Welcome to the offical website 

of Jon Untersander

Jon Untersander is a 25 year old actor. He has lived in London for almost five years. He attended acting school at Chichester College. BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) (QCF) and went on to study 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 (2024 - 2026):

Rot stammt von Hell und Dunkel. A play about the so called child of Europe: Kaspar Hauser. Portraying the guard that kept him imprisoned for 12 years. (guest performance at the Goetheanum) Directed by: Gosha Gorgoshidze, Produced by Agnes Zehnter.

The Friedenstragödie by Albert Steffen as the German Soldier (guest performance at the Goetheanum)

The Michael-Feier performing one epic and one lyrical speech by Novalis (Goetheanum)

The Mystery Drama part 3 by Rudolf Steiner as Capesius (lead role)

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  - Trailer 

On set of Apple TV Series "Masters of the Air" as German Luft Guard 2 starring: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan. Producer: Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg  - Trailer 

He also appeard in:

2023

The LEGO advertisement - Trailer 

2021

"About a Goth" A One Man Show about a 17 year old young man who struggles with his emotional world. Directed by Declan McCarthy. - Trailer  

2020

"The Spitfire Club" A theatre play by the Alfie James Production. A story about a 10 year old child during the Second World War. - Trailer 

2017

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 - Trailer 

The Portsmouth University Short Film “Before Nightfall.” as Thomas (supporting role) Starring Ella Greenwood and Carey Thring. Directed by Daniel Bushen. - Trailer 

Workshops:

• Bernard Hiller Masterclass in LA. Working with industry professionals such as April Webster, Hylda Queally and Brian Currie.

• The theatre Workshop in Brighton. (http://www.thetheatreworkshop.com)

Past Credits:

• 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)

Upcoming Projects:

Jon is currently concentrating on his final year at school.