The youth organisation Generation Deutschland (GD) serves as a junior organisation of Right-wing populist and far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) ) Size has been e on 29 March November 2025 in Giessen. Previously, the Young Alternative for Germany (YES) which: On 31 March March 2025 independently dissolved.
Lukas Nils Staier, known professionally as Cossu, is a German entertainer. Born on June 2, 1989, in Zell am Harmersbach, he spent his childhood in Haslach im Kinzigtal (Baden). His mother is German, while his father, whom he never met, is from the Congo. He identifies with the Black Forest dialect and uses it extensively in his work, embracing it as part of his sense of belonging. Cossu’s artistic journey began at age 13 when he recorded a hip-hop song. Cossu initially pursued a career as a rapper under the name Cossu, releasing songs like 'Schwarzwaldvibe,' 'Magnet,' and 'Ich bin George Floyd.' The latter critically addressed racism, reflecting experiences from his childhood where he faced racial insults on the football field and suffered a broken jaw at age 13 due to an attack by a neo-Nazi. He studied sports, German, and geography for teaching at the University of Heidelberg, earning his degree. Subsequently, he worked as a teacher and educator at a primary school in Stuttgart for several years, continuing to teach even after gaining media attention, now working only one day a week. He gained significant popularity through short comedy clips on TikTok and Instagram, particularly with his 'In Germany we don’t say' format. As a comedian and content creator, Cossu has expanded his reach beyond social media. His work explores themes of origin, clichés, homeland, racism, and integration. He creates viral parodies of German quirks and dialects, incorporating various German dialects like Swabian, Saxon, and Berlin into his stage shows which combine comedy, music, and language. (2022–2024), and SAT.1 Comedy Märchenstunde (2021), and participated in shows like Darf er das? and Verstehen Sie Spaß? . In 2024, he published the book 'We are the Germans,' which became a Spiegel bestseller, and launched a solo stand-up program based on its title. Cossu currently lives in Freiburg, having moved back to Baden at the end of 2024, and is a fan of the SC Freiburg football club. He is considered one of Germany’s most sought-after content creators.
Sahar Enissa Amani, who is known as Enissa Amani, was born in Tehran, Iran, on December 8, 1981; she is now a comedian, artist, and activist with both Iranian and German citizenship. Her family fled Iran in 1985 due to the persecution of her parents, a literature scholar and a doctor, for their socialist views, eventually settling in Frankfurt am Main. She initially studied law at the University of Cologne but later switched to literary studies. She also participated in beauty pageants, winning titles such as Miss 24.de and Vize-Miss Westdeutschland. Having started her career as a comedian around the middle of 2013, Amani achieved rapid success, culminating in the award for best Newcomer of the Year at the German Comedy Awards in 2015. She appeared at various events including NightWash, TV total, Satire Gipfel, and StandUpMigranten, and toured with RebellComedy starting in 2014. Her comedy often addresses politics, social issues, racism, and ethnicity. In 2018, she achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first European woman to have an international Netflix special, titled 'Ehrenwort,' recorded at the St. Pauli Theater in Hamburg. A follow-up short performance for the 'Comedians of the World' series appeared on Netflix in 2019. She also competed in the RTL Comedy Grand Prix in 2015 and finished fourth on 'Let’s Dance' in 2015, partnering with Christian Polanc. Beyond her comedy performances, Amani has expanded her work into television and activism. She hosted her first late-night show, Studio Amani, on ProSieben from March to May 2016, followed by a sketch show titled ‘nissa – Geschichten aus dem Leben’ starting in December 2016. In 2020, she created, produced, and hosted the viral panel talk 'Die beste Instanz' about racism, which earned her the German Grimme Online Award in 2021. Since 2019, Amani has been an activist for human rights, focusing on issues like racism, sexism, and human rights in Iran and Afghanistan, delivering speeches at events such as the Frankfurt Römerberg for Black Lives Matter (2020) and Woman Life Freedom (2022). She is married to rapper Jalil and was honored with a Barbie doll in March 2024. Due to a health issue, Enissa Amani had to return to Germany after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla in September 2025, where she was protesting the Gaza war.
