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The Deutscher Comedypreis ("German Comedy Award") is awarded by
Brainpool TV Brainpool TV GmbH is a German television production company located in Cologne. It was a subsidiary of VIVA Medien AG between 2001 and 2006, until a management buyout in January 2007, now owned by Banijay. The film ''Stromberg – The Movie'' ...
. Because Brainpool's in-house productions have received extensive awards, the designation as the ''German Comedy Award'' is controversial. The awards ceremony takes place annually in
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.


Award winners

A list of all nominees and award winners since the beginning of the ceremony in 1997:


German Comedy Award 1997

*''German Comedy Award'': ** Renate Berger and Thomas Hermanns (for '' Quatsch Comedy Club'')


German Comedy Award 1998

*''Best Comedyact'':
Oliver Kalkofe Oliver Lars Fred Kalkofe (born 12 September 1965) is a German satirist, columnist, book author, actor, voice actor, writer and audiobook narrator. Life and career Kalkofe was born in Hanover. He grew up in Engelbostel and Peine. After passing t ...
(for ''
Kalkofes Mattscheibe ''Kalkofes Mattscheibe'' is a German satirical television show starring Oliver Kalkofe. The show's title is a pun based upon the fact that the German word ''Mattscheibe'' can mean "television screen" as well as a "mental blackout". In it, Kalkofe ...
'') *''Best Comedyact - Newcomer'': Marcus Jeroch *''Best Basis comedy'': ''
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German Comedy Award 1999

17 December 1999; presented by Theo West *''Best Comedian, male'':
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
*''Best Comedian, female'':
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
(for '' Ritas Welt'') *''Best Television comedy'': ''
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'' *''Best Comedy show'': ''
Die Wochenshow ''Die Wochenshow'' (English: ''The Weekly Show'', lit.: ''The Week's Review'') was a German television comedy, German weekly sketch comedy show that aired on Sat.1 and was produced by Brainpool TV. It first aired on 20 April 1996 and was cancelled ...
'' *''Best Moderation'':
Stefan Raab Stefan Konrad Raab (born 20 October 1966) is a German television producer, businessman, musician, and former entertainer and television host. From 1999 to 2015, he hosted the late-night comedy talk show '' TV total'' and has also created a numb ...
(for ''
TV total ''TV total'' is a German late-night television comedy talk show which originally aired from 8 March 1999 to 16 December 2015 on ProSieben, hosted, created and produced by entertainer Stefan Raab. Following a six-year hiatus, it was revived on 1 ...
'') *''Best Music comedy'': Ö La Palöma Boys *''Best Humorous commercial'':
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-spot ''„Super Ingo!“'' *''Best Radio comedy'':
Elmar Brandt Elmar Brandt (born 20 September 1971) is a German impressionist, best known for his imitations of politicians. He was born in Düsseldorf. His most famous series is '' The Gerd Show'', in which actual events are lampooned using an imitation of f ...
and Peter Burtz (for ''
Die Gerd-Show ''Die Gerd-Show'' ( en: ''The Gerd Show'') was a German satirical radio show broadcast by Eins Live (WDR). Reaching over nine million listeners at its peak, it generated several Top 20 hits in the music charts in Germany, thanks to the impression ...
'') *''Honorary award'':
Karl Dall Karl Bernhard Dall (, 1 February 1941 – 23 November 2020) was a German comedian, singer, and television presenter. His distinctive 'hanging' eye was caused by a congenital ptosis. Family Karl Dall was born in Emden, Germany, the son of ...


German Comedy Award 2000

12 December 2000; presented by Theo West and
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Alles Atze'') *''Best Music comedy'':
Helge Schneider Helge Schneider (born 30 August 1955 in Mülheim an der Ruhr) is a German entertainer, comedian, musician, author, film and theatre director, and actor. He frequently appears on German television and is probably best known for his song "Katzeklo ...
*''Best Comedian male/female in a supporting role'':
Franziska Traub Franziska Traub (born 3 August 1962 in Stuttgart, Germany) is a German actress. Life Traub works as an actress for German television. In Germany she best known for her role of ''Gisi Wiemers'' in the television comedy '' Ritas Welt''. Filmog ...
(for '' Ritas Welt'') *''Best Television comedy'': '' Ritas Welt'' *''Best Comedy show'': '' Quatsch Comedy Club'' *''Best Newcomer'':
Alf Poier Alf Poier (born 22 February 1967 in Judenburg, Styria) is an Austrian artist and stand-up comedian. Biography Born in Judenburg in Styria, he started doing cabaret in 1995 in Graz, and has won several prizes for his work, including the in 19 ...
*''Best Humorous commercial'':
Verona Feldbusch Verona Pooth (née Feldbusch; born 30 April 1968) is a German television personality, model, and occasional actress. In 1993, she was Miss Germany and Miss Intercontinental and represented Germany at the Miss Universe 1993 contest. Early life ...
*''Special award for unintentional comedy'': ''
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'' *''Honorary award'':
Jochen Busse Jochen Busse (born 28 January 1941 in Iserlohn) is a German television actor. He began work as a stage actor at the Kammerspiele in Munich in 1960 and made his TV debut the same year. He has made 80 appearances in television since 1960. Joc ...
*''Best Comedian, male (audience award)'':
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
*''Best Comedian, female (audience award)'':
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
(for '' Anke'') :: nominations:
Mariele Millowitsch Marie-Luise Millowitsch (born 23 November 1955) is a German actress. Life Millowitsch was born on 23 November 1955 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westfalia. She is the daughter of Willy Millowitsch and one of the three sisters of Peter Millowitsch. ...
(for ''
Nikola Nikola () is a given name which, like Nicholas, is a version of the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is common as a masculine given name in the South Slavic countries ( Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Mo ...
''),
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
(for '' Ritas Welt'')


German Comedy Award 2001

2.November 2001; presented by
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
 *''Best Comedian, male'':
Michael Bully Herbig Michael may refer to: People * Michael (given name), a given name * Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael Given name "Michael" * Michael (archangel), ''first'' of God's archangels in the Jewish, Christian and ...
(for ''
Bullyparade ''Bullyparade'' is a German late night comedy sketch show which aired from 1997 to 2002 on German channel ProSieben. Michael Herbig, Rick Kavanian and Christian Tramitz were the main cast of the show. Herbig also directed, produced and mainly d ...
'') ::nominations:
Kaya Yanar Kaya Yanar (born 20 May 1973) is a German (formerly Turkish) comedian, best known for his comedy show ''Was guckst du?!'' (Whatcha lookin' at?!). Early life Yanar was born in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany, to Turkish-Arabic immigrants fro ...
(for '' Was guckst du?!''),
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
(for '' Anke'') :: nominations:
Cordula Stratmann Cordula Stratmann (born 10 November 1963) is a German comedian. Life After taking the ''Abitur'' school-leaving examination, Stratmann studied social work at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Cologne. D ...
(for ''Zimmer frei!''),
Annette Frier Annette Frier (born 22 January 1974) is a German actress and comedian. Early life She has a younger sister, Caroline (born 1983) and an older sister. After the Abitur she studied classical acting at the school of the German theater "Der Kelle ...
(for ''
Die Wochenshow ''Die Wochenshow'' (English: ''The Weekly Show'', lit.: ''The Week's Review'') was a German television comedy, German weekly sketch comedy show that aired on Sat.1 and was produced by Brainpool TV. It first aired on 20 April 1996 and was cancelled ...
'') *''Best Comedy show'': '' Was guckst du?!'' :: nominations: ''Freitag Nacht News'', ''
TV Total ''TV total'' is a German late-night television comedy talk show which originally aired from 8 March 1999 to 16 December 2015 on ProSieben, hosted, created and produced by entertainer Stefan Raab. Following a six-year hiatus, it was revived on 1 ...
'' *''Best Television comedy'': '' Ritas Welt'' :: nominations: '' Alles Atze'', '' Anke'' *''Best Comedy film'': ''
Der Schuh des Manitu ''Der Schuh des Manitu'' (eng.: ''The Shoe of Manitou'') is a 2001 German Western parody film. Directed by Michael Herbig, it is a film adaptation of the Winnetou sketches from his ProSieben television show '' Bullyparade''. With earnings of ab ...
'' *''Best Humorous commercial'': (
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)-Spot ''„Der Elvis-Fan“'' :: nominations:
Apollo-Optik Apollo-Optik is a German optics company focusing on retail eyewear. It was founded 1972 in Schwabach and is operating in 40 countries. It is the biggest optics company in Europe. References External links * https://www.apollo.de/ {{Ey ...
,
Media Markt Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. With chain of stores Saturn it constitutes Media-Saturn Holding, owned by the retail company Ceconomy, which was demerged from M ...
 *''Best Newcomer'': Johann König *''Honorary award'':
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German Comedy Award 2002

