Global Talent Directory

Comedians from Germany

The comedian directory of Germany — profiles, bios, photos, and social links for comedians from Germany.

188 comedians

Abdelkarim Zemhoute

Abdelkarim Zemhoute, known professionally as Abdelkarim, is a German-Moroccan comedian born on October 6, 1981, in Bielefeld, Germany. He is of German-Moroccan descent and currently resides in Duisburg. His parents immigrated from Morocco to Germany, and he was raised with a Muslim upbringing. Initially pursuing academic paths, Abdelkarim studied Germanistics and Islamic Studies for a year before switching to law. However, he dropped out of law school in order to pursue a comedy career. Abdelkarim began performing stand-up comedy in 2007 at the Cologne Wohnzimmertheater. His comedy often explores his experiences with youth culture, the Hauptschule (secondary school), and life as a Moroccan migrant growing up in Bielefeld. People noticed him because he was on TV shows like "heute-show" and "Nightwash." His first show by himself, 'Zwischen Ghetto und Germanen,' came out as a CD in 2014 and looks at these ideas. 1,' beginning in January 2017. He has received multiple comedy and cabaret awards, including the German Television Award in 2018 and the Golden Camera award in 2020. Beyond stand-up, Abdelkarim’s work includes co-hosting the weekly podcast 'nich.nich.nich.' with Lutz Birkner since January 2021 and moderating the football comedy show 'Tippitaka' on DAZN starting in the 2021/22 season. He also hosts the TV show 'Team Abdel' on WDR Fernsehen since November 15, 2021. In 2023, he participated in both the German Evangelical Church Congress in Nuremberg and 'Let’s Dance,' where he reached the second round. His current show, "Plan Z – jetzt will er’s wissen!" (Plan Z - Now he wants to know!), reflects on past plans and future prospects, incorporating themes of Germany, integration, and everyday absurdities. Tickets for his shows are available through the JOKE-FM-Ticketshop; he has tour dates planned for autumn/winter 2026 and 2027. He appeared at the German Television Award gala and ceremony on September 25, 2024, and participated in Michel Abdollahi’s 'Käpt'ns Dinner' in 2025.

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Katjana Gerz

Katjana Gerz is a German-American actress, comedian, and presenter. Born in Hamburg on June 30, 1985, she is currently 41 years old and holds both German and U.S.-American citizenship. Her parents, who met in India and received names from an Indian guru, combined Katja and Tatjana to create her unique name. She grew up bilingual, raised by an American mother and a German father, and spent her childhood and youth living in both Germany and the United States. Gerz began acting classes for young people in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1997, continuing her training with acting classes at the Tiziani-Roth private acting school in Rhineland-Palatinate from 2000 to 2005. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe from 2001 to 2005 and later studied acting at the Potsdam-Babelsberg Film and Television School from 2007 to 2012, also attending the ETI Europäisches Theaterinstitut | Schauspielschule Berlin from 2005 to 2007. Her film debut was in the 2009 film Must Love Death , where she played Heather. Following this, she appeared in several university and short films. Since graduating from film school, Gerz has been featured in numerous television productions and has performed on stages in Potsdam and at the Maxim Gorki Theater and Hebbel am Ufer in Berlin. She made a guest appearance on the US television series Law & Order: New York in 2010. From October 2016 to December 2017, she published sketches on the YouTube channel Gute Arbeit Originals with Florentin Will. She has been a regular moderator with Etienne Gardé at Rocket Beans TV since 2017, and has also worked on heute-show and MaiThink X – Die Show since 2021. She co-hosts the Podcast Schmodcast with Etienne Gardé since 2021 and hosts her own podcast, Nie gehört , since March 2019, which features people with unusual professions. Her work has earned her recognition, including a nomination for a Deutscher Fernsehpreis in 2017 and winning 'Best Actress' for the web series `Brooklyn in Love` in 2013. She continues to act, recently appearing in TV movies such as ‘Rosen und Reis’ (2024), multiple ‘Wendland - Stiller und...’ TV movies (2023), and ‘Vorübergehend glücklich - Vredenhorst’ (2023).

