 Klawitter is often chosen to play in historical films because of his slightly old fashioned appearance that can be compared to that of Ralph Fiennes.On television he is frequently cast in crime series like the famous Tatort-series ("Scene of the Crime") where he has appeared in three episodes so far, or - recently - Der Bulle von Tölz.His most successful production so far was the leading role in the acclaimed German TV movie "" ("The Shop"), where he played next to Adolf-Grimme-Preis-winner Martin Benrath.