19 October 2002; presented by
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
and
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' :: nominations: ''
Bullyparade ''Bullyparade'' is a German late night comedy sketch show which aired from 1997 to 2002 on German channel ProSieben. Michael Herbig, Rick Kavanian and Christian Tramitz were the main cast of the show. Herbig also directed, produced and mainly d ...
'', '' Krüger sieht alles'' *''Best Television comedy'': '' Hausmeister Krause – Ordnung muss sein'' :: nominations: ''
Die Camper ''Die Camper'' (English: ''The Campers'') is a German television series. It revolves around the group of friends and fellow camper ''Hajo'' ( Michael Brandner), ''Heidi Wüpper'' (Sabine Kaack), daughter ''Nicole'' ( Wolke Hegenbarth), ''Diete ...
'', '' Mein Leben & Ich'' *''Best Comedian male/female in supporting role'': Christoph Maria Herbst (for ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'') :: nominations: Dana Golombek (for ''
Die Camper ''Die Camper'' (English: ''The Campers'') is a German television series. It revolves around the group of friends and fellow camper ''Hajo'' ( Michael Brandner), ''Heidi Wüpper'' (Sabine Kaack), daughter ''Nicole'' ( Wolke Hegenbarth), ''Diete ...
''),
Bettina Zimmermann Bettina Zimmermann (born 31 March 1975) is a German model and actress. She has appeared in more than sixty films since 1999. Selected filmography References External links * 1975 births Living people German film actresses German t ...
(for ') *''Best Comedian, male'':
Markus Maria Profitlich Markus Maria Profitlich (born 25 March 1960 in Bonn) is a German comedian, actor and voice actor who was a cast member of '' Die Wochenshow'' between 1999 and 2001. He also hosted his own show, '' Mensch Markus'', from 2002 to 2007. Biography ...
(for ''
Mensch Markus ''Mensch Markus'' is a German television series, starring Markus Maria Profitlich. See also *List of German television series The following is a list of television series produced in Germany: Current Drama * ''4 Blocks'' (TNT Serie, 20 ...
'') :: nominations:
Bernd Stelter Bernd Stelter (born 19 April 1961 in Unna) is a German comedian, a writer and a television presenter. Life As a writer, Stelter has published several books. On German radio and television he has been working as comedian and presenter. In the ...
(for ''
Bernds Hexe ''Bernds Hexe'' (English: ''Bernd's witch'') is a German comedy television series about a banker who is married to a witch. The series is a joint venture between Cologne Filmproduktion GmbH and Grundy Light Entertainment. It aired on RTL in 39 e ...
''),
Tom Gerhardt Tom Gerhardt (born 12 December 1957) is a German actor and comedian. Life Gerhardt was born in Cologne, and studied German studies German studies is the field of humanities that researches, documents and disseminates German language and lit ...
(for '' Hausmeister Krause – Ordnung muss sein'') *''Best Comedian, female'':
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
(for ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'') :: nominations:
Cordula Stratmann Cordula Stratmann (born 10 November 1963) is a German comedian. Life After taking the ''Abitur'' school-leaving examination, Stratmann studied social work at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Cologne. D ...
(for '' Annemie Hülchrath - Der Talk''),
Mariele Millowitsch Marie-Luise Millowitsch (born 23 November 1955) is a German actress. Life Millowitsch was born on 23 November 1955 in Cologne, North Rhine-Westfalia. She is the daughter of Willy Millowitsch and one of the three sisters of Peter Millowitsch. ...
(for ''
Nikola Nikola () is a given name which, like Nicholas, is a version of the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is common as a masculine given name in the South Slavic countries ( Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Mo ...
'') *''Best Newcomer'': Axel Stein (for ', '' Hausmeister Krause - Ordnung muss sein'' and ''Knallharte Jungs'') :: nominations: Felicitas Woll (for ''
Berlin, Berlin ''Berlin, Berlin'' is a television series produced for the ARD. It aired in Germany from 2002 to 2005 Tuesdays through Fridays at 18:50 on the German public TV network Das Erste. The show won both national and international awards. A sequel f ...
''),
Elton Elton may refer to: Places England * Elton, Cambridgeshire (formerly Huntingdonshire), a village ** Elton Hall, a baronial hall * Elton, Cheshire, a village and civil parish * Elton, County Durham, a village and civil parish * Elton, Derbyshire ...
(for ''
Elton.tv ''elton.tv'' was a German comedic late-night talk show hosted by Elton. It was originally shown once a week on ProSieben between 6 December 2001 and 27 March 2003. The show was produced by Stefan Raab's company ''Raab TV'' and, in its original r ...
'') *''Best Live comedy'':
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
(for ''Back to life'') *''Best Comedy film'': ''Knallharte Jungs'' :: nominations: ', ' *''Honorary Award'':
Otto Waalkes Otto Gerhard Waalkes (born 22 July 1948) is a German comedian, actor, and musician. He became famous in the 1970s and 1980s in Germany with his shows, books and films. His best known trademark are the 'Ottifanten' ('Ottiphants'), elephant-like c ...


