★ HOW OLD IS MARKUS SCHLEINZER?
Markus Schleinzer is 54 years old, born November 8, 1971 in AT · Scorpio.
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About
Markus Schleinzer built a decades-long casting career before directing feature films that defined his artistic voice. Born in Austria in 1971, he worked on more than 60 productions with major directors including Michael Haneke and Jessica Hausner. His debut feature Michael (2011) and Rose (2026) established him as a distinctive filmmaker whose staging philosophy stems directly from his casting background. Scorpio energy: intense, investigative, unearthing human complexity.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Markus Schleinzer is an Austrian film director, screenwriter, casting director, and actor. Born November 8, 1971, in Austria, he spent years as a casting professional before transitioning to direction. His résumé includes work on more than 60 Austrian film and television productions, collaborating with acclaimed directors Michael Haneke, Ulrich Seidl, and Jessica Hausner. This casting background directly shaped his approach to acting and staging as a filmmaker. His directorial debut Michael (2011) and later feature Rose (2026) became his signature works. As a screenwriter and director working across film and television, Schleinzer operates in a medium that demands both visual precision and narrative control. His Scorpio nature—born under a sign associated with psychological depth and transformation—aligns with his career arc: moving from behind-the-scenes casting decisions to authorial filmmaking. Austria's film tradition, shaped by both commercial and art-house sensibilities, provided the professional ecosystem where Schleinzer developed his multifaceted practice.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Before directing, Schleinzer worked as a casting director on more than 60 Austrian film and television productions. He collaborated with major European filmmakers including Michael Haneke, Ulrich Seidl, and Jessica Hausner, building expertise in performance and visual storytelling. He has cited this casting background as formative to how he later approaches acting and staging as a director.
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Trivia
- Schleinzer has held roles as screenwriter, actor, and casting director across more than 60 productions before establishing himself as a feature filmmaker.
- His directorial work has been shaped by decades spent casting actors, a professional lens he credits with informing his entire creative philosophy.
- Life Path 1 (derived from 1971-11-08) reflects Schleinzer's pioneering transition from casting into directorial authorship [F1, enrichments].
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Markus Schleinzer tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Markus Schleinzer?
- Markus Schleinzer is 54 years old (born November 8, 1971).
- When is Markus Schleinzer's birthday?
- Markus Schleinzer was born on November 8, 1971.
- What is Markus Schleinzer's zodiac sign?
- Markus Schleinzer is a Scorpio, born November 8, 1971.
- What is Markus Schleinzer's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Markus Schleinzer was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Markus Schleinzer from?
- Markus Schleinzer is from AT.
- What does Markus Schleinzer do?
- Markus Schleinzer is a writer.
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