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Markus Maria Profitlich

  • Actor
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Markus Maria Profitlich is a German comedian, actor, and voice actor, best known for his work on the sketch comedy show "Die Wochenshow" (1999-2001) and his own program, "Mensch Markus" (2002-2007). In "Die Wochenshow," he portrayed characters like the "Erklärbär" (Explaining Bear) and the shy reporter Peter Wuttke. He also provided the German voice for Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible in Pixar's "The Incredibles" films.

Beyond television, Profitlich has performed in various stand-up programs and theater productions. He is married to actress Ingrid Einfeldt, his stage partner in "Mensch Markus," and they have two children. In April 2018, Profitlich publicly announced his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
BornMarch 25, 1960
BornMarch 25, 1960
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Markus Maria Profitlich in MM - Mensch Markus (2002)
    MM - Mensch Markus
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 2002
    Barfuss (2005)
    Barfuss
    7.1
    • Stefan Huhn
    • 2005
    Sesamstraße (1973)
    Sesamstraße
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Flaschengeist
    • Flaschengeist (2001-)
    Die Wochenshow (1996)
    Die Wochenshow
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Bauer Gustav
    • Der Erklärbär
    • Peter Wuttke
    • Self
    • Sven Dudek
    • Various roles
    • Host and sketches (1999-2001)

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    • Die drei (2023)
      Die drei
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Erwin
      • 2023
    • Bettys Diagnose (2015)
      Bettys Diagnose
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Ludwig Pfeifer
      • 2016–2020
    • Auf das Leben! (2014)
      Auf das Leben!
      6.8
      • Hermann
      • 2014
    • Lauras Stern und die Traummonster (2011)
      Lauras Stern und die Traummonster
      5.9
      • Fresso (voice)
      • 2011
    • Pastewka (2005)
      Pastewka
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Markus Maria Profitlich
      • 2011
    • Rock It! (2010)
      Rock It!
      4.7
      • Hausmeister Lammer
      • 2010
    • 3 ein Viertel
      4.0
      TV Series
      • 2008
    • Diana Amft and Barbara Rudnik in Pour le meilleur... (2007)
      Pour le meilleur...
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • 2007
    • Die ProSieben Märchenstunde (2006)
      Die ProSieben Märchenstunde
      3.6
      TV Series
      • Burgbewohner (uncredited)
      • 2006
    • Tom Gerhardt in Siegfried (2005)
      Siegfried
      3.6
      • Metzger
      • 2005
    • Barfuss (2005)
      Barfuss
      7.1
      • Stefan Huhn
      • 2005
    • Markus Maria Profitlich will Fußball gucken
      TV Movie
      • Markus
      • 2004
    • Verbotene Liebe (1995)
      Verbotene Liebe
      5.2
      TV Series
      • Türsteher Profitlich (as Markus M. Profitlich)
      • 2004
    • Bewegte Männer (2003)
      Bewegte Männer
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Metzger
      • 2003
    • Markus Maria Profitlich in MM - Mensch Markus (2002)
      MM - Mensch Markus
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Host
      • 2002–2006

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      • Markus M. Profitlich
    • Height
      • 1.90 m
    • Born
      • March 25, 1960
      • Bonn, Germany
    • Spouses
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      • 1 Interview

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      Used to be a cook on an ocean liner

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