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Astrid Gloria

Astrid Gloria Irmer, the Appears under the stage name Hertha Schwätzig, works in Germany as a cabaretist, magician, singer and stage artist.

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Bernhard Hoëcker, pronounced [ˈhoːɛkɐ], works in Germany as an actor, voice actor, comedian and television presenter. He became known mainly through the parody show Switch and his permanent participation in the rate team of Genial next to it. Since 2014 he is part of the advice team of Hard to believe! The NDR , and from 2015 he takes on the role of team captain in Who knows such a thing? in the first.

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Boris Meinzer

Boris Meinzer is a German comedian, independent comedy writer and producer who 2019 the German Radio Award twice in the Category “Best Comedy”.

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Bürger Lars Dietrich

Bürger Lars Dietrich, born Lars Dietrich on February 2, 1973, in Potsdam, is a German entertainer, rapper, and pop musician. He adopted the name "Bürger" due to frequent interactions with police officers in East Germany. Identifying as an entertainer, he aims to combine various talents like rapping, singing, writing, comedy, and dancing. Dietrich’s early training included ten years at a Polytechnische Oberschule in Potsdam, followed by rigorous classical dance training at the Palucca School in Dresden and the State Ballet School Berlin. He performed at the Berliner Metropol-Theater during this time. In 1985, he formed the PDM Teenie-Rapper with friends. A transition to stunt work occurred in May 1992 at the DEFA studios in Babelsberg. His career gained momentum in April 1994 with the release of his first single, 'Mädchenmillionär,' and his first album, 'Was hat man denn vom Leben?'. He collaborated with Stefan Raab, serving as a co-commentator on ‘Vivasion’ and writing lyrics for some of Raab's songs. Bürger Lars Dietrich achieved wider fame in 1996 with the summer hit "Sexy Eis," a cover version of Dr. Hook’s “Sexy Eyes.” He co-hosted Stefan Raab's show 'Vivasion' on VIVA from 1995 to 1996 and collaborated with Stefan Raab and Jürgen Drews on a remake of 'Ein Bett im Kornfeld' in 1995. From August 2001, he regularly appeared on the Sat.1 show 'Die Wochenshow'. He has since starred in various television shows and films, including 'Es kommt noch dicker' (2012) as Oleg, and 'Alles getürkt' (2002). He hosted 'Dein Song' on KiKA from 2009 to 2024. He has also been touring with his stage show 'Dietrichs Demokratische Republik' since 2012, based on his book 'Schlecht englisch kann ich gut'. Recent appearances include ‘The Masked Singer’ (2022), where he finished second as the werewolf, and 'Frei Schnauze' (RTL) with Dirk Bach. He currently lives in Berlin with actress Türkiz Talay and their son, having been in a relationship since 2002.

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Dieter Thomas

Dieter Thomas was a German cabaret artist and comedian, born March 18, 1947, in Limburg an der Lahn. His early life took several unexpected turns; after attending elementary school from 1953 to 1961, he twice failed to secure an apprenticeship as an electrician at age 14 and instead worked in a factory. Further attempts at formal education, including failing an exam for the Wiesbaden police school in 1963, also proved unsuccessful. He avoided military service through what he described as trickery, an experience he believed sparked his later comedic talent. Following this, he traveled the world for two years before settling in Frankfurt am Main in the late 1960s and participating in student protests. Dieter Thomas’s career began to take shape in the mid-1970s. He earned his high school diploma (Abitur) in 1975 and briefly studied German and political science at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, though he did not complete the degree. From 1976, he developed a distinctive stage persona with various partners. In summer 1976, he co-founded 'Karl Napp’s Chaos Theater,' which continued until summer 1981. He then co-founded 'Vorläufige Frankfurter Fronttheater' (later 'Frankfurter Fronttheater') in January 1982 alongside Matthias Beltz and Hendrike von Sydow. His performances often satirized current events, including topics like the 'Startbahn West' and the 'Wackersdorf reprocessing plant,' as well as police actions during student demonstrations. Dieter Thomas’s comedy style was unique, incorporating juggling with objects such as balls, fruit, or even small Christmas trees. He also incorporated clownish Hessian dialect ('Gebabbel') into his performances. For over 30 years, he performed satirically, frequently targeting the Sponti scene and often questioning the authenticity of his own statements. He appeared in television shows and films with Hendrike von Sydow, including 'Scheibenwischer', 'Zu Gast im Fronttheater', 'Dieter & Hendrike', and 'Die Sache ist gelaufen.' His later work included the program "Weihnachts(d)App," and he planned to release an app related to it, designed to help navigate family gatherings during the holidays. He collaborated with numerous other comedians throughout his career, and was described as an "Urhesse" who viewed the world from the perspective of a funny small-town rogue. Dieter Thomas died in Limburg an der Lahn on April 8, 2016, following a diagnosis of cancer only months prior.