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Katrin Bauerfeind

Katrin Bauerfeind is a German journalist, author, comedian, and television personality. She was born in Aalen on July 21, 1982, and grew up as an only child in her hometown. After graduating from Schubart-Gymnasium Aalen in 2002, she studied technical journalism at the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in Sankt Augustin from October 2003 to February 2007, earning a diploma. Her early career began with a casting win in October 2005 for the daily internet TV show Ehrensenf, which she hosted from November 2005 to June 2007. The Ehrensenf program garnered significant recognition, receiving several awards in 2006, including the LeadAward, Grimme Online Award, and a Publikumspreis. During this time, she also contributed to the radio station 1 Live. Bauerfeind's television appearances began in February 2007 with hosting duties for the Berlinale Journal. She subsequently appeared on shows like TV total and Harald Schmidt Show, and hosted Kulturmagazin Stilbruch for rbb in June 2007. From September 2007 to January 2008, she substituted for Tita von Hardenberg as host of Polylux on Das Erste. Her work continued with appearances in Krömer – Die Internationale Show (2008) and co-producing and hosting the 3sat series 1-2-3 Moskau (March 2008). Bauerfeind has hosted numerous prominent events and shows, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the International Film Festivals Berlin (58th and 59th editions), ZDF’s EU von A–Z (June 2009), and 3sat’s Thementag ausgeSCHLAFEN (October 2008). She hosted the pop culture magazine Bauerfeind on 3sat from 2009 to 2013, and was part of Harald Schmidt’s late-night show team from 2009 to 2011. She co-hosted 3 nach 9 (May 2010) and Eine Stunde Zeit für die Wochenzeitung Die Zeit on Radio Eins (March 2008 to December 2011). She has authored three bestselling books: 'Mir fehlt ein Tag zwischen Sonntag und Montag', 'Hinten sind Rezepte drin', and 'Alles kann, Liebe muss'. Currently, she hosts the talk show Bauerfeind – Die Show zur Frau on MDR and One since February 2019, and the live podcast Frau Bauerfeind hat Fragen since March 2018. She continues to appear on various television shows and podcasts, demonstrating an ongoing and diverse career.

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Keirut Wenzel

Keirut Wenzel, also written as Keirut Wenzel, is a German actor, comedian, stand-up comedian, cabaret artist, moderator, and teacher. Born on March 30, 1972, in Herford, he grew up in Bonn. He holds a diploma in biology, having studied genetics at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. His early comedic beginnings involved performing with the 'Comedy Crocodiles' alongside Oliver Bröker, Bastian Pastewka, and Bernhard Hoëcker, starting during his high school years. During that time, he also participated in various television shows in the comedy area. Wenzel’s career progressed through acting workshops in London (1998-1999) and completion of the Köln Comedy Schule in 2001. He was discovered for the Sat.1 show 'Was guckst du?!' by Kaya Yanar that same year, and began touring Germany as a stand-up comedian with his solo program 'Ich bin so happy!' from 2002. His subsequent solo program, 'perfekt verplant' (2007/2008), gained wider recognition when it was completely recorded and broadcast by Sat.1 Comedy. Segments from this program appeared in WDR shows like 'NightWash' and 'Fun(k)haus', as well as the BR show 'Ottis Schlachthof.' He also hosted the monthly comedy show 'Wednesday Night Live' in Bonn from 2002 to 2007, and became a regular host at the First Cologne Living Room Theater. Currently, Keirut Wenzel continues to tour Germany with his solo program 'Das Bakterium schlägt zurück,' which incorporates his background as a biologist. His comedy style is described as biokulturelles Kabarett and often incorporates scientific topics and studies. Critics have praised him for his "bissige Ironie," "Meister der feinen Zwischentöne," and as "Ein Top-Comedian." He is also known for his spontaneous audience engagement and improvisation. Beyond stand-up, he has acted in television series such as “Harald-Schmidt-Show,” “Anrheinern,” “Pastewka,” and “Leider lustig,” and appeared in the film Der Wixxer with Bastian Pastewka. He regularly moderates live stage shows of the TV program 'Nightwash' across Germany, and continues to host the monthly comedy show 'Juxmix' in Cologne-Nippes.

