Rolf Heim was born in Switzerland in 1961 and took a degree in acting during 1984-198 in Sweden. Later on (1989-1992), he extended his education by taking a course in directing at The School of Stage Arts, Theatre Cantabile in Denmark. He has staged several plays and operas at many of the reputable theatres in Copenhagen and is currently one of the three managing directors at The Boat Theatre in Copenhagen.