Friedrich von Thun's life began on a summer day, June 30, 1942, in Kwassitz, a small town situated within the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, a historical region that is now part of the Czech Republic, specifically in the district of Uherské Hradiště, within the present-day municipality of Kvasice, Moravia.
As a multifaceted individual, Friedrich von Thun has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, showcasing his talents as both an actor and director. His extensive career has spanned numerous notable films, including the critically acclaimed and emotionally charged drama, Schindler's List (1993),which was directed by Steven Spielberg and tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saves the lives of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.
In addition to his work on Schindler's List, Friedrich von Thun has also appeared in other notable films, such as Cold Hell (2017),a German psychological thriller directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, and Náhrdelník (1992),a Czech drama film directed by Dušan Klein.