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Klaus Büchner

Klaus Büchner, born on March 26, 1948, in Hamburg, is a multifaceted German entertainer. He works as a musician, book author, and voice actor. Before pursuing these artistic endeavors, he gained experience as a stagehand at the Ernst-Deutsch-Theater in Hamburg. His career began with musical contributions as a singer in the group Torfrock. This early involvement in music laid the groundwork for his later comedic partnerships. In 1980, Klaus Büchner and Klaus Baumgart formed the Schlagerduo Klaus und Klaus, marking a significant shift toward comedy. The duo achieved widespread recognition with their 1985 hit, "An der Nordseeküste," based on the Irish folk song 'The Wild Rover'. This song propelled their album of the same name to sales exceeding 250,000 copies. He also explored solo musical ventures, releasing a single as K.B. under the pseudonym in 1982. Additionally, he contributed to the formation of Hammaburg with Raymond Voß in 1982. Büchner’s comedic talents extend beyond music; he is also known for his voice acting work. He voiced the character Werner in the Werner-Films and contributed songs to their soundtracks. He voices Nulli in the children's animated series 'Nulli und Priesemut'. He starred as a singing waiter in the film 'Geld oder Leber' in 1986. A highlight of his career is his lead voice acting role in the animated comedy film 'Werner - Full Rooäää!!!', released in Germany on September 16, 1999. This film, combining action, comedy, and animation with German dialogue, featured a cast including Rötger Feldmann, Thomas Struck, Andi Feldmann, Kulle Westphal, and Benno Hoffmann. He published collections of his poems, 'Hanebüchner – Meine Gedichte und Fotos' in 2018 and 'Hanebüchner II – Er dichtet wieder' in 2019. While the Klaus & Klaus project concluded in 1997, with a final performance at the Bremer Sechstagerennen, the duo continues to perform at celebrations and parties, maintaining their popularity, especially on Mallorca.

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Konrad Stöckel

Konrad Stöckel, born in Hamburg on June 7, 1978, is a German entertainer with diverse talents. He functions as a comedian, moderator, magician, and entertainer, frequently performing under the alter ego 'Fat King Konrad'. His interest in magic began early, sparked by a magic kit in 1991. At just thirteen years old, he had a guest appearance at the Schmidt-Theater in Hamburg in 1992, marking his first professional engagement. He continues to be a regular host in the "Schmidt Mitternachtsshow" and hosts an annual Christmas show called "Fettes Fest" at the Schmidt Theater. Stöckel’s comedy style developed through various influences. A book about showmen, freaks, and sensation artists around 1996 significantly shaped his performance approach. He achieved recognition in the magic community, becoming the German Youth Champion of magic in the Comedy-Illusion category in 1996 and receiving the 'Ken Brooke' honorary award from the Magic Circle Berlin and Ted Lesley in 1995. His performances have included appearances at the Quatsch Comedy Club and on the show Nightwash, as well as frequent appearances in the "Schmidt Mitternachtsshow." He has also achieved several Guinness World Records, including feats like sticking clothespins to his face and smashing stones on his head. Stöckel’s career includes television appearances and tours. He received the 'Comedy Hot Shot' award from ProSieben in 2003, and his own television show, 'Konrad Stöckel Show,' aired on ProSieben in 2004. He toured Germany in 2005 and appeared in various TV shows. Other notable appearances include performances at the Arosa Humor Festival in 2008, a tour of Asia as part of the Blitzfilm Festival in late 2010, and participation in exhibitions of bizarre objects. Die Schule und ich,' and currently tours with the program 'Wenn’s stinkt und kracht ist’s Wissenschaft'. This current show, which features live experiments for the whole family, explores scientific phenomena and addresses topics like global warming and the connection between alcohol and weather patterns. Performances are scheduled through January 2024 in cities such as Güstrow and Norderney.

