Actor Christian Kohlund Reflects on Longevity in Career and Family

The 74-year-old 'Zürich-Krimi' star discusses his passion for acting, the scarcity of roles for older actors, and his family's tradition of working into old age.

• Christian Kohlund, known for his role in 'Zürich-Krimi,' remains active in his acting career at 74, inspired by his family's tradition of working into advanced age.
• The actor's grandfather continued working as a theater director into his 80s, and his mother also maintained her acting career late in life.
• Kohlund values his role as Thomas Borchert, a lawyer who fights for justice in unconventional ways, in the popular ARD series.
• He highlights the lack of substantial roles for older male actors, noting that many talented colleagues face limited opportunities in the industry.
• The next 'Zürich-Krimi' episodes are set to air as a double feature on December 5 and December 12 at 8:15 PM on ARD.

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