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Comedians from Germany

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

188 comedians

Anka Zink

Anka Zink is a German cabaret artist, comedian, author, and director. Born on March 3, 1957, in Bonn, she currently resides in Cologne. She is recognized for her sharp wit and insightful commentary on political and social issues, often described as the inventor of "comedy with relevance." Her work consistently aims to provide a perspective that encourages laughter rather than anger. Zink initially pursued an academic career, studying sociology in Bielefeld with Niklas Luhmann and earning a diploma. However, she transitioned to a stage career in the early 1980s. She was a founding member of the Springmaus ensemble, initiated by Bill Mockridge in Bonn, where Dirk Bach was among her stage partners. She served as a moderator, performer, and part of the management team at Springmaus. From 1989 to 1990, she joined the Düsseldorfer Kom(m)ödchens, mentored by Lore Lorentz, and collaborated with Harald Schmidt and later Volker Pispers. Since 1991, Zink has primarily performed as a solo cabaret artist, creating twelve comedy programs. She has appeared in numerous radio and television shows, including '7 Tage, 7 Köpfe', 'Genial daneben', and 'Spätschicht'. Her comedy style is characterized by sharp wit and effortless ease, combining insightful observations, humorous stories, and profound thoughts. Audiences find her cabaret enjoyable and her comedy valuable. She draws upon her extensive life and stage experience in her performances, often exploring life's various aspects with honesty, pointedness, and entertainment. She has written satirical columns for publications like Kölner Express and authored the satirical novel 'Mein langer feuchter Wellnessweg' in 2009. Her motto is "Zink, Thing Positiv!" Zink approaches human weaknesses with understanding, including her own, and connects perceived individual tragedies with systemic issues. She has performed over 500 concerts throughout her career. Currently, she is scheduled to perform at the Stadthalle Rheinberg on an unspecified date, with tickets available from August 12, 2026, priced at €28 in advance and €31 at the door.

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Anna Mateur

Anna Mateur, also known as Annamateur, is a German artist born Anna Maria Vogt Scholz in Dresden in 1977. As of the current date, she is 49 years old. She works across multiple disciplines, identifying as a jazz singer, songwriter, comedian, actress, radio columnist, and speaker. She lives in Dresden. Mateur’s artistic journey began with a musical upbringing; she learned to play piano, flute, and recorder. She attended the Vitzthum-Gymnasium in Dresden and later studied jazz/rock/pop singing at the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden from 1997/9 to 2003/8. Since 2003, she has been creating and touring with her own stage programs, often performing under the name Annamateur. In 2003, she began collaborating with Hans Petzold on piano, and later co-founded ‘Annamateur und Gitarristen’ with Daniel Nikolas Wirtz and Reentko Dirks. Her group expanded from 2005 to 2011 to include Stephan Braun (cello), David Sick (guitar), Samuel Halscheidt (guitar), and Christoph Schenker (cello). She blends jazz, cabaret, and comedy in her performances and is known for her 'anti-diva' stage presence. She often incorporates live drawing into her shows, sometimes under the name "Annamateur und Außensaiter." Mateur’s career has been marked by numerous accolades and diverse projects. She launched the stage program ‘Screamshots’ in 2012 and has recorded radio columns ('Hörschnitzel') for MDR Figaro since April 2012. She started the open-air series 'Anna Elbe' in 2013. In 2015, she published her first self-illustrated book and regularly performed with Max Rademann at the Dresdner Scheune in ‘Büro für Ordnung und Chaos’ from 2015 to 2016. She has appeared in stage adaptations such as 'Die Bettwurst – Das Musical' (2022) at the Berliner Varietétheater Bar jeder Vernunft, playing Tante Luzi. Her awards include the ‘Dresdnerin des Jahres’ titles in 2004, 2005, and 2011, the Cabinet Kleinkunstpreis in 2006, the St. Ingberter Pfanne in 2007, the Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis in 2008, ‘Die Freiburger Leiter’ in 2008, the Förderpreis Mindener Stichling in 2008, the Bayerischer Kabarettpreis (Musikpreis) in 2010, the Wilhelmshavener Knurrhahn Kleinkunstpreis in 2010, the Salzburger Stier in 2009, and the Deutscher Kabarettpreis (Sonderpreis) in 2018. She also received the Lessing-Preis des Freistaates Sachsen (Förderpreis) in 2021. She has released an album titled "Kaoshüter." Mateur’s current schedule includes performances of “Ich fang erst an, wenns groovt” in various German cities throughout late 2026 and early 2027, as well as a performance of "Die Bettwurst" at Bar jeder Vernunft in Berlin starting November 22, 2026. She is collaborating with Kaoshüter on several shows scheduled for February 2027. She has also appeared in films such as 'Uncle Egg' (2026), 'Das Geheimnis der gestohlenen Maske' (2025), and 'Bibi & Tina - Einfach anders' (2021), and TV series like 'Das Manko' (2025) and 'Eldorado KaDeWe' (2021).