German Comedy Award 2003

11. October 2003; presented by
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
(for ''Ohne Worte'') :: nominations:
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
(for ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
''),
Kaya Yanar Kaya Yanar (born 20 May 1973) is a German (formerly Turkish) comedian, best known for his comedy show ''Was guckst du?!'' (Whatcha lookin' at?!). Early life Yanar was born in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany, to Turkish-Arabic immigrants fro ...
(for '' Was guckst du?!'') *''Best Comedy show'': ''Genial daneben – Die Comedy Arena'' :: nominations: ''OLM!'', ''
TV Total ''TV total'' is a German late-night television comedy talk show which originally aired from 8 March 1999 to 16 December 2015 on ProSieben, hosted, created and produced by entertainer Stefan Raab. Following a six-year hiatus, it was revived on 1 ...
'' *''Best Television comedy'': '' Alles Atze'' :: nominations: ''
Bewegte Männer ''Bewegte Männer (Moving Men)'' is a German sitcom television series, based on the comic by Ralf König. 39 episodes were aired on Sat. 1 between 2003 and 2005. See also *List of German television series The following is a list of televis ...
'', ''
Nikola Nikola () is a given name which, like Nicholas, is a version of the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is common as a masculine given name in the South Slavic countries ( Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Mo ...
'' *''Best Actor in a television comedy'':
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Alles Atze'') :: nominations: Axel Stein (for ''Axel!''), Willi Thomczyk (for ''
Die Camper ''Die Camper'' (English: ''The Campers'') is a German television series. It revolves around the group of friends and fellow camper ''Hajo'' ( Michael Brandner), ''Heidi Wüpper'' (Sabine Kaack), daughter ''Nicole'' ( Wolke Hegenbarth), ''Diete ...
'') *''Best Actress in a television comedy'':
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
(for '' Ritas Welt'') :: nominations: Heike Kloss (for '' Alles Atze''),
Julia Stinshoff Julia Stinshoff (born 27 December 1974 in Bonn) is a German actress. Career Stinshoff started her English, philosophy and comparative religious studies but dropped out of college. From 1997 to 1999, she attended the Stage School of Hamburg as ...
(for ''Crazy Race'') *''Best Sketch show'': ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' :: nominations: ''Alt und durchgeknallt'', ''Ohne Worte'' *''Best Newcomer'':
Ralf Schmitz Ralf Schmitz (born 3 November 1974 in Leverkusen) is a German comedian and actor. Life Schmitz works as an actor in German television. Filmography * since 2003: Genial daneben – Die Comedy Arena * 2004–2006: Schillerstraße * 2002 ...
(for ''
Die dreisten Drei ''Die Dreisten Drei – Die Comedy WG'' is a German sketch comedy series, which aired from 2003 to 2008 on Sat.1 and returned in February 2012 with a new cast. Concept The skits in ''Die Dreisten Drei'' center around every day situations or sce ...
'') :: nominations: Johnny Challah (for ''Axel!''), Mirja Boes (for ''
Die dreisten Drei ''Die Dreisten Drei – Die Comedy WG'' is a German sketch comedy series, which aired from 2003 to 2008 on Sat.1 and returned in February 2012 with a new cast. Concept The skits in ''Die Dreisten Drei'' center around every day situations or sce ...
'') *''Best Live act'':
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
*''TV Special award'':
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
*''Honorary award'':
Dieter Hallervorden Dieter "Didi" Hallervorden (born 5 September 1935) is a German comedian, actor, singer, and cabaret artist. He achieved great popularity in German-speaking countries in the mid-1970s with the slapstick series Nonstop Nonsens and his character Did ...
*''Special award for First successful German television comedy-show'': '


German Comedy Award 2004

17 October 2004; presented by
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Michael Bully Herbig Michael may refer to: People * Michael (given name), a given name * Michael (surname), including a list of people with the surname Michael Given name "Michael" * Michael (archangel), ''first'' of God's archangels in the Jewish, Christian and ...
(for '' (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1'') :: nominations:
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
, Hans Werner Olm *''Best Comedy show'': ''OLM!'' :: nominations: ''Zimmer frei!'', ''
Rent a Pocher ''Rent a Pocher'' was a German television show hosted by comedian Oliver Pocher. The weekly late-night show ran on Thursdays on the commercial television channel ProSieben and was produced by Brainpool. On the show, in addition to comedy bits and ...
'' *''Best Television comedy'': '' Familie Heinz Becker'' :: nominations: '' Mein Leben & Ich'', '' Was nicht passt, wird passend gemacht'' *''Best Actor in a television comedy'':
Ingo Naujoks Ingo Naujoks is a German actor. He was born on 1 March 1962 in Bochum, West Germany. He won the German Comedy Award for his performance in the TV series '' Bewegte Männer''. He is also known for his performance in Rick And Olli. He is als ...
(for ''
Bewegte Männer ''Bewegte Männer (Moving Men)'' is a German sitcom television series, based on the comic by Ralf König. 39 episodes were aired on Sat. 1 between 2003 and 2005. See also *List of German television series The following is a list of televis ...
'') :: nominations: Walter Sittler (for ''
Nikola Nikola () is a given name which, like Nicholas, is a version of the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is common as a masculine given name in the South Slavic countries ( Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Mo ...
''), Ralf Richter (for '' Was nicht passt, wird passend gemacht'') *''Best Actress in a television comedy'':
Wolke Hegenbarth Wolke Alma Hegenbarth (born 6 May 1980, Meerbusch) is a German actress, best known for starring in the sitcom '' Mein Leben & Ich''. She is related to illustrator Hannes Hegen (born ''Johannes Hegenbarth'') and the painter Josef Hegenbarth. Pers ...
(for '' Mein Leben & Ich'') :: nominations: Janine Kunze (for '' Hausmeister Krause – Ordnung muss sein''), Arzu Bazman (for '' Schulmädchen'') *''Best Moderation'':
Hape Kerkeling Hans Peter Wilhelm "Hape" Kerkeling (; born 9 December 1964) is a German comedian, TV presenter, author, and actor. Career At secondary school in Recklinghausen, Hape Kerkeling and some fellow students formed a band (''Gesundfutter'', meani ...
(for ''Die 70er Show'') :: nominations:
Sonja Zietlow Sonja Zietlow (born 13 May 1968) is a German television presenter. Biography Zietlow was born in Bonn. After she graduated from school and before her media career began in 1993, she worked as first officer for the German airline Lufthansa. W ...
and
Dirk Bach Dirk Bach (23 April 1961 – 1 October 2012) was a German actor, comedian and television presenter, best known as the co-host of ''Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!'', the German version of '' I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!''. C ...
(for ''
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! ''Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!'', also known colloquially as the ''Dschungelcamp'' (''Jungle Camp''), is a German reality television show, based on the British reality television show '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!''. The ...
''),
Oliver Pocher Oliver Pocher (born 18 February 1978) is a German comedian, entertainer, television personality and host. Early life and professional training Pocher is the son of Gerhard and Jutta Pocher; he was born and grew up in Hanover, West Germany. Hi ...
and Kai Pflaume (for ''Wok-WM'') *''Best Sketch show'': ''
Mensch Markus ''Mensch Markus'' is a German television series, starring Markus Maria Profitlich. See also *List of German television series The following is a list of television series produced in Germany: Current Drama * ''4 Blocks'' (TNT Serie, 20 ...
'' :: nominations: ''
Die dreisten Drei ''Die Dreisten Drei – Die Comedy WG'' is a German sketch comedy series, which aired from 2003 to 2008 on Sat.1 and returned in February 2012 with a new cast. Concept The skits in ''Die Dreisten Drei'' center around every day situations or sce ...
'', ''
Tramitz and Friends Christian Tramitz (born 29 July 1955) is a German actor and comedian. Early life Born in Munich, Bavaria, Tramitz is the grandson of Austrian actor Paul Hörbiger and first cousin once removed of actress Christiane Hörbiger. His parents ar ...
'' *''Best Newcomer'': Hennes Bender :: nominations: Ingo Oschmann,
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
 *''Best Live comedy'':
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
*''Best Comedy film'': '' (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1'' *''Honorary award'': Emil Steinberger *''Special award'': ''
7 Tage, 7 Köpfe 7 Tage, 7 Köpfe (''Sieben Tage, sieben Köpfe'', lit. ''Seven days, seven heads'') is a German comedy television program of the television station RTL Television and featured a humorous retrospective of the past week. The show was hosted by Joche ...
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German Comedy Award 2005

