Born in Bern in 1962, Michael Neuenschwander trained at the HKB. He worked at Stadttheater Aachen and Staatsschauspiel Dresden before joining Theater Neumarkt Zürich (1994–1998). Later engagements: Theater Basel (1998–2001), Münchner Kammerspiele (2001–2004). Known for Swiss/German/French film/TV (e.g., Wilder Season 3, «A Happy Family», «En Haute Mer»). He has been an ensemble member at Schauspielhaus Zürich since 2010/11.