Otto Waalkes

Actor
Writer
Director

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Kartoffelsalat - Nicht fragen! (2015)

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.

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Awards
- 13 wins & 2 nominations total

Photos7

Known for

Otto - Der Film

6.4

Otto
Gutes Gewissen
Schlechtes Gewissen
Stimme von Ottos Vater
Stimme von Ottos Mutter
Stimme von Friseur Herr Astrid

1984

Otto - Der Liebesfilm

5.0

Otto
Amor
Karl Masutra
Ottos Mutter
Diverse Stimmen

1992

Au secours, j'ai rétréci ma prof

5.2

Otto Leonhard

2015

Ein neues Programm von und mit Otto Waalkes

7.6

TV Movie

Various Roles

1981

Credits

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Actor

Au secours ! J'ai rétréci mes amis
4.5
- Otto Leonhard
- 2021
Catweazle
5.3
- Catweazle
- 2021
Geheimakte Otto Waalkes - Harry Hirsch auf Spurensuche
TV Movie
- Harry Hirsch
- Herr Waalkes
- 2018
Au secours ! J'ai rétréci mes parents
5.0
- Otto Leonhard
- 2018
Au secours, j'ai rétréci ma prof
5.2
- Otto Leonhard
- 2015
Kartoffelsalat - Nicht fragen!
1.3
- Notrufbeantworter
- Harry Hirsch
- 2015
Das Zeitkarussell
8.1
Short
- Wilhelm Tell (voice)
- 2015
Otto's Traum
Short
- Otto
- 2014
Les 7 nains
4.6
- Bubi (voice)
- 2014
Das Traumschiff
4.2
TV Series
- Komponist
- 2011
Otto's Eleven
4.6
- Otto
- 2009
Otto live! Das Original
7.1
Video
- Various roles
- 2008
7 Zwerge - Der Wald ist nicht genug
4.2
- Bubi
- 2006
Siegfried
3.6
- Grille (voice)
- 2005
Crazy Race 2 - Warum die Mauer wirklich fiel
2.7
TV Movie
- Wissenschaftler
- 2004

Writer

Catweazle
5.3
- screenplay
- 2021
Otto live - Holdrio Again
- Writer
- 2016
Les 7 nains
4.6
- characters
- story
- 2014
Otto's Eleven
4.6
- screenplay
- 2009
Happy Otto! Wir haben Grund zum Feiern...
6.2
TV Movie
- idea
- 2008
7 Zwerge - Der Wald ist nicht genug
4.2
- Writer
- 2006
7 Zwerge
4.8
- screenplay
- 2004
Kommando Störtebeker
5.0
- characters
- 2001
Otto - Der Katastrofenfilm
4.3
- screenplay
- 2000
Otto - Die Serie
5.8
TV Series
- writer
- 1995
Ottos Ottifanten
5.5
TV Series
- by
- 1993
Otto - Der Liebesfilm
5.0
- writer
- 1992
Otto - Der Außerfriesische
5.8
- writer
- 1989
Otto - Der Neue Film
5.8
- written by
- 1987
Otto - Der Film
6.4
- screenplay
- 1984

Director

Otto live - Holdrio Again
- Director
- 2016
Otto - Die Serie
5.8
TV Series
- Director
- 1995
Otto - Der Liebesfilm
5.0
- Director
- 1992
Otto - Der Außerfriesische
5.8
- Director
- 1989
Otto - Der Neue Film
5.8
- Director
- 1987
Otto - Der Film
6.4
- Director
- 1984
Hilfe, Otto kommt!
7.2
TV Special
- Director (uncredited)
- 1983
Ronny's Pop Show
6.2
TV Series
- Director
- 1982–1988
Ein neues Programm von und mit Otto Waalkes
7.6
TV Movie
- Director
- 1981

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Personal details

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Official sites
- Official Site #1
- Official Site #2
Alternative names
- Otto und seine Ostfriesenjungs
Born
- July 22, 1948
- Emden, Germany
Spouses
Other works
Provided the voice of Mushu in the German version of Mulan (1998).
Publicity listings
- 3 Interviews
- 4 Magazine Cover Photos

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Trivia
Is Germany's most successful comedian throughout the Seventies and Eighties and now again with the two Movies 7 Zwerge (2004) and 7 Zwerge - Der Wald ist nicht genug (2006). All record albums, books, live shows, a TV series and several theatrical movies all being major hits!.

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FAQ

How old is Otto Waalkes?
76 years old
When was Otto Waalkes born?
July 22, 1948
Where was Otto Waalkes born?
Emden, Germany
What is Otto Waalkes's birth name?
Otto Gerhard Waalkes
What is Otto Waalkes known for?
Holly - The Movie, Otto - Der Liebesfilm, Ein neues Programm von und mit Otto Waalkes, and Help, I Shrunk My Teacher