RAYMOND RITZAU
WELCOME TO RAYMOND RITZAU
Welcome to my online portfolio! Here you’ll find examples of my work in many different areas. One of my defining principles is a deep commitment to entertainment and the arts. Go ahead and browse the rest of my site, and let me know if you have any questions about my work.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
What I've Done
TELEVISION
2015- Current
Homeland/Â Featured Hotel Guest-Â Grant Wilfley Casting
Legends and Lies Season3 - Various Roles - Liquid Talent Group
House of Cards - National Guard - Jenna Devitt, Extra Casting Dir.
Jane Doe Diaries - Sheriff - Sirens Media
Nightmare Next Door - School Faculty - Sirens Media
For My Man - Detective - Sirens Media
Copycat Killers - Police Officer - Story House Productions
Copycat Killers - British Police Officer - Story House Productions
House Of Cards - Videographer - Marinella Hume Casting
FILM- SELECT ROLES
2015- Current
A Series of One/The Visitor- Stephen Mitchell, Dir.
Jackie (2017)/ Mourner- Daniel Ulf, Central Casting
Rough Night/ Club Goer- Grant Wilfley Casting
Zombie Killers 3 (Indie)/ Zombie (Split Personality)- Wes Shimoda, Dir.
COMMERCIALS/ INDUSTRIALS
2016- Current
John Hopkins University/Â Engineer-Daniel Hoppes, Dir.
Fairway Mid-Atlantic/Â Husband/ New home owner-Â Andrew Carter, Dir.
EPT Pregnancy Test/Â Expecting father/ Husband-Â James Maravetz, Dir.
Blue Ridge Cable/Â Military husband and father-Â Brian Noreika, Dir.
MedStar/Â Friend at Football party-Â Terry Rayment, Dir.
Homestead Gardens/Â Father/Husband-Â Jeff Patrick, Dir.Â
Cresa/Â German Businessman-Â McBee Strategic
THEATER/ ROLE PLAYING
July 2016- Current
Lawyer Deposition Training/Â Defendant-Â NITA
Belgrade Trilogy/ Kica-by Biljana Srbljanovic- Director’s Class (Studio Theater)
ABOUT RAYMOND RITZAU
Find Out More
After growing up in Germany Raymond Ritzau moved to the United States at age 17. He joined the US Army in 2001 and spent two years in Iraq as an Infantryman. Raymond is proficient with many weapon systems as well as hand to hand combat. After leaving the military in 2008 he since became a middle school teacher and has taken acting classes in pursuit of his new passion for the film industry.
Now, I'm passionate about putting my skills and innovation to work for my clients, as well as my experience. If you want to make something great, contact me. Let’s work on the next project in entertainment together.
More Information
ACTOR'S TRAINING
Action-Reaction- Stephen Mitchell (acting coach)
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Studio theater -
Aug 2015 - May 2016
Actor's process class- stimulus response, interplay, monologue final scene.
Principles of realism class- improvisation, pantomime, final performance with focus on realism.
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United States Army- Infantryman/ Combat veteran.
SKILLS
GENERAL SKILLS
Bowling, Boxing, Football, Golf, Hiking, Kick Boxing, Ping Pong, Foosball, Billiards, Racquetball, Rock Climbing, Running, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Skiing, Horseback Riding
LANGUAGES
German- Fluent
WEAPONS EXPERTISE
Automatic Weapons, Handgun, Rifles, Hand-grenade/Grenade Launcher
AGE RANGE/SIZES AND UNION STATUS
Age Range: 30-35 Actual Age: 34
Height: 5'9"
Weight:160 lbs.
Jacket/Sleeve/Neck/Waist/Inseam:
41R/32/15/32/31
Shoe Size:9 1/2
Non-Union
"DON'T ONLY PRACTICE YOUR ART, BUT FORCE YOUR WAY INTO ITS SECRETS"
Ludwig Van Beethoven
CONTACT
I’m always on the lookout for new collaborations and clients, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Washington D.C./ Maryland/NYC