Remo Vinzens is a Swiss-born actor working across film, television and theatre, based between Zurich and Los Angeles.

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He trained in Cologne and Zurich, establishing his craft across a wide range of acting techniques and developing his own approach to performance.

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His early work includes stage performances such as Brecht’s Señora Carrar’s Rifles, alongside appearances in commercials and short films, marking his presence both on stage and on camera.

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He further refined his on-camera work through his collaboration with Oscar-nominated actor Klaus Maria Brandauer and subsequently became a member of the Brandauer Ingenuus Ensemble, defining his focus on screen acting and emotional precision.

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Vinzens went on to perform in productions such as Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night. His portrayal of Edmund Tyrone drew the attention of Steven Spielberg following a recorded performance, marking an early connection to the U.S. film industry. He expanded his range through additional work in comedy and musical performance, including Three Gentlemen.

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In 2005, he joined Talent Management Star Class and established the independent theatre company Star Class Theatre Productions, producing English-language stage work and establishing his own production platform.

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He is a member of the Swiss Stage Artists Association, affiliated with the International Federation of Actors (FIA). His work in the independent feature film Pentagramm brought recognition to his screen presence, while projects such as the audio drama Integration reflect his versatility, including performances across multiple dialects.

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Vinzens co-produced and starred in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. His performance as Happy Loman attracted attention within the Hollywood film industry, further strengthening his industry presence.

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In 2008, he was considered during early casting conversations for the role of the Camerlengo in Angels & Demons, directed by Ron Howard. The following year, Clint Eastwood expressed interest in Vinzens for the role of François Pienaar in Invictus.

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In 2012, Vinzens founded the Swiss Acting Institute in Zurich, training actors for professional stage and screen work. Under his direction, productions have included Shakespeare’s Best, Chekhov’s Ivanov, Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie and Night of the Stars.

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During the development phase of Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, his work again came to Spielberg’s attention. 

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Vinzens continued his stage work with performances in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie and readings such as Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

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He appeared in the film Free Trip to Egypt, which premiered in New York in November 2019.

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Following a pause in stage and film activity during the pandemic, Vinzens returned to the stage with productions including Gogol’s The Government Inspector, Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and Frank and Sam. He is also attached to the film The Curse of The Silver Chain, Michelangelo - The Early Life  and Breakdown taking on a leading role.

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He initiated the Open Acting Studio Days, an ongoing multi-day event bringing together actors and industry professionals, where he also appears as a performer.

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Working in both German and English, Remo Vinzens continues to work across European and U.S. productions