Positive impact

Achievements and contributions.

Waltz directed productions of Der Rosenkavalier and Falstaff at the Vlaamse Opera

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Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Inglourious Basterds.

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Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Django Unchained.

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Received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for Inglourious Basterds.

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Won BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Inglourious Basterds.

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Criticism & controversies

Harms and documented concerns.

Criticized for comments about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Accused of making controversial statements about refugees.

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