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Antonia von Romatowski

Antonia von Romatowski, born June 19, 1976, in Göttingen, is a German actress, voice actor, parodist, and comedian. She is a trained actress, voice actor, and musician, having studied at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover from 1992 to 1995 and attended the Hamburger Schauspiel-Studio Frese from 1996 to 1999. Since 2003, she has been imitating politicians and celebrities in various TV and radio programs, gaining recognition primarily through these impersonations. Her career gained significant momentum in 2005 when she began portraying Angela Merkel in the radio comedy show 'Die Merkel Morningshow'. This role led to appearances in other comedy shows such as 'Talk im Tudio', 'Der heiße Brei', and 'RTL Comedy Nacht' in 2005 and 2006, where she also impersonated Désirée Nick. The 'Die Merkel Morningshow' released two albums, 'Damenwahl' and 'Hey Deutschland', in 2005 and 2006 respectively. She also made regular calls to Bayern 3 as ‘Angie aus Berlin’ in 2005. From August 2008 to December 2021, she starred in the radio comedy 'Küss mich, Kanzler!', impersonating Angela Merkel and serving as a producer; this show released albums including 'Haushaltsgespräche', 'Haushaltsgespräche 2', 'Haushaltsdebatten bei Merkels', and 'Weihnachten und andere Katastrophen'. She co-founded the comedy trio No Angies in 2007. Antonia von Romatowski's repertoire extends beyond Angela Merkel, encompassing a wide range of voices including Annalena Baerbock, Ursula von der Leyen, and numerous other politicians and celebrities like Greta Thunberg, Heidi Klum, and Helene Fischer. She has appeared in various TV formats since 2008, notably delivering the New Year's address as Angela Merkel in 'Neues aus der Anstalt'. Since 2012, she has been a regular member of the satirical show NDR-Intensiv-Station, parodying politicians. From 2014 to 2023, she played Angela Merkel in the Münchner Nockherberg-Singspiel. She founded the record label 22MUSIC in 2016 and released her debut album 'Elefant im Raum' in 2017. She has also appeared as a guest on 'Die Anstalt' since 2016, portraying various figures, including Christian Lindner in 2022, and provided voice acting for female puppets in the British comedy 'Spitting Image' and its German version starting in April 2021. Currently, she is filming the ZDF series "Frühling" as Claudia, a kindergarten teacher, and recently recorded an episode of "Die Rosenheim Cops" with Gerhard Wittmann. She received a German Brand Award in 2022 for Tibber (Commercial).

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Atze Schröder

Atze Schröder is a comedy persona based in Germany. Size has been e known mainly through numerous television programs and the series Alles Atze to a wide audience.

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Carolin kebekus

Carolin Kebekus works in Germany as a comedian, singer, voice actor, audiobook speaker, author, actress, producer and television presenter.

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Hella of the senses

The German artist Hella von Sinnen works as a television presenter, voice actor, actress, comedian and speaker of radio plays and audiobooks. After she started her career at the theatre, she gained nationwide fame by moderating the show Everything Nothing Or?! in the From 1988 to 1992. Since 2003 she has been a permanent member of the rate team of the comedy show Genial and we d also appreciated for their involvement in the LGBT community.

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Ole Lehmann

Ole Lehmann, born July 14, 1969, in Hamburg, spent his formative years in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein. His early career began at age 16 when he started working as a DJ, gaining recognition within Northern Germany. He pursued musical training from 1989 at the Hamburger Stage School of Music, Dance and Drama, and in 1992, gained experience performing in musicals such as 'The Rocky Horror Show' and 'Grease'. He later achieved success in the revue 'Lollipop oder Schuld war nur der Bossa Nova' at the Imperial Theater, and continued to perform in various other musicals including 'Eating Raoul', 'Fifty-Fifty', 'Sixty-Sixty', and 'Titanic – das Musical,' demonstrating a foundation in performance before transitioning primarily to comedy. Lehmann’s comedy journey took shape in 1993 when he briefly filled in as a comedian at the Quatsch Comedy Club, leading him to begin writing his own routines and moderating comedy shows. He is openly gay and advocates for equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals. He currently moderates 'Clubmix' at Thomas Hermanns Quatsch Comedy Live Clubs and has moderated the Newcomer show 'Talentschmiede' since 2010. His appearances on television programs like Nightwash, Fun(k)haus, TV total, and Markus Lanz highlight his growing presence in German entertainment. He is recognized as a stand-up comedian, performing solo shows such as 'War das schon immer so laut hier?' in Bremen, and has also moderated events like the 'Luckenwalder Lachnacht', 'Brandenburger Lachnacht,' and 'Seesener Lachnacht'. Since June 2020, Lehmann has hosted the podcast 'Butter bei die Fische', and in June 2022, he published the book '16 Jahre Charlie', a biography detailing his life with his dog Charlie, described as a 'hairiger Mitbewohner'. The book explores themes of dog ownership and offers anecdotes and advice. Ole Lehmann has received several awards for his comedic work, including the Bremer Comedy Preis in 2008, the Das große Kleinkunstfestival der Wühlmäuse in 2014, and the NDR Comedy Contest in 2014. Currently residing in Berlin, he is with Pool Position since January 2023, and began working as a dialogue author in the synchronization industry in February 2023, continuing to evolve his career within the entertainment landscape.

