Acting
Victor von Schirach
Victor von Schirach-Szmigiel, a talented Swedish actor, was born in 1984. At just a few months old, he was adopted from Poland into a distinguished Swedish family with both Polish and German ancestry. In 2002, the von Schirach family relocated to the United States when his father accepted a position as Associate Dean for Penn State Executive Education.
Victor completed his education at State College Area High School in Pennsylvania in 2003 and Bromma Gymnasium in 2004. Following his graduation, he traveled to Khao Lak, Thailand, to volunteer in the aftermath of the devastating tsunami. This profound experience ignited his passion for acting, inspiring him to pursue his childhood dream. He honed his craft at various acting institutions, including Blekinge Läns Folkhögskola, Kulturama, and the prestigious Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg (Teaterhögskolan i Göteborg).
Throughout his career, Victor has shared the screen with notable figures such as Chevy Chase and David Hasselhoff. His impressive filmography includes roles in popular Swedish productions like "Irene Huss," "Arne Dahl," and the BAFTA-winning series "The Bridge." He has also appeared in "Vår tid är nu," "Black Lake," and the British series "The Mallorca Files" on BBC1.
In addition to acting, Victor is also a director and producer, showing great promise to become a significant presence in international cinema. Known for his dedication to character development through the Stanislavski method, he believes that a well-crafted character is essential for great acting.
