Actor, Thomas Mikusz, Featured On Popular European Network ‘rtl’

June 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Los Angeles, CA -- On Monday, June 15th, the most popular German-language television station, RTL, aired an impressive segment on the Los Angeles-based actor, Thomas Mikusz. Based in Cologne, Germany, RTL is famous for its stellar programming and edgy productions which are a welcome change to the shows on public channels.  Highly acclaimed and top-rated show “EXTRA” featured Mikusz’s thrilling tale of working as a German-speaking actor in Hollywood.

Mikusz was followed by a television crew for three weeks this Spring.  They collected footage of Thomas at auditions, working out, meeting with his agent and expressing his opinion on the state of the Entertainment Industry.  Mikusz’s charismatic personality wooed audiences into that Hollywood dream-state that each person holds dear to their heart.  His message of staying positive and remaining focused are the keys to reaching your goals and making your journey complete.  For more information on RTL and “EXTRA”, visit www.rtl.de

Born and raised in Vienna, Austria, Mikusz is from a hot topic country.  After winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Film (“The Counterfeiters”) in 2007 and earning a nomination (“Revanche”) in 2008, Hollywood has its eye on Austria.  Just this year, Cannes honored the Austrian feature “The White Ribbon” with Best Film and Austrian actor, Christoph Waltz (“Inglourious Basterds”), with Best Actor.  

Due to his acting success, Mikusz was also featured on the heavily watched Taiwanese Station TVBS.  TVBS did a special on the economy and its effect on Hollywood and Thomas was kind enough to let them into his home and interview him about the state of the industry.  In the feature, Mikusz remarks how “[in America] if you want to make it, you can make it, and I believe you still can.”  Along with Mikusz, Variety Magazine was interviewed for the feature.  To view the TVBS special, please visit www.ThomasMikusz.com.

Mikusz’s most recent work is featured on the cult-hit web series, “Star-Ving”, produced by Sony Pictures.  Guest Starring alongside David Faustino (“Married with Children”), Mikusz can be seen in episode five, “The Scheize Flick”.  Episodes of “Star-Ving” can be watched via www.Crackle.com.

Mikusz also starred in the LA Film short, “Sink or Swim”, by German director Bruno Schiebel.  Mikusz’s role as Coach Hans Joachim showcases his comedic timing and hilarious delivery.  Schiebel’s recent work as Assistant Camera on Werner Herzog’s latest feature “My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?” proves he’s an up-and-coming name in German & American cinema.  “Sink or Swim” will show at film festivals in the United States and Europe.

Mikusz has worked in Theater, Film and Television all over Austria, Germany and the U.S.  He now lives in Los Angeles where his talents have been put to use on the CBS television series “The Unit”, on NBC’s “Passions” and “Days of Our Lives” and as General von Gelhen in the award-winning feature film “Intelligence” (featuring Milo Ventimiglia).  His U.S. theatre credits include  the Los Angeles Theater Production of “Spring Awakening” by Frank Wedekind, the world premiere of “Antisemitropolis” and the award-winning production of “I Am A Camera” at the New Theater in Miami (home of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize).

All these outlets are drawn to Thomas Mikusz due to his talents but also his fascinating life.  At 16, his literate work about the Holocaust earned him major awards in competitions throughout Europe, including an invitation to visit Yad Vashem in Israel.  Mikusz has traveled extensively all over the world including an inspiring trip to India where he performed a solo song on Christmas morning in front of over 10,000 audience members.

For more information on Thomas Mikusz, please visit his website, www.ThomasMikusz.com.  For interview requests or further publicity materials please contact Chandler Poling: chandler@cw3pr.com

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