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Atze Schröder
Actor, Writer, ProducerBorn September 27, 1965 (60 years)
Atze Schröder is a fictional character in German comedy.
The character of Atze Schröder emerged in the mid-1990s on Germany's cabaret and comedy stages, quickly gaining recognition for his signature "Ruhrpott" humor and distinctive appearance. The character first garnered significant attention through appearances on the *Quatsch Comedy Club* and, later—most notably—through the RTL television series *Alles Atze*, which aired from 1999 to 2006. Atze Schröder also appeared on the big screen as the court jester in the feature film *7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald*.
In addition to his stage shows and tours, the character has frequently hosted the German Comedy Awards ceremony, as well as various television comedy formats—including *Der Comedy Olymp*, the *Comedy Adventskalender* on RTL, and, since 2019, *NightWash*. In 2011, the performer behind the character was awarded the German Comedy Prize for his solo show *Revolution*. Furthermore, in 2021, Atze Schröder appeared in the music video for the song "Der wichtigste Finger einer Faust" by the band Jupiter Jones.
The character of Atze Schröder emerged in the mid-1990s on Germany's cabaret and comedy stages, quickly gaining recognition for his signature "Ruhrpott" humor and distinctive appearance. The character first garnered significant attention through appearances on the *Quatsch Comedy Club* and, later—most notably—through the RTL television series *Alles Atze*, which aired from 1999 to 2006. Atze Schröder also appeared on the big screen as the court jester in the feature film *7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald*.
In addition to his stage shows and tours, the character has frequently hosted the German Comedy Awards ceremony, as well as various television comedy formats—including *Der Comedy Olymp*, the *Comedy Adventskalender* on RTL, and, since 2019, *NightWash*. In 2011, the performer behind the character was awarded the German Comedy Prize for his solo show *Revolution*. Furthermore, in 2021, Atze Schröder appeared in the music video for the song "Der wichtigste Finger einer Faust" by the band Jupiter Jones.
Filmography
| 2026 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2023 | Die besten Comedians Deutschlands (TV Series) |
| 2020 | Kurzstrecke mit Pierre M. Krause (TV Series) |
| 2013 | Circus HalliGalli (TV Series) |
| 2011 | Atze Schröder: Die Live-Kronjuwelen · as Comedian |
| 2009 | Cindy & Die Jungen Wilden (TV Series) |
| 2007 | Schmidt & Pocher (TV Series) |
| 2006 | 7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough · as Hofnarr |
| 2005 | The Little Polar Bear 2: The Mysterious Island · as Kalle (voice) |
| 2005 | Siegfried · as Drache (voice) |
| 2004 | Seven Dwarves · as Jester |
| 2003 | Genial daneben (2003) (TV Series) |
| 1997 | Nikola (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1993 | RTL Samstag Nacht (DE) (TV Series) |
| 1981 | The Love Boat (DE) (TV Series) · as Sondler |