15 October 2005; presented by
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Rent a Pocher ''Rent a Pocher'' was a German television show hosted by comedian Oliver Pocher. The weekly late-night show ran on Thursdays on the commercial television channel ProSieben and was produced by Brainpool. On the show, in addition to comedy bits and ...
'' ::nominations: '' Hape trifft!'', ''Freitag Nacht News'', ''
Kalkofes Mattscheibe ''Kalkofes Mattscheibe'' is a German satirical television show starring Oliver Kalkofe. The show's title is a pun based upon the fact that the German word ''Mattscheibe'' can mean "television screen" as well as a "mental blackout". In it, Kalkofe ...
'' *''Best Television comedy'': '' Alles Atze'' :: nominations: '' Stromberg'', '' Axel! will’s wissen'', '' Mein Leben & Ich'' *''Best Actor/Actress in a television comedy'': Christoph Maria Herbst (for '' Stromberg'') :: nominations:
Wolke Hegenbarth Wolke Alma Hegenbarth (born 6 May 1980, Meerbusch) is a German actress, best known for starring in the sitcom '' Mein Leben & Ich''. She is related to illustrator Hannes Hegen (born ''Johannes Hegenbarth'') and the painter Josef Hegenbarth. Pers ...
, Sabine Pfeifer,
Rick Kavanian Richard "Rick" Horatio Kavanian (born 26 January 1971) is a German actor, comedian, author and voice actor and dubber. He is famous for his cooperation with Michael Herbig, which led to many popular movie comedies and parodies, e.g. ''Manitou's ...
 *''Best Sketch show'': ''Bully & Rick'' :: nominations: ''Ohne Worte'', ''
Die dreisten Drei ''Die Dreisten Drei – Die Comedy WG'' is a German sketch comedy series, which aired from 2003 to 2008 on Sat.1 and returned in February 2012 with a new cast. Concept The skits in ''Die Dreisten Drei'' center around every day situations or sce ...
'', ''
Tramitz and Friends Christian Tramitz (born 29 July 1955) is a German actor and comedian. Early life Born in Munich, Bavaria, Tramitz is the grandson of Austrian actor Paul Hörbiger and first cousin once removed of actress Christiane Hörbiger. His parents ar ...
'' *''Best Comedian, male'':
Hape Kerkeling Hans Peter Wilhelm "Hape" Kerkeling (; born 9 December 1964) is a German comedian, TV presenter, author, and actor. Career At secondary school in Recklinghausen, Hape Kerkeling and some fellow students formed a band (''Gesundfutter'', meani ...
:: nominations:
Bully Herbig Bullying is the use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate. The behavior is often repeated and habitual. One essential prerequisite is the perception (by the bully or by others) of an im ...
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Ralf Schmitz Ralf Schmitz (born 3 November 1974 in Leverkusen) is a German comedian and actor. Life Schmitz works as an actor in German television. Filmography * since 2003: Genial daneben – Die Comedy Arena * 2004–2006: Schillerstraße * 2002 ...
,
Oliver Pocher Oliver Pocher (born 18 February 1978) is a German comedian, entertainer, television personality and host. Early life and professional training Pocher is the son of Gerhard and Jutta Pocher; he was born and grew up in Hanover, West Germany. Hi ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Cordula Stratmann Cordula Stratmann (born 10 November 1963) is a German comedian. Life After taking the ''Abitur'' school-leaving examination, Stratmann studied social work at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Cologne. D ...
:: nominations: Mirja Boes,
Hella von Sinnen Hella Kemper (born 2 February 1959), known by her stage name Hella von Sinnen (lit. ''Hella out of her mind'', making pun of the aristocratic " von"), is a German entertainer and television presenter. She has been a regular on several TV shows ...
,
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
 *''Best Improvisational comedy, TV'': ''
Schillerstraße ''Schillerstraße'' (''Schiller Street'') was a German improvisational comedy show that aired weekly on Sat.1. It was recorded without a script and broadcast unedited to a large extent. The American broadcaster Fox has earned the licence for ''Sch ...
'' :: nominations: ''Frei Schnauze'', '' Dittsche'', ''Genial daneben'' *''Best Comedy film'': '' 7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald'' *''Best Newcomer'':
Kurt Krömer Kurt Krömer (stage name for ''Alexander Bojcan'') (born 20 November 1974) is a German television presenter, comedian and actor. Life Krömer was born in Berlin. He works as actor and comedian in German television and film. From 2003 to 2005 ...
*''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary award'':
Helge Schneider Helge Schneider (born 30 August 1955 in Mülheim an der Ruhr) is a German entertainer, comedian, musician, author, film and theatre director, and actor. He frequently appears on German television and is probably best known for his song "Katzeklo ...


German Comedy Award 2006

10 October 2006; presented by
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Hape trifft!'', ''Schmitz komm raus!'' *''Best Television comedy'': ''
Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
'' :: nominations: '' Stromberg'', '' Mein Leben & Ich'' *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''
Mensch Markus ''Mensch Markus'' is a German television series, starring Markus Maria Profitlich. See also *List of German television series The following is a list of television series produced in Germany: Current Drama * ''4 Blocks'' (TNT Serie, 20 ...
'' :: nominations: ''
Die dreisten Drei ''Die Dreisten Drei – Die Comedy WG'' is a German sketch comedy series, which aired from 2003 to 2008 on Sat.1 and returned in February 2012 with a new cast. Concept The skits in ''Die Dreisten Drei'' center around every day situations or sce ...
'', ''
Sechserpack ''Sechserpack'' is a German television comedy sketch show that was first shown on Sat.1 between 2003 and 2009. Overview Each episode features numerous short sketches, all with a common theme. The cast consisted of the sextet Emily Wood, Mirco ...
'' *''Best Comedy film'': '' Ladyland'' :: nominations: ''
Arme Millionäre ''Arme Millionäre'' (German: ''Poor Millionaires'') is an Austro-German comedy-drama television film series, first aired on RTL on 22 August 2005. 12 episodes were aired between then and 2006. The series is about a billionaire family who sudden ...
'', ''
Die ProSieben Märchenstunde ''Die ProSieben Märchenstunde'' ("ProSieben Fairy Tale Hour") is a television movie series that has been produced since 2006. It features characters that are exclusively portrayed by German and Austrian comedians and actors. The series is shot ...
'' *''Best Comedian, male'':
Hape Kerkeling Hans Peter Wilhelm "Hape" Kerkeling (; born 9 December 1964) is a German comedian, TV presenter, author, and actor. Career At secondary school in Recklinghausen, Hape Kerkeling and some fellow students formed a band (''Gesundfutter'', meani ...
:: nominations:
Oliver Pocher Oliver Pocher (born 18 February 1978) is a German comedian, entertainer, television personality and host. Early life and professional training Pocher is the son of Gerhard and Jutta Pocher; he was born and grew up in Hanover, West Germany. Hi ...
,
Ralf Schmitz Ralf Schmitz (born 3 November 1974 in Leverkusen) is a German comedian and actor. Life Schmitz works as an actor in German television. Filmography * since 2003: Genial daneben – Die Comedy Arena * 2004–2006: Schillerstraße * 2002 ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Hella von Sinnen Hella Kemper (born 2 February 1959), known by her stage name Hella von Sinnen (lit. ''Hella out of her mind'', making pun of the aristocratic " von"), is a German entertainer and television presenter. She has been a regular on several TV shows ...
:: nominations:
Cordula Stratmann Cordula Stratmann (born 10 November 1963) is a German comedian. Life After taking the ''Abitur'' school-leaving examination, Stratmann studied social work at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Cologne. D ...
, Mirja Boes *''Best Actor'': Christoph Maria Herbst :: nominations:
Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
,
Sky du Mont Sky du Mont (born Cayetano Neven du Mont; 20 May 1947) is a German-Argentine actor. Early life Sky du Mont's family, who are related to the famous publishers DuMont Schauberg, fled the Nazis in the 1930s to South America. He was born in Argent ...
 *''Best Actress'':
Andrea Sawatzki Andrea Sawatzki (; born 23 February 1963) is a German actress. From 2002 to 2010 she starred in the Hessischer Rundfunk version of the popular television crime series ''Tatort'' as police inspector ''Charlotte Sänger''. She also gained some in ...
:: nominations:
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
,
Wolke Hegenbarth Wolke Alma Hegenbarth (born 6 May 1980, Meerbusch) is a German actress, best known for starring in the sitcom '' Mein Leben & Ich''. She is related to illustrator Hannes Hegen (born ''Johannes Hegenbarth'') and the painter Josef Hegenbarth. Pers ...
 *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Best Newcomer'': Paul Panzer *''Best Comedian, international'': Borat (alias
Sacha Baron Cohen Sacha Noam Baron Cohen (born 13 October 1971) is an English actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his creation and portrayal of the fictional satirical characters Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admira ...
) *''Special award'': Horst Schlämmer (alias
Hape Kerkeling Hans Peter Wilhelm "Hape" Kerkeling (; born 9 December 1964) is a German comedian, TV presenter, author, and actor. Career At secondary school in Recklinghausen, Hape Kerkeling and some fellow students formed a band (''Gesundfutter'', meani ...
) *''Honorary Award'':
Jürgen von der Lippe Hans-Jürgen Hubert Dohrenkamp (born 8 June 1948), better known by his stage name Jürgen von der Lippe, is a German television presenter, entertainer, actor and comedian. His stage name comes from the fact that he was born near the source of the ...


