Born in Linz, Austria, to visual artists Joerg Kahler and Veronica Polagnoli, Mathias spent his early years by Lake Attersee, Austria. At age 12, he relocated to Vancouver, Canada, where he attended junior high school. His passion for acting emerged at 16 when he began taking drama classes, soon leading to his first theatre roles. In 1994, he made his German television debut in the popular series „Kommissar Rex.“ Since then, he has worked as a freelance actor appearing in numerous successful productions across cinema, television, and stage. Today, Mathias Kahler-Polagnoli divides his time between Austria and Italy. Rome.