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Peter Rütten

Peter Rütten is a German comedy writer and actor, born in Rheydt (now Mönchengladbach) on June 30, 1962. His career began in 1988 with the establishment of his author's office, 'rührei'. Early in his career, he wrote sketch contributions for Thomas Freitag and Hanns Dieter Hüsch, and also contributed to shows like ZAK, the Dirk Bach Show, and RTL Samstag Nacht. He frequently collaborated with Hella von Sinnen, notably on 'Wenn die Putzfrau zweimal klingelt'. Rütten's work in television writing includes significant roles as head author for several prominent shows. From 1995 to 1998, he was a writer at Brainpool and served as head writer for 'Die Harald Schmidt Show' alongside Ralf Husmann. He continued as head author for the show at Bonito TV until 2003, working alongside Ralf Husmann. In 1995, he also became head author for the RTL Nachtshow with Thomas Koschwitz. Throughout this period, he created memorable characters like Bimmel and Bommel, Dr. Udo Brömme, and Kai Edel, portraying the latter himself. He provided voiceovers for short films associated with these shows. Since 2012, Rütten has hosted his own satirical show, 'Rüttens Bullshit Universum' on Tele 5. Since 2013, he has co-hosted 'Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten' (SchleFaZ) with Oliver Kalkofe. His acting roles include appearances in 'Stromberg' from 2004 to 2012 as Mr. Pötsch, and a role in 'Der letzte Lude' in 2003. He has also voiced short films for 'Schlag den Star' since 2015 and for 'TV total' since 2024. His diverse career demonstrates his versatility within the German comedy landscape.

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Ralf Kabelka

Ralf Kabelka is a German writer and comedian. Abs to the 16 March 2000, he was presented to a wide audience by his portrayal of Dr. Udo Brömme in the Harald-Schmidt-Show.

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Rolf Braun

Rolf Braun, born April 6, 1929, in Mainz-Kastel, was a German comedian and prominent figure in the Mainz Carnival scene. His career began around 1930 as an entertainer, and he quickly became known as a Fastnacht star who regularly appeared on the left bank of the Rhine. Braun’s involvement with Karneval started early; he was a founding member of the Karneval-Club Kastel and later co-founded the Atlanta-Club in 1947, which evolved into the Karneval-Club Kastel. He served as president of this club for nearly 44 years and remained honorary chairman. Braun’s comedic style was rooted in satirical speaking, initially as a Büttenredner on the television show 'Mainz bleibt Mainz.' He participated in this program for an impressive 35 years, serving as its president for 16 years until 1989. His work extended beyond television; he authored and starred in the television series 'Der Vereinsmeier' in 1971. From 1973 to 1993, he worked as a speaker at the Rhineland-Palatinate State Chancellery, a role secured by former Minister President Helmut Kohl. He frequently performed alongside Claire Schlichting, who began her career as a child attending a ballet school in Barmen and later became known for her comedic performances, particularly at the Wintergarten in Berlin, often in a maid costume that became her trademark. Rolf Braun’s contributions to German comedy and Mainz Carnival were widely recognized. He received numerous awards, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1995, the Ehrenring der Stadt Mainz (Ring of Honor of the City of Mainz), and the Merit Order of Rhineland-Palatinate in 1997. In 1999, he was awarded the "Lachender Loabser," an order given by CV Ulk Erbach for contributions to Hesse and Hessian humor, and served as Sitzungspräsident (session president) for “Mainz bleibt Mainz.” After suffering a stroke in 1989, Braun retired from public life but made a memorable honorary guest appearance at the 50th anniversary of 'Mainz bleibt Mainz' in 2005. His book, 'Wolle mer’n eroilosse,' published in 1997, documented 60 years of Mainz Carnival, solidifying his legacy as a central figure in the region’s cultural heritage.

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Stefan Hufschmidt

Stefan Hufschmidt, an actor, cabaret artist and writer working in Germany, gained notoriety through his role as Ernst Eis Würfell and his work as a co-author and actor on the ProSieben show Comedy Factory, where he worked with Martin Schneider, Jan Ditgen and Lou Richter, among others.

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Tedros Teclebrhan

Tedros “Teddy” Teclebrhan, a German-Eritrean comedian, actor, musician, musical actor and web video producer, is above all below The stage name is Teddy Comedy. His trademark in ethno-comedy is the combination of Swabian dialect and Kiezdeutsch.

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