German Comedy Award 2007

23 Oktober 2007; presented by
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Kinder, Kinder'' ::nominations: '' Türkisch für Anfänger'', ''
Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
'' *''Beste Comedy show'': ''Frei Schnauze XXL'' ::nominations: ''Extreme Activity'', ''Paul Panzers 33'' *''Best Actor in a television comedy'': Christoph Maria Herbst ::nominations: Christian Ulmen, Heinrich Schafmeister *''Best Actress in a television comedy'':
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
::nominations:
Carolin Kebekus Carolin Kebekus (born 9 May 1980) is a German comedian and television personality. Biography Born in Bergisch Gladbach, Kebekus grew up as daughter of a social education worker and a banker in Köln Cologne ( ; german: Köln ; ksh, Kö ...
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Josefine Preuß Josefine Preuß (born 13 January 1986) is a German television actress. Early life Preuß was born in Zehdenick, Brandenburg, near Berlin with an older sister. She won the Brandenburg Junior Championships in rhythmic gymnastics in 1993. Career ...
 *''Best Newcomer'':
Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
::nominations: Der unglaubliche Heinz, Stefan Schramm & Christoph Walther *''Best Comedian, male'':
Hape Kerkeling Hans Peter Wilhelm "Hape" Kerkeling (; born 9 December 1964) is a German comedian, TV presenter, author, and actor. Career At secondary school in Recklinghausen, Hape Kerkeling and some fellow students formed a band (''Gesundfutter'', meani ...
::nominations:
Oliver Pocher Oliver Pocher (born 18 February 1978) is a German comedian, entertainer, television personality and host. Early life and professional training Pocher is the son of Gerhard and Jutta Pocher; he was born and grew up in Hanover, West Germany. Hi ...
,
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
::nominations: Mirja Boes,
Cordula Stratmann Cordula Stratmann (born 10 November 1963) is a German comedian. Life After taking the ''Abitur'' school-leaving examination, Stratmann studied social work at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, in Cologne. D ...
 *''Best Comedy film'': '' 7 Zwerge - Der Wald ist nicht genug'' *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary award'':
Loriot Bernhard-Viktor Christoph-Carl von Bülow (12 November 1923 – 22 August 2011), known as Vicco von Bülow or Loriot (), was a German comedian, humorist, cartoonist, film director, actor and writer. He was best known for his cartoons, the sk ...


German Comedy Award 2008

21 October 2008; presented by
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
 *''Best Television comedy'': '' Doctor's Diary'' ::nominations: ''
Maddin in Love ''Maddin in Love'' is a German television series. See also * List of German television series External links * German comedy television series Television shows set in Hesse 2008 German television series debuts 2008 German television serie ...
'', ''Herzog'', '' Two Funny'' *''Best Comedy show'': '' Elton vs. Simon - Die Show'' ::nominations: ''Achtung! Hartwich'', '' Krömer - Die Internationale Show'' *''Best Comedy event'': ''Fröhliche Weihnachten! - mit Wolfgang & Anneliese'' ::nominations: '' 20 Jahre Mittermeier'', '' Happy Otto - Wir haben Grund zum Feiern'' *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''Switch reloaded'' ::nominations: ''Wunderbar'', '' Two Funny'' *''Best Actor'':
Michael Kessler Michael Kessler (born 24 June 1967) is a German actor, comedian and author. Career Theater Kessler had his acting training at the Westfälische Schauspielschule Bochum from 1988 to 1992. Afterwards he began acting roles at Schauspielhaus ...
::nominations: Christian Ulmen,
Dirk Bach Dirk Bach (23 April 1961 – 1 October 2012) was a German actor, comedian and television presenter, best known as the co-host of ''Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!'', the German version of '' I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!''. C ...
 *''Best Actress'':
Nora Tschirner Nora Marie Tschirner (born 12 June 1981) is a German film actress, musician and former television and radio presenter. Early life Nora Tschirner was born in East Berlin (then East Germany) to the documentary film director and the radio journa ...
::nominations: Judith Richter, Susan Sideropoulos *''Best Newcomer'':
Olaf Schubert Olaf Schubert (real name Michael Haubold, born November 7, 1967 in Plauen) is a German comedian and musician. Life Schubert works as comedian and musician on German broadcasters and radios. Discography by Olaf Schubert * Bestandsaufnahme ...
*''Best Comedian, male'':
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
::nominations:
Oliver Pocher Oliver Pocher (born 18 February 1978) is a German comedian, entertainer, television personality and host. Early life and professional training Pocher is the son of Gerhard and Jutta Pocher; he was born and grew up in Hanover, West Germany. Hi ...
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Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'': Mirja Boes ::nominations:
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
,
Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
 *''Best German comedy film'': ''
Keinohrhasen ''Rabbit Without Ears'' (German title: ''Keinohrhasen'', "No Ear Rabbits"), is a 2007 German romantic comedy film, written, produced and directed by Til Schweiger. Co-written by Anika Decker, and starring Nora Tschirner and Schweiger himself, ...
'' *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary award'':
Hugo Egon Balder Hugo Egon Balder (born Egon Hugo Balder; 22 March 1950) is a German television presenter, producer, and comedian. Early life Balder was born in West Berlin to Egon Friedrich Balder (1904–1970) and Gerda Balder (née Schure; 1910–1997). Ger ...


