Jon Untersander is a 25 year old actor. He has lived in London for almost five years and trained as an actor at the Identity School of Acting (professional level). He speaks fluent English, Swiss German, and standard German, as well as a little French (three-month language stay in Montpellier). Jon is currently in Basel/Switzerland, studying a sort of an expression dance called Eurythmie by Rudolf Steiner and is acting in Theaterplays on the side.
He has recently appeard in:
The Friedenstragödie by Albert Steffen as the German Soldier (guest performance at the Goetheanum)
The Mystery Drama part 3 by Rudolf Steiner as Capesius (lead role)
"About a Goth" A One Man Show about a 17 year old young man who struggles with his emotional world. Directed by Declan McCarthy. Click here for: Trailer
The Feature Film "Time rewind" as young Sean (supporting lead role) Starring: Tim Cullingworth Hudson, Anne Fraser and Oliver Mason. Written and directed by Lincoln Fenner. The movie went on to win 32 out of 42 nominations including Jon Untersander winning best supporting actor at The World Premiere Film Awards
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"The Spitfire Club" A theatre play by the Alfie James Production. A story about a 10 year old kid during the Second World War.
The ZHDK short film "Quite Land Good People" directed by Johannes Bachmann as Luca (Lead role). The film went on to win the People's Choice Award at the Max Ophüls Festival and it got into the student Oscar finals in Hollywood where the film was reviewd by composed seasoned Hollywood professionals, including Academy members, directors, and producers such as Casting Director April Webster
The Pourtsmouth University Short Film “Before Nightfall.” by ... as Thomas (supporting role)
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Workshops:
Bernard Hiller Masterclass in LA. Working with industry professionals such as April Webster, Hylda Queally and Brian Currie.
Past Credits:
Acting lessons in Brighton. (http://www.thetheatreworkshop.com)
Two-years acting school in England/Chichester. BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (QCF)
Extra in Musical EVITA
ZHDK Short Film "Martha"
English stay in England/Chichester with
FMS preperation
Private Sessions by Andreas Beutler (Bernard Hiller Methode)
French stay with acting lessons ( Cours Florence)
Filmkids Camp
Teenie Contest 16 (2nd place)
Actinghouse Zurich "From Zero To Hero"
Workshop by Bettina Lohmeyer (Susan Batson Methode)
and Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz
Musical ST. Franz in Schiers
Actinghouse Zurich "The Green Cat" by Elise Wilk
Snow White new version by Nicole Breitenmoser in the theatre GZ Buchegg 8057 Zürich www.gz-zh.ch
Teeniecontest 15 (3rd Place)
If you want to see more about Jon Untersander go on his YouTube channel:
Jon Untersander.
Here is the link:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCTsKgs6xM6WIhdQSOFmhOAQ
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Upcoming Projects:
Soon Jon will be having his Feature Film debut characterizing the part of young Sean in the upcoming feature film "Time Rewind" by the Australian Director and Writer Lincoln Fenner.
He also will be starring as Norman in the play "The Spitfire Club" by the award winning director Alfie James.
Jon is currently part of the Identity Youth Theatre in which they are putting together a devised theatre peace about young offenders. The play will be published in Autumn.