Jürgen Becker (born August 27, 1959) is a German comedian,

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artist, and actor.

Life

Becker was born and attended school in

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. He became a graphic designer in the German company

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. Later Becker studied

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in Cologne. In 1983, Becker was a founding member of '' Stunksitzung'' in Cologne, and he was its president from 1984 to 1995. Since 1992 Becker has performed in the television show Mitternachtsspitzen.

Filmography

* '' Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door'', 1997

References

External links

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