Before he starred in Netflix’s Barbarians, Laurence Rupp is not a name many American TV fans were familiar with. The talented Austrian actor was one of the breakout stars of the 2020 Netflix series, getting the chance to share his talents with a large international audience. The series was originally filmed in German but has been dubbed in English and other languages.
In the show, Laurence portrays a warrior name Arminius and he gets the chance to tap into his intense and competitive side. The series may be short, but that also makes it the perfect thing to binge. If you’re not familiar with Laurence’s work, Barbarians is the perfect introduction. But before you go, here are ten things you should know about him.
1. Playing Arminius Is A Dream Come True For Him
Playing Arminius in Barbarians isn’t only a big opportunity for Laurence as an actor, but it’s also a big accomplishment on a personal level. He told Meaww, “Being able to play this role made a childhood dream come true. Which little boy doesn’t even want to portray a great warrior on a horse with armor?” If one exists, Laurence, they will be banished from the city.
2. He’s An Award Winner
In every field, but most especially in the entertainment industry, winning an award is one of the best ways to signify that your work is respected and appreciated. Laurence Rupp may not have the longest history with awards, but he does have a couple of impressive wins. In 2019, he won an Austrian Film Prize for Best Male Leading Role for his performance in Stefan A. Lukacs’ Cops. He also won the special prize for outstanding performance for his role in Vier, a country thriller directed by Marie Kreutzer.
3. He Started Acting When He Was A Kid
Laurence’s burgeoning stardom may be the result of talent and hard work, but it’s also of destiny. He developed an interest in acting at an early age and landed his first role at 12 years old. He was the best performer after a group of peers auditioned for the role in an episode of Commissioner Tex. Despite the early achievement, he focused on school and only seized his destiny until he was completely done with high school.
4. He Loves Hanging Out By The Water
Even as an actor with more than 20 years of experience, the celebrity lifestyle hasn’t gone to Laurence’s head. He sincerely enjoys the simple things in life, one of which is spending time outdoors. When he isn’t working, you can catch him spending time by the water doing things like swimming and surfing.
5. He Loves To Travel
Traveling is a great experience for a number of reasons. Not only is it a great way to create memories, but visiting new places can also help people expand their view of the world. Traveling comes with Laurence Rupp’s line of work, but that’s good because the actor personally enjoys visiting different places. Some of the countries he’s been to include Croatia, Greece, and his IG is a portrait of his acting career interspersed with his travel destinations.
6. He’s A Father
Laurence has always been the kind of actor who likes to keep his personal life under wraps, and that hasn’t changed. Even though we don’t know much about his private life, we do know that he is the proud father of two children. His oldest child is with actress Sabrina Reiter and his second child is with actress Paula Schramm.
7. He Envies The Fact That Arminius Is A Thinker
One of the cool things about being an actor is getting the chance to place people with characteristics that you may not embody in real life. During an interview, Laurence shared that his favorite thing about Arminius is the fact that he’s a thinker. He said, “He thinks before he acts. On the other hand, I often say or do first and only then think about it afterwards. Arminius always prepares himself well, thinks about his next steps very carefully and has his emotions under control. I might as well learn something from that.”
8. He Has Lots Of Theater Experience
Being on-screen has gotten Laurence Rupp recognition all over the world, but theater will always be his happy place. He has been a part of several stage shows during his career with his most recent theater appearance being in the 2018 production of Panikherz. Rupp was also part of the Vienna Burgtheater ensemble, as well as the Berliner Ensemble.
9. He Supports The Black Lives Matter Movement
The Black Lives Matter Movement may have started in the United States, but it has reached places all over the world. Many people in other countries have shown their solidarity, and Laurence is one of them. He used his Instagram platform to show his support for the moment and the overall fight to end racism.
10. He Lives In Berlin
Laurence Rupp was born and raised in Austria. While many Americans probably assume that every entertainer has the desire to eventually move to the United States, that isn’t the case for Laurence. He currently lives in Berlin and doesn’t appear to have any plans to leave.
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