1998: Named as one of European films 'Shooting Stars' by European Film
Promotion.
Sang with the famous Vienna Boys' Choir.
Lives in Vienna with his longtime companion Elena Uhlig and their children Emil (born in 2007), Gustav (born April 2010) and Frida (b. March 12, 2015).
Has three children from his first marriage: Valerian Karl (born in 1988),
Aaron Karl (born in 1990) and Josefin (born in 1994).