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 continued to expand his artistic range through theatre, comedy and musical productions, including Three Gentlemen,  while further refining his on-camera work.

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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 creating his own production platform.
 

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 marked an early step in his screen career, 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 helped strengthen his international profile.

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In 2008, Vinzens entered negotiations for the role of Camerlengo Carlo Ventresca in Ron Howard's Angels & Demons (2009). The following year, Clint Eastwood expressed interest in him for the role of François Pienaar in Invictus (2009), ultimately portrayed by Matt Damon.

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In 2012, Vinzens co-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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In 2012, Vinzens' portrayal of Edmund Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night drew the attention of Steven Spielberg following a recorded performance. During the early development of Lincoln (2012), Spielberg again expressed interest in his work, marking another significant connection with the U.S. film industry.

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Vinzens later appeared in additional stage productions and literary readings, including Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

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He appeared in the film Free Trip to Egypt, which screened in New York

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Recent work includes 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 regularly performs.

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Today, Remo Vinzens continues to work internationally as an actor and producer while serving as Co-Founder of the Swiss Acting Institute and Artistic Director of Independent Theatre Productions. Alongside his work in film, television and theatre, he develops international stage and screen projects and prepares actors for professional careers in film, television and theatre.