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Doctor All-Knowing

The German humorist and web video producer Doctor Allwissend received the German Web Video Award in 2014. Category ‘FA’ Q “For his video “Where shyness comes from”.

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Gerd Knebel

Gerd Knebel, born March 30, 1953, in Rodgau, Germany, was a multifaceted entertainer known as a musician, comedian, and actor. He spent much of his career collaborating with others, notably as a founding member of the comedy duo Badesalz, established in 1982 alongside Hendrik Nachtsheim. Prior to that, from 1988, he was the lead singer of the comedy rock combo Flatsch. Knebel’s early work demonstrated a distinctive comedic style characterized by sketches performed with a strong Hessian accent. Badesalz achieved considerable popularity throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The duo appeared in several television programs, including 'Och Joh' (ARD), 'Comedy-Stories' (Sat.1), and a program simply titled 'Badesalz' on Comedy Central. They released numerous albums between 1990 and 2018, with several reaching significant chart positions. The album 'Nicht ohne meinen Pappa' (1991) reached #70, while 'Diwodaso' (1993) peaked at #15. Further successes included 'Zarte Metzger' (1995), which charted at #9, and 'Wie Mutter und Tochter' (1997), reaching #4. Their film credits include 'Das Super Dong Dong' (1989) and 'Abbuzze! Der Badesalz-Film' (1996). The duo also embarked on multiple tour programs beginning in 1985, including the 'Das Super Dong-Dong' tour. In 1993, they published a book titled 'Badesalz, Vaz Daz Den?' Following Badesalz’s dissolution, Knebel continued performing and recording. From 2005 to 2007, he was part of the group Die Groben Junggesellen. In 2006, he launched a solo program called 'Um was geht’s hier eigentlich?' and created a tribute program for Matthias Beltz. He also explored various musical collaborations, including joining the Deutschrock band Angst vor Clowns in 2007 and 2008, and releasing a CD with Olaf Mill in 2010 titled Nette Rabenväter. Other projects included forming the metal band GiftDwarf with Olaf Mill in 2011 and launching the solo project 'Die Knebells' in 2016. He released a CD with Mädness under the name 'Dirty Dabbes' in 2018, and an album of Spanish songs under the pseudonym Gerdo Sintrenza in 2022. Gerd Knebel died on January 24, 2026, in Nieder-Roden, leaving behind two children. He was diagnosed with cancer.

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Lutz van der Horst

Lutz van der Horst ist ein deutscher Fernsehmoderator und Komiker, der vor allem durch seine Tätigkeit als politischer Satire‑Reporter in der heute‑show Bekanntheit erlangte.

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Otto Dürr

He began his career as a Mainz carnival performer and initially worked in the Mainz city administration as an administrative specialist. From 1952, he established himself as part of the comedic duo 'Frau Babbisch and Frau Struwwelich' alongside Georg Berresheim, performing for three decades until 1982. Dürr played the role of the somewhat clumsy 'Frau Babbisch' within this partnership. Their performances sometimes extended beyond the carnival season. Dürr’s professional life included diverse roles. After his time in the Mainz city administration, he worked at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Later, he served as a personnel specialist at ZDF. In 1965, he transitioned to self-employment, opening an artist agency. He also contributed to musical traditions, composing the "Kressbronner Sängerspruch" for the Liederkranz Kressbronn in 1952, a choir with which he was associated. His appearances were noted in various contexts, including the 'Mainz, wie es singt und lacht' television program in 1964, where he performed alongside Georg Berresheim as Fraa Babbisch and Fraa Struwwelisch, following an appearance by Dr. Willi Scheu (Bajazz). The newspaper AZ anticipated a performance of 'Heile, heile Gänsje' during one of his appearances. Otto Dürr’s work was integral to the popular television program 'Mainz bleibt Mainz,' which began in 1955 as 'Mainz wie es singt und lacht.' This show significantly contributed to the wider recognition of Mainzer Fastnacht, broadcasting in Austria from 1957 and Switzerland via Eurovision from 1958. The program experienced a 'Fastnachtsrivalität' with ZDF starting in 1964. He appeared alongside other notable participants such as Joe Ludwig, Herbert Bonewitz, Willi Scheu, Georg Berresheim, and Jürgen Dietz. Rolf Braun served as Sitzungspräsident for 25 years, until 1989, and his phrase 'Wolle mer’n eroilosse?' became a recurring joke in the show. The program continues to be scheduled at least until 2024, with Andreas Schmitt currently holding the position of Sitzungspräsident since 2014.

