Biography
Born in Bochum. Studied theater studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. Founded and directed the »Quatsch-Comedy-Club« in 1996. Author of the comedy series »Lukas« and the films »Meine beste Freundin«, »Sing, wenn du kannst«. He has also directed comedy programs for Michael Mittermeier and Kaya Yanar on theater and musical stages as well as the shows »Grease«, »Es fährt ein Zug nach nirgendwo«, »Kein Pardon – Das Musical« and »Bussi – das Musical«. Numerous presentations, including the preliminary round of the Eurovision Song Contest, »Red Nose Day«, »Pop Club«, »European Film Awards«. Since 2015 artistic director of the »Goldene Kamera« and host of the »Radio Regenbogen Awards«. 2007 Awarded the Compass Pin by Schwules Netzwerk NRW e. V. for his commitment to gay and lesbian emancipation in society.
At the Musikalische Komödie 2016 /17 production of »Hape Kerkeling's Kein Pardon – Das Musical«. 2019/20 guest with »MuKo Magic«. 2024/25 Production of his Carpendale musical »Hello! Again?« together with Olivia Maria Schaaf.