German Comedy Award 2009

20 October 2009; presented by
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
 *''Best Television comedy'': '' Doctor's Diary'' ::nominations: ''
Der kleine Mann ''Der kleine Mann'' (English: "The Small Man") is a German television series that aired for 8 episodes in 2009. The show was created by Ralf Husmann and starred Bjarne Mädel as a store clerk who gains sudden fame when he appears in a televisio ...
'', ''
Der Lehrer ''Der Lehrer'' (''The Teacher'') is a German television series. It premiered on 10 August 2009 on RTL Television. The first season consisted of 9 episodes, the second of 7. It premiered in December 2013. On April 8, 2021, the series ended after 9 ...
'' *''Best Comedy show'': ''
heute-show The ''heute-show'' ("(the) today show"; stylized in its logo as ''heute SHOW'') is a German late-night satirical television program airing every Friday evening on public broadcasting channel ZDF. A conceptual adaptation of ''The Daily Show'' w ...
'' ::nominations: '' Cindy aus Marzahn & Die jungen Wilden'', ''TV-Helden'' *''Best Late-Night-Show'': ''Inas Nacht'' ::'' Krömer - Die Internationale Show'', ''
TV total ''TV total'' is a German late-night television comedy talk show which originally aired from 8 March 1999 to 16 December 2015 on ProSieben, hosted, created and produced by entertainer Stefan Raab. Following a six-year hiatus, it was revived on 1 ...
'' *''Best Comedy event'': ''Quatsch Goes Christmas - Die große Comedy Winter Show'' ::nominations: ''100 Jahre
Heinz Erhardt Heinz Erhardt (; 20 February 1909 – 5 June 1979) was a German comedian, musician, entertainer, actor, and poet. Life Heinz Erhardt was born in Riga, the son of Baltic German Kapellmeister Gustav Erhardt. He lived most of his childhood at his g ...
'', ''World of Comedy'' *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' ::nominations: ''4 Singles'', ''Switch Reloaded'' *''Best Candid camera show'': '' Comedystreet'' ::nominations: '' Böse Mädchen'', ''
Verstehen Sie Spaß? Timm Franz Maria Elstner (born 19 April 1942), known as Frank Elstner, is a German television presenter. Early life Elstner went to school in Rastatt in Germany and gained his first experience in broadcasting as a child when he acted in radio ...
'' *''Best Stand-up, TV'': ''Schizophren - Ich wollte 'ne Prinzessin sein (
Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
)'' ::nominations: ''Safari (
Michael Mittermeier Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born 3 April 1966) is a German comedian. Early life Mittermeier was born in Dorfen, Upper Bavaria. During his childhood he lived in Bavaria. After school he studied theatre. Career In 1996, Mittermeier started t ...
)'', ''Verschmitzt (
Ralf Schmitz Ralf Schmitz (born 3 November 1974 in Leverkusen) is a German comedian and actor. Life Schmitz works as an actor in German television. Filmography * since 2003: Genial daneben – Die Comedy Arena * 2004–2006: Schillerstraße * 2002 ...
)'' *''Best Comedy film'': ''Zwei Weihnachtsmänner'' ::nominations: ''Ein Mann, ein Fjord!'', ''Schade um das schöne Geld'' *''Best Actor'': Max Giermann ::nominations:
Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
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Hape Kerkeling Hans Peter Wilhelm "Hape" Kerkeling (; born 9 December 1964) is a German comedian, TV presenter, author, and actor. Career At secondary school in Recklinghausen, Hape Kerkeling and some fellow students formed a band (''Gesundfutter'', meani ...
 *''Best Actress'':
Martina Hill Martina Hill (born 14 July 1974) is a German actress and comedian. She has been awarded the German Comedy Award, the German TV Award, as well as the Adolf-Grimme-Preis and the Bambi Award. Biography Hill was born in Berlin-Wedding. Her moth ...
::nominations:
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
, Diana Amft *''Best Comedian, male'':
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
::nominations:
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
,
Ralf Schmitz Ralf Schmitz (born 3 November 1974 in Leverkusen) is a German comedian and actor. Life Schmitz works as an actor in German television. Filmography * since 2003: Genial daneben – Die Comedy Arena * 2004–2006: Schillerstraße * 2002 ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
::nominations: Ina Müller, Mirja Boes *''Best German comedy film'': '' Wickie und die starken Männer'' *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary Award'':
Mike Krüger Michael Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger (born 14 December 1951 in Ulm) is a German comedian, actor and singer. Filmography * ''Piratensender Powerplay'' (1981) * ''Die Supernasen ''Die Supernasen'' is a 1983 West German comedy film featuring Thom ...
*''Best Newcomer'': Bülent Ceylan


German Comedy Award 2010

14 October 2010; presented by
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
 *''Best Television comedy'': ''
Danni Lowinski ''Danni Lowinski'' is a German legal dramedy that premiered on Sat.1 on April 12, 2010, featuring Annette Frier as the eponymous character. The show was created by Marc Terjung, who also created the legal dramedy '' Edel & Starck'', and Benedikt ...
'' ::nominations: ''
Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
'', '' Stromberg'' *''Best Comedy show'': ''
heute-show The ''heute-show'' ("(the) today show"; stylized in its logo as ''heute SHOW'') is a German late-night satirical television program airing every Friday evening on public broadcasting channel ZDF. A conceptual adaptation of ''The Daily Show'' w ...
'' ::nominations: '' Cindy aus Marzahn & Die jungen Wilden'', ''
Willkommen bei Mario Barth ''Willkommen bei Mario Barth-Episoden'' is a German television series. See also *List of German television series External links

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'' *''Best Late-Night-Show'': ''
TV total ''TV total'' is a German late-night television comedy talk show which originally aired from 8 March 1999 to 16 December 2015 on ProSieben, hosted, created and produced by entertainer Stefan Raab. Following a six-year hiatus, it was revived on 1 ...
'' ::nominations: '' Aufgemerkt! Pelzig unterhält sich'', ''Inas Nacht'' *''Best Comedy event'': ''Fröhliche Weihnachten! – mit Wolfgang & Anneliese'' ::nominations: ''Der große Comedy Adventskalender'', ''Switch Reloaded – Der Jahresrückblick'' *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' ::nominations: ''Dennis und Jesko'', '' Ich bin Boes'' *''Best Stand-up, TV'': ''Johann König live! Total Bock auf Remmi Demmi'' ::nominations: '' Kaya Yanar – Live und unzensiert'', ''René Marik live! Autschn!'' *''Best Comedy film'': ''
Barfuß bis zum Hals ''Barfuß bis zum Hals'' ( en, Barefoot to the Neck, link=yes, italic=yes) is a German comedy television film released in 2009. Plot A nudist site in eastern Germany is sold to Dieter Lohe, a conservative textile manufacturer from Bavaria. He vis ...
'' ::nominations: ''C.I.S. – Chaoten im Sondereinsatz'', ' *''Best Actor'': Christoph Maria Herbst ::nominations:
Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
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Jan Josef Liefers Jan Josef Liefers (born 8 August 1964), is a German actor, producer, director and musician. Life Liefers was born in Dresden, the son of director Karlheinz Liefers and actress Brigitte Liefers-Wähner. After his apprenticeship he studied at th ...
 *''Best Actress'':
Annette Frier Annette Frier (born 22 January 1974) is a German actress and comedian. Early life She has a younger sister, Caroline (born 1983) and an older sister. After the Abitur she studied classical acting at the school of the German theater "Der Kelle ...
::nominations:
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
, Diana Amft *''Best Comedian, male'':
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
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Eckart von Hirschhausen Eckart von Hirschhausen (born 25 August 1967) is a German physician, talk show host and comedian. Academic career Born in Frankfurt, von Hirschhausen studied medicine, supported by a scholarship from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (G ...
, Matze Knop *''Best Comedian, female'':
Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
::nominations: Mirja Boes,
Monika Gruber Monika Gruber (born 29 June 1971 in Wartenberg, district Erding) is a German cabaret artist and actress. Life and career Youth and education Monika Gruber was raised with her two younger brothers on their parental farm in Tittenkofen, U ...
 *''Best German comedy film'': ''
Zweiohrküken ''Rabbit Without Ears 2'' (German title: ''Zweiohrküken'', "Two-Eared Chick") is a 2009 German romantic comedy film, written, produced and directed by Til Schweiger. A sequel to 2007's '' Rabbit Without Ears'' (''Keinohrhasen''), it was co-wri ...
'' *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary award'':
Herbert Feuerstein Herbert Feuerstein (15 June 1937 – 6 October 2020) was a German journalist, comedian and entertainer of Austrian descent. He was known as a publisher of the ''pardon'' satire magazine, as the editor of the German version of '' Mad'', and for co ...
*''Best Newcomer'': Dave Davis