Flula Borg, who performs under the name Flula, is a German entertainer working as an actor, comedian, YouTuber, and musician. Born Kristof Robinson on March 28, 1982, in Erlangen, Germany, he currently resides in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. His career began unconventionally; he initially trained as a Schuhplattler dancer in Bavaria before pursuing other creative avenues. He also played the trombone for fifteen years and, for several years, served as the mascot 'Rameses' at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since February 2007, he has been producing online videos, blending DJing, acting, and musical parody, which led to the launch of his YouTube channel. Flula’s online presence has significantly contributed to his rising prominence. His YouTube channel, boasting over 900,000 subscribers and over 113 million views, features a diverse range of content including vlogs and the popular “AutoTunes” series. The "AutoTunes" video with Chester See, a cover of 'No Diggity,' has garnered over four million views. Throughout his career, Flula has worked with many YouTube creators including Rhett and Link, Miranda Sings, and Smosh; he has also partnered with celebrities like Sir Mix-A-Lot, Ed Helms, and Dirk Nowitzki. His single 'Sweet Potato Casserole' reached No. In 2011, his music reached number 3 on Billboard’s Next Big Sound chart, showing his musical talents. In 2008, he won the Scion Hypeman Contest, further establishing himself within the digital entertainment space. Beyond online content, Flula has expanded into film and television. He has appeared in films like Pitch Perfect 2 (where he played Pieter Krämer, gaining wider recognition in 2015) and The Suicide Squad , portraying Javelin. His television credits include roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm , The Good Place , Workaholics , Silicon Valley , Counterpart , and Ghosts . He also co-hosted E!'s Live from the Red Carpet in 2015 and made multiple appearances on Conan , collaborating with Conan O'Brien. He starred in the 2016 film Buddymoon , which won an award at the Slamdance Film Festival. He has voiced characters in films like Ferdinand (2017), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), and Trolls World Tour (2020). Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety as a rising star in digital entertainment in 2015, and listed as one of the Top 25 Digital Stars by The Hollywood Reporter , Flula continues to create content, currently hosting the podcast Flula Makes Five , launched in September 2023. He received the Kulturpreis Bayern award in 2024.
Gregor Kurtz, known professionally as Roger G., is a 43-year-old German comedian, influencer, and artist from Rostock. Before transitioning to comedy, Kurtz began creating media accounts in 2018 to sell artwork, establishing a significant online presence. Roger G. gained initial recognition through short videos on social media, particularly those depicting everyday family life under the name "Die Wicherts von nebenan." A viral Instagram Reel featuring green children’s margarine (Ende 2023) significantly boosted his visibility, and he now has over 647,000 followers on Instagram. He creates comic-like figures, wordplay, and drawings, which appear on prints and clothing. Kurtz started performing stand-up comedy around 2024, attending open mic nights from August of the previous year to gather feedback. An agency called 'smile' encouraged him to go on stage in early 2024, and his first eight shows sold out within three days (Mitte 2024). He describes his social media content as authentic and improvised, maintaining a 'Random-Bullshit-Liste' on his phone for ideas. His comedy style involves everyday observations and a Northern German perspective, incorporating elements of anime, family life insights, and a love for mustaches. He addresses social and political topics, including criticizing the AFD, and his routines include observations about typical Mecklenburger people, jokes about various types of birds, and humorous suggestions like a mining fair for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. He has appeared on MDR-Comedyshow Olafs Klub (2026) and NDR talk shows, and performed a comedy show at the Kurhaus garden in Rostock. Club in Rostock in September. He describes having his own 'G'-language world, where 'G' stands for level/quality, and believes humor shouldn’t have externally defined boundaries.
Hazel Brugger works as a stand-up comedian, cabaret artist, presenter, blogger, writer and slam poet and has Swiss-German and US-American roots.
Jasmina Kuhnke works as a comedy author and writer in Germany. On platforms on the net she enters Also under the The name of Quattromilf.
Markus Barth is a German comedian, author, and headwriter who was born in Bamberg on March 1, 1977. He spent his childhood in Zeil am Main with two brothers. After briefly studying theater science and English literature at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, he discontinued his studies in 1999. Barth relocated to Cologne that same year, and continues to reside there. Since 2003, he has been in a committed relationship; they formalized their partnership with a registered partnership in 2008 and later married in 2018. Barth’s career began in 1999 when he started working as an author for Die Wochenshow at Sat.1, quickly being promoted to co-headwriter just six months later. He continued his writing work from 2001 to 2005 for Was guckst du?! . Since 2007, he has primarily focused on stand-up comedy, performing with a 'maximal-minimalist' style—one stage and one microphone. His performances draw material from both his personal life and current events, often incorporating future predictions into his routines. He has created numerous stage shows, including Uncool (2009-2010), Deppen mit Smartphones (2010-2014), Mitte 30 und noch nicht mal auferstanden (2014-2016), Sagt wer? (2016-2018), Haha ... Moment, was? (2018-2022), and Ich bin raus! (2022). He also co-hosts a show called "Mütze / Glatze" with Quichotte, and another called "Wilde Geschichten". Barth has received several awards recognizing his work, including the Bielefelder Kabarettpreis in 2010, the Bremer Comedypreis in 2012, the Münsterländer Kabarett-Preis “Kiep” audience award in 2014, and the hannoveraner Publikumspreis “Spezialist” in 2017. He most recently won the Bottroper FrechDAX in 2023. Since September 2019, he has hosted Soweit dazu on WDR television, and beginning in March 2024, he hosts Kabarett aus Franken on BR television. He also co-hosts the podcast "Wilde Geschichten" with Nina Goldberg. Barth is an advocate for recognition of same-sex partnerships and marriage equality, and opposes xenophobia and right-wing populism. His agent is Schwerfel & Kramer in Cologne, and his booking agency is Das Livekontor in Bonn. He sells merchandise such as 'Zwanzigtausend Reiseleiter' and 'Mettwurst ist kein Smoothie'.
