Leon Aschwanden

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Leon Aschwanden

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Leon is a Swiss-born actor, currently based between Zürich and London. He is a graduate of East 15 Acting School and has received further training from esteemed coaches in Switzerland, London, and Stockholm.

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Leon will be performing at the International Shakespeare Festival in Verona, Italy, in the Play "O' Speak Again" as the Lead Character, Romeo, on September 19th.

Leon is a Swiss-born actor, Performer, and Creative, currently based in London, UK. Raised in Asia and Europe, he values the importance of cultural and historical basis in the creation of theatre and performance, bringing together theatre techniques from all over the world into contemporary settings and styles. 
His love for visual storytelling finds roots within his deep love for multimedia, film, and visual art, creating surreal and dream-like worlds that welcome you onto a journey of exploration, playfulness, and curiosity. 
He has worked extensively in the German and English Entertainment industry, both on stage and in film, collaborating with industry professionals such as Markus Welter, Marc Forster, and Charlotta Hansen. 
Studying at East15  Acting School and at The Stage Academy of Switzerland has allowed him to widen his creative palette, exploring Commedia del Arte, Bouffon, Clowning, Physical Theatre, and various dance styles such as Bharatanatyam as a part of his tool kit. 


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Leon Aschwanden
24 yearsLondon (GB), Zürich (CH)
Gendermale
Year of birth2001 (24 years)
Place of birthSwitzerland
NationalitySwiss
Main professionActor
Working permitsUnited Kingdom, European Union (EU-27), Switzerland
Housing optionsStockholm (SE)
AssociationsActors' Equity Association (AEA)
SpecializationsDancer, Singer, Theater
Eye colorgray-green
Hair colorbrown
Height (cm)180
Weight (in kg)69
LanguagesEnglish(native)German(native)FrenchItalian
DialectsAmerican-Standard(native dialect)AargauerBasel GermanBern GermanBundner GermanEnglish-StandardStandard German(native dialect)
AccentsAmericanEnglishSwiss
DanceContemporary dance
Special skillsEntertainerImprovisationStorytellerChoreography
Training
Primary professional training
2022 – 2025
Other professional training
2018 – 2021
Stage Academy of Switzerland
Film
2025
THE AIR IS ALWAYS SWEETER picture © Ellouisa Starr
THE AIR IS ALWAYS SWEETER (Short film)
Floyd (SUP)
Ellouisa Starr Ellouisa Starr, Sophie Turner Sophie Turner Ellouisa Starr
2023
Now Approaching (Short film)
P (LR)
Giulia Arico Ritwika De Ritwika De Leon Aschwanden
2022
King of the Road picture
King of the Road
Mauri (LR)
Rafael Soldani Rafael Soldani Rafael Soldani
Theater
2025
O' Speak Again picture © Giulia Arico
O' Speak Again (Drama)
Romeo (LR)
Fifth Floor Theatre Company Fifth Floor Theatre Teatro Camploy Fifth Floor Theatre Leon Aschwanden
2025
Airing it out picture © Cat Boote
Airing it out (Drama)
Jake/ Alchemedies/ Just (SUP)
Ensemble/ Ramiro Silveira East15 Clifftown Theatre Ensemble
2025
The Last Parable picture © Andrew McPherson
The Last Parable (Drama)
Josiah Abraham (LR)
Andrew McPherson East15 Clifftown Theatre Andrew McPherson East15
2024
Skin (Choreography)
The Singer (SUP)
Daniela Carmona East15 Clifftown Theatre Daniela Carmona
2024
The Fall of House Usher picture © Giulia Cristescu
The Fall of House Usher (Drama)
Roderick Usher/ The Visitor (LR)
Emily Louizou East15 Clifftown Theatre Emily Louizou East15
2024
The Fifth Floor picture © Leon Aschwanden
The Fifth Floor (Drama)
Leon Aschwanden Leon Aschwanden Giulia Arico Leon Aschwanden
2023
Our Town (Drama)
George (LR)
Ramiro Silveira East15 East15 Thornton Wilder
2023
The Tempest (Drama)
Prospero (LR)
Mark Turner Mark Turner Cockpit Theatre, London William Shakespeare
Commercial
2025
CASHYOU COMMERCIAL
User 1 (LR)
Max Gärtner Max Gärtner Max Gärtner