- Born
- Birth nameOtto Gerhard Waalkes
- Otto Waalkes is one of the best-known German comedians, actors, and musicians. With his distinctive appearance, slapstick humor, and witty wordplay, he has become a household name in German comedy starting in the 70s. Alongside his comedic prowess, Otto is also a cartoonist known for whimsical illustrations. Throughout his career, he's remained a beloved icon, bringing joy to audiences with his infectious laughter and playful antics.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpousesEva Haßmann(September 4, 2000 - November 22, 2012) (divorced)Manuela Ebelt(March 5, 1987 - 1999) (divorced, 1 child)
- His giggling sound and yodelling
- His characters are often naive and very clumsy
- His characters frequently share his first name
- In his recent years, he is often seen wearing a baseball cap
- His quick line delivery, in which he incorporates various jokes and puns
- Is Germany's most successful comedian throughout the Seventies and Eighties and now again with the two Movies 7 Zwerge (2004) and 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough (2006). All record albums, books, live shows, a TV series and several theatrical movies all being major hits!.
- In the course of his career, he released more than ten comedy albums in Germany, most of them going platinum with more than 500,000 copies sold.
- In episode 2.2 "Le Cabinet Noir" of the French-German mystery-sci-fi-show "Aux Frontières Du Possible" one of the people on their way to attending a show shortly before the end of the episode is Otto Waalkes (way back then he was still unknown).
- Otto Waalkes could already read at the age of three and a half.
- Otto designed a postage stamp in 2017 showing one of his famous Ottifants.
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