Simon Stäblein is a German comedian and moderator, born on November 27, 1987, in Heustreu. He pursued business administration (BWL) studies in Cologne and subsequently worked as a certified business administrator (Diplom-Kaufmann). However, his career took a different direction when he began performing as a comedian in 2012. Stäblein's comedy style has gained recognition through various platforms. He made his television debut in early 2016 at the RTL Comedy Grand Prix and has since appeared on shows like NightWash and The Faisal Kawusi Show. His talent was further acknowledged with wins at the NDR Comedy Contest and the MDR Newcomer Award, Güldener August. He also received the Comedypreis Kleiner Hurz in April 2019 and the Golden Besen at the Stuttgarter Besen competition. From 2016 to 2018, he moderated the Uniklinik-Comedy at the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen and has been moderating NightWash live shows in Cologne since September 2018, as well as 1Live Hörsaal-Comedy since 2019. Stäblein’s work extends beyond television appearances and moderation. He toured with his first solo program, 'Heul doch!', from October 2017 through Germany. Since 2020, he has hosted the infotainment show 'Stäblein seine Themen' on ONE. His current tour, featuring the new program 'Ich schmeiß mich weg!', continues into 2024. He also hosts the podcast "Inside Comedy," interviewing comedians over four seasons comprising 46 episodes. Upcoming performances include sold-out shows in Munich (November 7, 2026), Vienna (November 13 and 14, 2026), and Mülheim a.d. Ruhr (November 5, 2026). He is also scheduled to perform in Freiburg im Breisgau in April 2027, and a show originally planned for February 19, 2027, has been relocated to the deutsche SchauSpielHaus due to renovations. Stäblein's performances often include his solo comedy show titled "Absolute Frechheit." He is openly gay and has been married since December 2017. Rescheduling of shows in Bern (to October 28, 2026) and Basel (to October 29, 2026) demonstrates the continued demand for his performances.
Susanne M. Riedel is a German author, comedian, and reader, based in Berlin. Born in Berlin-Lichterfelde in 1971, she spent the first four decades of her life working as a social pedagogue in the healthcare sector until age 45. Her career shift began in 2015 when she started reading her own texts at various reading stages. This debut performance proved successful; she immediately won first prize at a poetry slam. From 2015 to 2018, she became a regular participant at the 'Für_Wort' reading stage in Berlin-Schöneberg, establishing herself within the Berlin literary and comedic scene. Riedel’s comedy style often finds the core of humor, exploring themes including feminism, the climate crisis, and menopause. She has become a fixture at several prominent Berlin stages, having been part of the ensemble of 'Der Frühschoppen' since 2018, and a member of 'Heim & Welt' since 2020. Her appearances extend beyond these stages; she has appeared on television several times in the cabaret show ‘Ladies Night’ on ARD and was a guest on the 'Ohrfeigen' radio show on Swiss Radio (Schweizer Rundfunk). She is also part of the women's trio 'Textbomben'. Furthermore, since 2024, she performs as a duo, Riedel & Meister, with songwriter Lukas Meister. Riedel’s written work includes humorous short stories published by Satyr Verlag starting in 2021. Her books Ich hab mit Ingwertee gegoogelt: Mein Leben in Autokorrektur (2021) and Lebensmitteallergie: Mein Leben in Autokorrektur (2024) showcase her comedic perspective. She also regularly publishes articles in publications like taz , Brigitte , and offers a newsletter subscription. Horst Evers has described her unique perspective on the world as a gift, making days more surprising, richer, and funnier. She lives in Berlin with her family and has two sons. You can find more information about her work in a YouTube video titled 'Susanne M. Riedel: WER & WAS'.
