a Moment, Freedom (2008) Casting
- The Counterfeiters (2007) Casting
- Forever Never Anywhere (2007) as Mathias
- Franz Fuchs – A Patriot (2007) Casting
- Slumming (2006) as Gast im Lokal
- Slumming (2006) Casting
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Amon Heller
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Alfons Mair
- Sleeper (2005) Casting
- Hotel (2004) Casting
- The Whore's Son (2004) Casting
- Time of the Wolf (2003) Casting
- Twinni (2003) Casting
- Icarus (2002) Casting
- The Piano Teacher (2001) Casting
- The Praying Mantis (2001) Casting
- Lovely Rita (2001) Casting
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Klaus Rottensteiner
- Klaus Director
- Klaus Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Markus Schleinzer best known for?
Markus Schleinzer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Four Minus Three (2026), Chess Story (2021), The Glass Slipper (1955), The Ground Beneath My Feet (2019).
When and where was Markus Schleinzer born?
Markus Schleinzer was born on November 8, 1971 in Vienna, Austria.
How many credits does Markus Schleinzer have?
Markus Schleinzer has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Markus Schleinzer's background in cinema and television?
Markus Schleinzer is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, casting director, and actor who was born on November 8, 1971, in Vienna, Austria. Before establishing himself as a filmmaker, he built a long career as a casting director, working on more than 60 Austrian film and television productions. In his casting caree...
Markus Schleinzer by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Four Minus Three (2026) — aged about 54
- Shillings from Heaven (2018) as Inspektor — aged about 46
- Kitz (2021) as Quirin Kandler — aged about 49
- Chess Story (2021) as Dr. Auer — aged about 49
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Klaus Rottensteiner — aged about 1
- Nevrland (2019) as Psychotherapist — aged about 47
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