German Comedy Award 2011

18 October 2011; presented by
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
 *''Best Comedian, male'': Bülent Ceylan ::nominations:
Atze Schröder Hubertus Albers (born 27 September 1965), better known under his pseudonym Atze Schröder, is a German comedian.Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
::nominations:
Carolin Kebekus Carolin Kebekus (born 9 May 1980) is a German comedian and television personality. Biography Born in Bergisch Gladbach, Kebekus grew up as daughter of a social education worker and a banker in Köln Cologne ( ; german: Köln ; ksh, Kö ...
, Mirja Boes *''Best Actor'':
Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
::nominations: Matthias Matschke, Max Giermann *''Best Actress'':
Martina Hill Martina Hill (born 14 July 1974) is a German actress and comedian. She has been awarded the German Comedy Award, the German TV Award, as well as the Adolf-Grimme-Preis and the Bambi Award. Biography Hill was born in Berlin-Wedding. Her moth ...
::nominations:
Annette Frier Annette Frier (born 22 January 1974) is a German actress and comedian. Early life She has a younger sister, Caroline (born 1983) and an older sister. After the Abitur she studied classical acting at the school of the German theater "Der Kelle ...
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Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
 *''Best Comedy show'': ''
heute-show The ''heute-show'' ("(the) today show"; stylized in its logo as ''heute SHOW'') is a German late-night satirical television program airing every Friday evening on public broadcasting channel ZDF. A conceptual adaptation of ''The Daily Show'' w ...
'' ::nominations: ''Kaya Yanar & Paul Panzer - Stars bei der Arbeit'', '' Die Bülent Ceylan Show'' *''Best Late-Night-Show'': '' Pelzig hält sich'' ::nominations: ''
TV total ''TV total'' is a German late-night television comedy talk show which originally aired from 8 March 1999 to 16 December 2015 on ProSieben, hosted, created and produced by entertainer Stefan Raab. Following a six-year hiatus, it was revived on 1 ...
'', ''Inas Nacht'' *''Best Television comedy'': ''
Danni Lowinski ''Danni Lowinski'' is a German legal dramedy that premiered on Sat.1 on April 12, 2010, featuring Annette Frier as the eponymous character. The show was created by Marc Terjung, who also created the legal dramedy '' Edel & Starck'', and Benedikt ...
'' ::nominations: ''
Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
'', '' Doctor's Diary'' *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' ::nominations: ''Switch Reloaded'', ''4 Singles'' *''Best Comedy event'': '' Hapes zauberhafte Weihnachten'' ::nominations: ''Fröhlicher Frühling mit Wolfgang & Anneliese'', ''Der Comedy-Olymp'' *''Best Stand-up, TV'': '' Atze Schröder live! Revolution'' ::nominations: '' Cindy aus Marzahn live! Nicht jeder Prinz kommt uff'm Pferd'', ''Sascha Grammel live! Hetz mich nicht!'' *''Best Comedy film'': ''
Kokowääh ''Kokowääh'' is a 2011 German film directed by Til Schweiger. It was released in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, South Tyrol and Switzerland) on 3 February 2011. The film stars Til Schweiger, his daughter Emma Schweiger, Jasmin Gera ...
'' *''Best Comedy film, TV'': ' ::nominations: ''
Kung Fu Mama ''Queen of Fist'', also known as ''Kung Fu Mama'' (), is a 1972 Hong Kong action martial arts film directed by Lung Chien, produced by Raymond Chow, and starring Hsien Chin-Chu and Wong Fei-lung. Plot An elderly mother travels to Shanghai t ...
'', ' *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary award'':
Hella von Sinnen Hella Kemper (born 2 February 1959), known by her stage name Hella von Sinnen (lit. ''Hella out of her mind'', making pun of the aristocratic " von"), is a German entertainer and television presenter. She has been a regular on several TV shows ...
*''Best newcomer'': Sascha Grammel


German Comedy Award 2012

23 October 2011; presented by
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
 *''Best Comedian, male'':
Oliver Welke Oliver Welke (born 19 April 1966) is a German television presenter, journalist, satirist, comedian and voice actor. Biography Welke was born in Bielefeld and studied journalism at the University of Münster, graduating in 1993. He then worke ...
::nominations: Bülent Ceylan,
Kaya Yanar Kaya Yanar (born 20 May 1973) is a German (formerly Turkish) comedian, best known for his comedy show ''Was guckst du?!'' (Whatcha lookin' at?!). Early life Yanar was born in Frankfurt am Main, West Germany, to Turkish-Arabic immigrants fro ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
::nominations:
Monika Gruber Monika Gruber (born 29 June 1971 in Wartenberg, district Erding) is a German cabaret artist and actress. Life and career Youth and education Monika Gruber was raised with her two younger brothers on their parental farm in Tittenkofen, U ...
, Mirja Boes *''Best Actor'': Bjarne Mädel ::nominations: Christoph Maria Herbst,
Detlev Buck Detlev Buck (; born 1 December 1962 in Bad Segeberg) is a German film director, actor, producer and screenwriter. Life and work From his first short film at the age of 21 in 1982, ', he has remained one of the most important filmmakers working ...
 *''Best Actress'':
Martina Hill Martina Hill (born 14 July 1974) is a German actress and comedian. She has been awarded the German Comedy Award, the German TV Award, as well as the Adolf-Grimme-Preis and the Bambi Award. Biography Hill was born in Berlin-Wedding. Her moth ...
::nominations:
Annette Frier Annette Frier (born 22 January 1974) is a German actress and comedian. Early life She has a younger sister, Caroline (born 1983) and an older sister. After the Abitur she studied classical acting at the school of the German theater "Der Kelle ...
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Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
 *''Best Comedy show'': ''
heute-show The ''heute-show'' ("(the) today show"; stylized in its logo as ''heute SHOW'') is a German late-night satirical television program airing every Friday evening on public broadcasting channel ZDF. A conceptual adaptation of ''The Daily Show'' w ...
'' ::nominations: ''
Nicht nachmachen! Nicht nachmachen! (English: ''Don't Imitate!'') was a German comedy-documentary TV series that airs on ZDF and ZDFneo. The two hosts, Wigald Boning and Bernhard Hoëcker, defy the warnings and restrictions on various items to see what happens when ...
'', '' Die Bülent Ceylan Show'' *''Best Television comedy'': '' Crime Scene Cleaner'' (''Der Tatortreiniger'') ::nominations: ''
Danni Lowinski ''Danni Lowinski'' is a German legal dramedy that premiered on Sat.1 on April 12, 2010, featuring Annette Frier as the eponymous character. The show was created by Marc Terjung, who also created the legal dramedy '' Edel & Starck'', and Benedikt ...
'', '' Stromberg'' *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''
Knallerfrauen ''Knallerfrauen'' (Eng: ''Fire-women'') is a German sketch comedy series first aired in 2011. The series stars actress Martina Hill Martina Hill (born 14 July 1974) is a German actress and comedian. She has been awarded the German Comedy Aw ...
'' ::nominations: '' Ich bin Boes'', ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' *''Best Comedy event'': '' Elton vs. Simon - Die Live-Show'' ::nominations: ''Der Comedy Olymp'', ''Der große Comedy Adventskalender'' *''Best Stand-up, TV'': '' Olaf Schubert live! Meine Kämpfe'' ::nominations: '' Dr. Eckart von Hirschhausen live! Liebesbeweise'', '' Michael Mittermeier live! Achtung Baby!'' *''Best Comedy film'': ' *''Best Comedy film, TV'': ''Stankowskis Millionen'' ::nominations: ''Das große Comeback'', ''Männer ticken, Frauen anders'' *''Best Live comedy'': Bülent Ceylan *''Honorary award'':
Gaby Köster Gabriele Wilhelmine "Gaby" Köster () is a German actress and comedian. Life Köster was born in Cologne, West Germany. Following secondary school, Köster began training to become a nursery-school teacher, which she broke off three weeks prior ...
*''Best newcomer'': David Werker *''Specialprize'': Thomas Hermanns (for 20 Years '' Quatsch Comedy Club'')