Thieß Neubert is a German comedian, actor, and television host. He is known as the moderator of the news parody 'Postillon24 Nachrichten,' which began online in 2013. Prior to his association with 'Der Postillon,' he hosted 'Studioeins' on ARD from 1999 to 2003, and appeared in television series like 'Marienhof' (2011) and 'Verbotene Liebe' (2003). He also performed as a stand-up comedian at venues such as Quatsch Comedy Club and NightWash, and has been performing more frequently as a stand-up comedian since 2025. Neubert’s work with 'Postillon24 Nachrichten' has taken various forms over the years. The show was broadcast on NDR Fernsehen from 2014 to 2016, comprising two seasons of six episodes each, plus a 2016 year-end review. He frequently performs with Anne Rothäuser on these shows and related productions. From 2018 to 2022, Neubert and Rothäuser presented a live 'Postillon' stage show across Germany. Additionally, he served as the voice of the 'Postillon Hörfunknachrichten' from 2013 to 2024, which were broadcast daily on N-Joy (NDR) for ten years. In 2021, they launched the news podcast 'Podcastillon.' He is currently presenting twenty episodes of 'Sky Sport Postillon News' for Sky Sport News during the 2024 European Football Championship. Since April 6, 2026, a two-minute show called 'Postillon TELEvision' has been running daily on Tele 5, followed by a nine-minute weekly review on Saturdays. Thieß Neubert is also the SVP Business Development & Strategy speaker for Postillon and has been a managing director of Postillon24 Media UG since 2013. The Süddeutsche Zeitung has featured him, and the FAZ Feuilleton described his style as adding an 'emotional flourish' with phrases like ‘Tja, sportlich’ or ‘Clevere Idee!’ after each segment. He lives in the Unterallgäu region near Memmingen and is available for event moderation and stand-up comedy appearances, including hosting 'Comedy Night' events in Bad Zwischenahn styled like 'Quatsch Comedy Club' and 'NightWash.' Upcoming events are scheduled for October 3, 2026, and December 4, 2026, at the mirror hall in the old Kurhaus in Bad Zwischenahn, featuring three stand-up comedians.
Tülin Sezgin works in Germany as a producer of web videos, works as a comedian and was previously employed in the public sector. Size has been e Under the stage name Conny from the Block as so-called official fluencer known.
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Germany has a diverse comedy culture that includes stand-up, Kabarett, sketch comedy, television, film and live stage performances. German comedians work across many different styles, from observational humour and satire to character comedy, storytelling and improvisation.
GiggleTime's directory brings together German comedians, stand-up comedians, comedy actors, cabaret performers and other personalities from the world of German comedy. Browse the profiles above to discover comedians from different generations and learn more about their careers and performances.
Stand-up comedy has become an increasingly popular part of entertainment in Germany, with comedians performing in comedy clubs, theatres, festivals and other live venues.
German stand-up covers a wide range of subjects and styles. Performers may draw material from everyday life, relationships, work, cultural differences and personal experiences, while others focus on satire, social observations or deliberately absurd humour.
Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich are among the cities with active comedy communities, but German comedians perform throughout the country. The growth of comedy clubs, touring shows and online platforms has also created more opportunities for new performers to reach audiences.
One of the most distinctive parts of German comedy is Kabarett, a form of performance traditionally associated with political and social satire.
Kabarett performers often use humour, irony and commentary to examine current affairs, society and everyday life. Although Kabarett has its own traditions and style, modern German comedy includes many performers who move between different formats, combining elements of cabaret, stand-up and theatrical performance.
This long-standing tradition gives German comedy a particularly broad range, from light entertainment and observational humour to more satirical performances.
Television has played a major role in making German comedians familiar to large audiences. Comedy series, sketch programmes, panel shows, late-night formats and entertainment programmes have provided platforms for performers from different backgrounds.
German comedians and comedy actors are also active in cinema, theatre and voice acting. Some performers have built careers primarily through television, while others began with live comedy before moving into acting, writing or presenting.
Germany's entertainment industry also includes performers from different regions and cultural backgrounds, contributing to the variety of voices found within contemporary German comedy.
German is the main language of the country's comedy scene, but German-language comedy also reaches audiences in Austria, Switzerland and other parts of the German-speaking world.
At the same time, digital platforms have made it easier for German comedians to reach international audiences. YouTube, podcasts, social media and streaming services allow performers to publish sketches, stand-up clips, interviews and other comedy content without relying solely on traditional television or live venues.
This changing media landscape has helped introduce a new generation of German comedians to wider audiences.
Looking for German comedians, German stand-up comedians or comedy performers from Germany? Explore the GiggleTime directory above to discover comedians working across stand-up, television, film, theatre and other forms of entertainment.
Use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the profiles to discover new performers. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career highlights, performances, photographs and other interesting details.
Whether you're interested in German stand-up comedy, Kabarett, comedy actors, television comedians or emerging German comedy talent, GiggleTime makes it easier to discover the people behind the humour.
The directory continues to grow as new German comedians and comedy personalities are added.