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Matt Lucas

An English actor, comedian, writer, television host, and singer, Matthew Richard Lucas performs professionally under the name Matt Lucas. Born on March 5, 1974, in Paddington, London, he grew up in Stanmore. His family has Jewish heritage; his grandmother fled Berlin in 1938, and some of his mother’s family escaped Nazi Germany before World War II. He attended Aylward Primary School and Haberdashers' Boys' School alongside Sacha Baron Cohen and David Baddiel. Lucas studied drama at the University of Bristol from 1992 to 1995 but did not complete his degree. Lucas began performing comedy at Bernard Chumley’s theatre at age 18 and appeared on stage with Bob Mortimer in 1992. He gained mainstream exposure through appearances on the quiz show 'Shooting Stars' from 1993 to 2002 and co-hosted ‘Rock Profile’ with David Walliams from 1999 to 2000. Lucas gained recognition for his collaborations with David Walliams, particularly in the sketch show *Little Britain*. This program began as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001 and then moved to television in 2003. The pair also worked together on *Come Fly with Me* (2010-2011), and *Radio Times* identified them as the most influential figures in television comedy in January 2005. Lucas wrote material for Sacha Baron Cohen, including for the Ali G character. Throughout his career, Lucas has appeared in numerous films, including Astro Boy (2009), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Bridesmaids (2011), Gnomeo & Juliet (2011), Paddington (2014) and Wonka (2023). He has also portrayed George Dawes from 1995 to 2009 in The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer and played Nardole in Doctor Who from 2015 to 2017. Lucas co-hosted The Great British Bake Off from 2020 to 2023 and has also played Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables (2010, 2011, 2019, 2025-26). He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bristol in 2017 and acquired German citizenship in November 2021, becoming a dual citizen. His autobiography, Little me , was published in October 2017.

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Olli Dittrich

Born in Offenbach am Main on November 20, 1956, Oliver Michael Dittrich is known by the stage name Olli Dittrich. His parents were journalist Kurt Dittrich and painter/fashion designer Gisela Dittrich. The family relocated to Hamburg when he was three years old. He attended the Suederschule Langenhorn and later the Gymnasium Alstertal, repeating two grades before transferring to the Realschule Eschenweg, where he obtained his Mittlere Reife in 1975. A German entertainer, Olli Dittrich works as a comedian, actor, and musician. Starting his career in 1975, Dittrich initially pursued training as a theater painter at the Hamburg State Opera from 1975 to 1978, while also working as a musician, composer, and songwriter. He formed the Skiffle band Abbey Tavern Skiffle Company at age 16 and released his debut single 'Ich bin 18' in 1977. After that, he worked at Polydor Records for seven years, progressing from packer to product manager. He gained fame in Germany through his work on the comedy television show RTL Samstag Nacht, where he appeared in 148 episodes from 1993 to 1998. He is known for creating fictional characters. Dittrich frequently collaborates with Wigald Boning; together they formed the band Die Doofen, which sold over 1.5 million copies and toured with Jon Bon Jovi in 1995. They also created the interview spoof 'Zwei Stühle – eine Meinung,' which won the Adolf Grimme Prize in 1995 and earned Dittrich a Bayerischer Fernsehpreis in 1994. Dittrich received a Bambi award in 1994 and 1995 for RTL-Samstag Nacht and Die Doofen respectively, as well as a Golden Camera award. He also plays in the band Texas Lightning, which had a No. He achieved one number one single and a Top 5 album, and competed for Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest during 2006. From 1998 onwards, Dittrich has participated in film and television projects, featuring in many shows, programs, and movies; notable examples include 'The Assassination of Hitler' (2004), 'Same Same But Different' (2009), and 'Hallo Spencer - The Film' (2024). He has also produced yearly Christmas mockumentaries for ARD since the 2010s. An asteroid, 283141 Dittsche, was named in his honor in 2008.