German Comedy Award 2013

15 October 2013; presented by
Dieter Nuhr Dieter Herbert Nuhr (born 29 October 1960) is a German kabarett artist, comedian, author and television presenter. Nuhr's stage program ''nuhr in Berlin'' (the title is a pun; for explanation, see below) is the first German stand-up comedy whi ...
 *''Best Comedian, male'':
Olaf Schubert Olaf Schubert (real name Michael Haubold, born November 7, 1967 in Plauen) is a German comedian and musician. Life Schubert works as comedian and musician on German broadcasters and radios. Discography by Olaf Schubert * Bestandsaufnahme ...
::nominations:
Paul Panzer Paul Wolfgang Panzerbeiter (November 3, 1872 – August 16, 1958), known professionally as Paul Panzer, was a German-American silent film actor. He appeared in more than 330 films between 1905 and 1952. Biography Panzer was born in Würzburg. ...
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Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
 *''Best Comedian, female'':
Carolin Kebekus Carolin Kebekus (born 9 May 1980) is a German comedian and television personality. Biography Born in Bergisch Gladbach, Kebekus grew up as daughter of a social education worker and a banker in Köln Cologne ( ; german: Köln ; ksh, Kö ...
::nominations:
Monika Gruber Monika Gruber (born 29 June 1971 in Wartenberg, district Erding) is a German cabaret artist and actress. Life and career Youth and education Monika Gruber was raised with her two younger brothers on their parental farm in Tittenkofen, U ...
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Cindy aus Marzahn Ilka Bessin (born 18 November 1971) is a German comedian and actress, best known for her role as Cindy aus Marzahn (German for "Cindy from Marzahn"). Early life Ilka Bessin was born in Luckenwalde, East Germany. After finishing school, she ...
 *''Best Actor'':
Bastian Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
::nominations: Bjarne Mädel,
Dietrich Hollinderbäumer Dietrich Hollinderbäumer (born 16 August 1942) is a German-Swedish actor. He is known for his role in ''Downfall'' as Robert Ritter von Greim and for playing Adam in the German Netflix series ''Dark''. Early life Hollinderbäumer was born to ...
 *''Best Actress'':
Martina Hill Martina Hill (born 14 July 1974) is a German actress and comedian. She has been awarded the German Comedy Award, the German TV Award, as well as the Adolf-Grimme-Preis and the Bambi Award. Biography Hill was born in Berlin-Wedding. Her moth ...
::nominations:
Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
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Annette Frier Annette Frier (born 22 January 1974) is a German actress and comedian. Early life She has a younger sister, Caroline (born 1983) and an older sister. After the Abitur she studied classical acting at the school of the German theater "Der Kelle ...
 *''Best Comedy show'': ''Circus HalliGalli'' ::nominations: '' Die Bülent Ceylan Show'', ''
heute-show The ''heute-show'' ("(the) today show"; stylized in its logo as ''heute SHOW'') is a German late-night satirical television program airing every Friday evening on public broadcasting channel ZDF. A conceptual adaptation of ''The Daily Show'' w ...
'', '' Krömer – Late Night Show'', '' Paul Panzer – Stars bei der Arbeit'' *''Best Television comedy'': ''
Pastewka Bastian Pastewka (born 4 April 1972) is a German actor and comedian. In Bochum, he first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show ''Die Wochenshow'' (engl.: The Weekly Show), essential ...
'' ::nominations: ''Die LottoKönige'', '' Crime Scene Cleaner'' (''Der Tatortreiniger'') *''Best Sketch comedy'': ''
Ladykracher ''Ladykracher'' was a German sketch comedy show starring Anke Engelke. The show ran on Sat.1 from 2002 to 2004 and was produced by Brainpool. In 2008 the show was reproduced until 2013. Skits All Ladykracher skits feature Anke Engelke. The pr ...
'' ::nominations: ''In jeder Beziehung'', ''
Knallerfrauen ''Knallerfrauen'' (Eng: ''Fire-women'') is a German sketch comedy series first aired in 2011. The series stars actress Martina Hill Martina Hill (born 14 July 1974) is a German actress and comedian. She has been awarded the German Comedy Aw ...
'' *''Best Comedy event'': '' Die Große TV total Prunksitzung'' ::nominations: ''Der RTL Comedy Grand Prix'', '' Switch reloaded - Wetten dass..? Spezial'' *''Best Stand-up, TV'': '' Kaya live! All inclusive'' ::nominations: '' Atze live! Schmerzfrei'', '' Paul Panzer live! Hart Backbord - Noch ist die Welt zu retten!'' *''Best hosts'':
Sonja Zietlow Sonja Zietlow (born 13 May 1968) is a German television presenter. Biography Zietlow was born in Bonn. After she graduated from school and before her media career began in 1993, she worked as first officer for the German airline Lufthansa. W ...
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Daniel Hartwich Daniel Hartwich (born 18 August 1978) is a German TV presenter. Biography Hartwich's mother is a nurse. After completing his ''Abitur'' in 1998, he studied German and political science at Goethe University in Frankfurt. During his studies, he ...
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Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus! Ich may refer to: * Ich, a German pronoun meaning ''I'', also a Middle English form of ''I'' * The ego, one of the psychic apparatus defined in Sigmund Freud's structural model of the psyche * ''Ich'' (album), an album by German rapper Sido * I ...
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Oliver Welke Oliver Welke (born 19 April 1966) is a German television presenter, journalist, satirist, comedian and voice actor. Biography Welke was born in Bielefeld and studied journalism at the University of Münster, graduating in 1993. He then worke ...
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Olaf Schubert Olaf Schubert (real name Michael Haubold, born November 7, 1967 in Plauen) is a German comedian and musician. Life Schubert works as comedian and musician on German broadcasters and radios. Discography by Olaf Schubert * Bestandsaufnahme ...
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Deutscher Fernsehpreis 2012 Deutscher is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alma Deutscher, British musician and composer *Drafi Deutscher, German singer and composer * Guy Deutscher (linguist) * Guy Deutscher (physicist) * Isaac Deutscher, British ...
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Anke Engelke Anke Christina Fischer ( Engelke; born 21 December 1965) is a German comedian, actress, voice actress and television presenter. Personal life Born in Montreal, Canada, Engelke moved to Cologne, Germany in 1971 with her German parents. Early ...
at Unser Song für Malmö *''Best Comedy film'': ''
Kokowääh 2 is a 2013 German film directed by Til Schweiger. It is a sequel to the 2011 film . It was released in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) on 7 February 2013. The film stars Til Schweiger, his daughter Emma Schweiger, Ja ...
'' *''Best Live comedy'':
Mario Barth Mario Wolfgang Barth (born 1 November 1972) is a German comedian who mainly deals with the interactions between men and women. Early life Barth was one out of six children born to a family in Berlin- Mariendorf. Raised Catholic, he served as a ...
*''Honorary award'':
Tom Gerhardt Tom Gerhardt (born 12 December 1957) is a German actor and comedian. Life Gerhardt was born in Cologne, and studied German studies German studies is the field of humanities that researches, documents and disseminates German language and lit ...
*''Best newcomer'': Luke Mockridge


External links


Official website ''(German)''


References

{{reflist German television awards Comedy and humor awards German comedy