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Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer, born Dieter Tappert on January 8, 1972, in Düren, Germany, is a German comedian. He spent his childhood in Nörvenich and later moved to Cologne in the mid-1990s. Initially training as a welder, he also pursued studies in music and media education. His career began in 1998 at a radio station in Eupen, Belgium (100’5 Das Hitradio), where he quickly gained recognition. It was through over 800 prank calls that he established the persona of Paul Panzer, a name he adopted for his comedic work. Paul Panzer's comedy style is characterized by a distinctive speech impediment, mispronunciation, and the incorporation of foreign terms into German. Recurring characters like 'Dachdeckermeister Benether' and 'Szabo' feature prominently in his routines. He developed the comedy series 'Die Baulöwen,' which consists of over 200 episodes. His first solo stand-up program, 'Heimatabend Deluxe,' proved successful, leading to a televised version airing on RTL in 2006. This performance earned him the German Comedy Award as best newcomer that same year. Following his early success, Paul Panzer continued to expand his reach. He starred in the film 'Männersache' in 2009, co-writing the script with Mario Barth. A stage program, 'Endlich Freizeit – Was für′n Stress!', launched in 2009 and has been ongoing. From 2011 to 2014, he co-hosted 'Stars bei der Arbeit' on RTL. Since 2016, he has appeared frequently as a guest on the quiz show 'Wer weiß denn sowas?'. He also streams live on Twitch.tv as Paul Panzer since December 2020. He was married for 25 years and became a widower in 2026.

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Wilfried Schmickler

Wilfried Schmickler is a German comedian and cabaret artist. Born on November 28, 1954, in Hitdorf, he grew up in the same area, which is now part of Leverkusen. He attended Landrat-Lucas-Gymnasium in Opladen and participated in student government. After completing his Zivildienst (alternative civilian service) at a youth center in 1973, he co-founded a theater group called Matsche, Works und Hallies, which later became Matsche, Works und Pullrich. He performed with this group for several years. Schmickler's career took another turn in 1989 when he replaced Jürgen Becker in the Kabarett-Trio 3 Gestirn Köln 1. He and 3-Gestirn received the Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis in 2001. Following the disbandment of 3-Gestirns, he transitioned to a solo career. His performances are primarily political cabaret and he releases solo programs regularly. From 2004 until 2022, numerous solo shows were created by him, including 'Aufhören!' in 2004, 'Danke!' for 2005, 'Zum Dritten' during 2007, 'Es war nicht alles schlecht' that year, 'Weiter' during 2010, 'Ich weiss es doch auch nicht' following, 'Das Letzte' in 2015, 'Kein zurück!' by 2018 and 'Es hört nicht auf' concluding in 2022. He performs approximately 120 live shows per year. Throughout his career, Schmickler has received numerous awards and recognition. He was awarded a special Prix Pantheon (Reif & Bekloppt) in 2007, the Deutscher Kabarettpreis in 2007, and another Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis in 2009. He also received the Salzburger Stier in 2010. From 1992 to 2020, he was a regular contributor to the television show WDR-Kabarettsendung Mitternachtsspitzen, where he is known for the catchphrase 'Aufhören, Herr Becker! Aufhören!' and frequently appeared as the 'kölschen Zwillinge Spitz & Spitz' with Jürgen Becker. He also played the couple Loki and Helmut Schmidt (Loki & Smoky) with Uwe Lyko until 2010. He is currently active as an author for WDR 2 and WDR 5, and moderates the radio show 'Hart an der Grenze' four times a year. A documentary film about him, 'Wilfried Theodor Schmickler – Fast ein Selbstportrait,' was released in 2014.

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