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René Marik

René Marik, born on June 1, 1970, in Hildesheim, is a German comedian and puppeteer. Initially studying mathematics at the University of Siegen after high school, he later pursued his passion for puppetry, attending the Hochschule für Schauspielkunst “Ernst Busch” Berlin from 1995 and earning a diploma in 1999. He transitioned from a YouTube sensation to a regular presence in German entertainment, beginning his career around ten years prior to the present time with videos posted online. Marik’s comedy style is described as quirky, affectionate, and unique, primarily featuring puppetry. He gained recognition performing solo or with artists like Rainald Grebe, and has performed at various theaters including the Neues Theater in Halle (Saale), Freilichtspiele Schwäbisch Hall, and the Deutschen Theater in Berlin. Early in his career, he performed regularly at the Steintor-Varieté in Halle, where he developed his most famous character: a blind, speech-impaired mole. This character’s YouTube appearances became popular, leading to television show appearances and establishing Marik as a pioneer of puppetry for adults. The Mole is now considered a permanent fixture in German cultural canon. He regularly performs at the Quatsch Comedy Club and Bar jeder Vernunft in Berlin, and tours regularly across Germany. He performs under the name “Eminenz Don Mercedes Moped,” singing love songs with comedic twists. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Cabinet Prize in Comedy in 2007 and the Jury Prize at the Prix Pantheon in 2008. He released several DVDs, Autschn! in 2008, which went triple platinum with over 150,000 sales, and KasperPop in November 2010. He also provided voice acting for the German version of the film Rapunzel – Neu verföhnt in 2010. While he announced a temporary halt to his puppet shows in 2011 and later stated he would not create further puppet shows in 2013, he resumed touring in 2015 with the program ZeHage! Best Of+X , featuring both new and popular puppet numbers. His autobiographical book Wie einmal ein Bagger auf mich fiel: Eine Provinzjugend was published in autumn 2019.

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Terence Hill

Terence Hill, born Mario Girotti on March 29, 1939, in Venice, Italy, is an Italian-German actor and comedian. His mother, Ottilie Minna Hildegard Thieme, was German from Lommatzsch near Dresden, while his father, Girolamo Girotti, was Italian from Amelia, Umbria, and a chemist. He holds Italian, US American, and since 2022, German citizenship. Hill began acting at age 12, appearing in 'Vacation with a Gangster' (1951). Throughout the 1950s, he had roles in several films including 'Voice of Silence' (1953) and 'Golden Vein' (1954), securing his first lead role in 'Guaglione' (1956). He studied classical literature for a few semesters at the University of Rome. He experienced the bombing of Dresden as a child while living in Lommatzsch, Saxony, and later moved to Amelia, Italy in 1947. In 1964, he returned to Germany and starred in films based on Karl May novels, including 'Winnetou II'. He adopted the name 'Terence Hill' in 1967 after appearing in 'God Forgives… I Don’t!' with Bud Spencer. That film, directed by Giuseppe Colizzi, became a major success and established him as a star. He and Carlo Pedersoli (Bud Spencer) formed a successful comedic duo, starring in numerous films including Western parodies and Italowesterns. They appeared in 18 films together over 35 years, creating the “Hau-Drauf-Komödie” genre with films like 'The Right and the Left Hand of the Devil' (1970) and 'Vier Fäuste für ein Halleluja' (1971). Hill also directed several films, including 'Keiner haut wie Don Camillo' (1984), 'Lucky Luke' (1991), and 'Die Troublemaker' (1994), which was dedicated to Bud Spencer. He wrote the screenplay for 'Mein Name ist Somebody – Zwei Fäuste kehren zurück,' which he also directed and starred in; a film that took ten years to complete. From 2000 to 2022, he played the title role in the long-running Italian TV series 'Don Matteo'. He opened a Gelateria Girotti in Amelia in 2017.

