Christoph Waltz takes on SNL — dispells myth Austrians 'don't have a sense of ...

Christoph Waltz takes on SNL â€" dispells myth Austrians 'don't have a sense of ...

Christoph Waltz is an award-winning actor and a nominee at this weekend's Oscar ceremony, but all of that talent couldn't guarantee that he'd be a standout host of "Saturday Night Live.


Question: Can an Oscar nominee help or hurt himself by hosting Saturday Night Live in the heat of the awards' race? One month after Silver Linings Playbook star -- and Best Actress nominee -- Jennifer Lawrence hosted,


The last time SNL welcomed a critically beloved, heavily-accented host, the resulting show was a pleasant surprise -- Sofia Vergara presided over one of season 37's better episodes.


And last night's episode, with host Christoph Waltz (and musical guest Alabama Shakes) was the equivalent of baseball immortality. While each episode is of course a team effort, from the costume designers and set decorators to the directors and players


Who knew serious actor Christoph Waltz had such a funny side? The Django Unchained actor gamely took part in a number of skits on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, Feb. 16, but none was funnier than his portrayal of Jesus Christ in a fake Quentin



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