German cabaret comedian, film and stage actor. One of the most popular television personalities of the 1960's and 70's, also presenter of diverse shows on radio for the Bayerischer Rundfunk over a period of 46 years. Co-founder in 1956 of the Münchener 'Lach- und Schießgesellschaft', a satirical cabaret troupe. He possessed a deep, resonant voice, which led to him being much in demand as a voice-over artist and narrator.