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Tommy Krappweis

Thomas 'Tommy' Krappweis was born in Munich on May 9, 1972. He is a multifaceted creative, functioning as a writer, comedian, film director, television director, audiodrama director, producer, and musician. He grew up in Munich-Neuperlach with his younger brother Nico, and his father, Werner Krappweis, was an automechanic and multiple Bavarian champion cyclist; his mother, Karin Krappweis, was a gymnastics teacher. From a young age, he demonstrated artistic inclinations, performing as Karl Valentin at age 8 and writing a play when he was 9, and creating stop-motion films on Super-8. Krappweis's career began with various performance roles. At 14, he appeared in children's audio plays, and later worked at the Western town No Name City and toured with the Red Grizzly Saloon circus, writing and choreographing stunt shows. He also had small television appearances, including a role in Forsthaus Falkenau at age 16 and appearances in SOKO 5113 in 1993 and 1996. Between 1995 and 1998, he served as a member of the ensemble for the German television comedy program RTL Samstag Nacht, a role that established his reputation as a comedian. He co-created the series Far Out with Holger Schmidt, Ralf Betz, and Mirco Nontschew. A significant point in his career was the creation of the KiKa character Bernd das Brot with Norman Cöster and Erik Haffner; he received the Adolf Grimme Prize in 2004 and again in 2014 for this work. He founded and manages the production company bumm film GmbH in Otterfing near Munich, co-founding it with his brother Nico in 1998. In 2013 and 2014, he oversaw the creation of a film based on his fantasy trilogy Mara und der Feuerbringer. This film was subsequently recognized with the Jury Fantasy Award at the German Role Play Convention in 2015. Since 2009, he has written children's and young adult literature, including the Ghostsitter series, a three-time Lovelybooks Awards winner. The Ghostsitter audio drama series achieved the highest success rate on Amazon Music Germany in 2017. By 2023, seventeen installments had been released, consistently ranking high on Audible’s charts; a version produced for the United States reached the Top 5 in 2020 and has continued with four seasons through 2023. He co-authored the audio drama Kohlrabenschwarz with Christian von Aster in 2020, which is being adapted into a streaming series by Paramount+. Krappweis frequently collaborates with Wigald Boning and hosts weekly live streams on Twitch under the name WildMics. In 2022, he was presented with the European of the Year Award. Furthermore, in 2023, he was nominated for a Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his work on RTL Samstag Nacht – The Reunion. He and his team received the Kaiser Maximilian Prize Tirol in 2021 and the Civil Society Award. His work is available on Audible, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. He also produces merchandise for projects like "Ghostsitter & Co." and creates music. He has been involved in the "Maraverse" fan page and a related Discord server. Krappweis's career continues with new Ghostsitter adventures scheduled for 2024 and the third season of Kohlrabenschwarz also planned for that year.

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Volker Zack

Volker Zack, legally Volker Möller since April 2021, is a German actor, musician, and comedian born Volker Jablinski on January 31, 1971, in Dresden. He grew up in the Wilder Mann district of Dresden as the son of a concrete engineer. His height is 1.56 meters, and he speaks German natively, along with English, and possesses knowledge of Saxon dialects. Zack currently resides in Hamburg. Zack's early life was marked by political activism. He refused membership in the Free German Youth (FDJ) in 1989 and co-founded the punk band Fehlschicht that same year. His participation in protests led to three arrests by the Ministry for State Security, including a three-day imprisonment in Bautzen I prison following a demonstration on October 6, 1989. Embracing pacifism, he engaged with the Jungen Gemeinde and the Church of Below, and subsequently performed civilian service as a conscientious objector at a facility for people with disabilities. Zack pursued formal acting training, studying from 1996 to 2001 at the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg. He also attended a Film Acting Workshop at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg in 2003. His career includes diverse roles, ranging from appearances in television crime series like Tatort and the film Das Leben der Anderen , where he played a Stasi typewriter expert, to a role as a soldier Edgar Wallace in Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds . He also had a part in Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel . From January 2005 to 2008, he hosted the comedy show Zack! Comedy nach Maß on Sat.1, which featured approximately 1500 sketches over five seasons. Since 2014, Zack has starred in Die Feuerzangenbowle at the Comödie Dresden, performing over 100 shows and portraying Hans Pfeiffer. He continues to work extensively in film and television, with recent roles including appearances in The Phoenician Scheme (2024), Psychobilly Fever Dream (2022), and Straight outta Crostwitz (2021). In 2024, he will play a role in Winnetou II – Ribanna und Old Firehand at the Karl-May-Festspiele Bad Segeberg. He received the Wall-of-Smile-Stern from the Comödie Dresden in January 2025 and is currently married to actress Berit Möller since April 2021, becoming a father in 2020.

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