Christoph Maria Herbst
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Christoph Maria Herbst is a German
actor
and comedian
.
, Herbst became a banker apprentice and was active at the free theatre scene in Wuppertal
at the same time. In 1986, he was a founding member of the private Theater in Cronenberg and its acting school. He's still performing in German theatres. Most recently, he performed "Männerhort" (Men nursery) at the Theater am Kurfürstendamm in Berlin
together with Bastian Pastewka
, Michael Kessler
and Jürgen Tonkel.
. In 2004, he had his first leading role in the ProSieben series Stromberg
. In October 2006, the work on the third season of Stromberg began, airing in early 2007. Herbst also appeared in the Sesamstraße
in 2006, and in Anke Engelke
's show Ladyland
. In 2007, his 7-piece series Die schlimmste Woche meines Lebens, an adaptation of the British Series The Worst Week of My Life
, was broadcasted.
and Christian Tramitz
in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 in 2003 as well as his appearance as the butler Alfons Hatler in the 2004 movie Der Wixxer together with Oliver Kalkofe
, Thomas Fritsch
, Oliver Welke
and other leading German comedians. In 2006, Herbst teamed up again with Michael Herbig in the movie Hui-Buh, das Schlossgespenst, starring as King Julius, the 111th.
Herbst appeared in these movies and series:
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
.
Life and theatre career
After passing the AbiturAbitur
Abitur is a designation used in Germany, Finland and Estonia for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling, see also for Germany Abitur after twelve years.The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, often referred to as...
, Herbst became a banker apprentice and was active at the free theatre scene in Wuppertal
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in and around the Wupper river valley, and is situated east of the city of Düsseldorf and south of the Ruhr area. With a population of approximately 350,000, it is the largest city in the Bergisches Land...
at the same time. In 1986, he was a founding member of the private Theater in Cronenberg and its acting school. He's still performing in German theatres. Most recently, he performed "Männerhort" (Men nursery) at the Theater am Kurfürstendamm in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
together with Bastian Pastewka
Bastian Pastewka
Bastian Pastewka is a German actor and comedian.He first became known to a wider audience in Germany around 1996 as a regular cast member of the comedy show Die Wochenshow , essentially a mock news program...
, Michael Kessler
Michael Kessler
Michael Kessler is a German actor, comedian and author from Wiesbaden.- Theater :After his acting training at Westfälische Schauspielschule Bochum from 1988 to 1992, Kessler had roles at the following theaters: Schauspielhaus Bochum, Schauspiel Frankfurt, Nationaltheater Mannheim and...
and Jürgen Tonkel.
Television
Herbst made his first appearance in German television in the show Sketchup - The next generation in 1997. From 2002 to 2004, he performed as a supporting actor in LadykracherLadykracher
Ladykracher is 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.- Skits :All Ladykracher skits plays by Anke Engelke...
. In 2004, he had his first leading role in the ProSieben series Stromberg
Stromberg (TV series)
Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
. In October 2006, the work on the third season of Stromberg began, airing in early 2007. Herbst also appeared in the Sesamstraße
Sesamstraße
Sesamstraße is the German-language version of Sesame Street, a children's television program. It airs primarily in Germany and the surrounding German-speaking countries. The show premièred on 8th January 1973, Sesamstraße has been running on Norddeutscher Rundfunk since 1973; it's now in its...
in 2006, and in Anke Engelke
Anke Engelke
Anke Christina Fischer is a German comedian, actress and voice-over actress born in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.Engelke moved to Cologne in 1971 with her parents...
's show Ladyland
Ladyland
Ladyland is a German television series....
. In 2007, his 7-piece series Die schlimmste Woche meines Lebens, an adaptation of the British Series The Worst Week of My Life
The Worst Week of My Life
The Worst Week of My Life is a British comedy television series, first broadcast on BBC One between March and April 2004. A second series was aired between November and December 2005 and a three-part Christmas special, The Worst Christmas of My Life was shown during December 2006...
, was broadcasted.
Filmography
Herbst's movie career began in 1998 in the movie Der wirklich letzte Junggeselle (The last bachelor). His star roles were together with Michael Herbig, Rick KavanianRick Kavanian
Rick Horatio Kavanian is a German actor, comedian, author and dubber of Armenian-Romanian roots. He is famous for his cooperation with Michael Herbig, which led to many popular movie comedies and parodies, e.g. Manitou's Shoe.- Life :...
and Christian Tramitz
Christian Tramitz
Christian Tramitz is a German actor, comedian, voice actor and author.- Life :Christian Tramitz is the grandson of Austrian actor Paul Hörbiger and nephew of actress Christiane Hörbiger. His parents are film producer Rudolf Tramitz and Monica, née Hörbiger...
in (T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 in 2003 as well as his appearance as the butler Alfons Hatler in the 2004 movie Der Wixxer together with Oliver Kalkofe
Oliver Kalkofe
Oliver Kalkofe is a German satirist, columnist, book author and actor.- Career :Kalkofe grew up in Langenhagen-Engelbostel near Hanover and in Peine...
, Thomas Fritsch
Thomas Fritsch
Thomas Fritsch is a German television actor. He starred voicing Scar in the German dub of The Lion King.He is the son of actor Willy Fritsch.-Actor:* Das gibt's nur zweimal...
, Oliver Welke
Oliver Welke
Oliver Welke is a German television presenter, actor, comedian and television journalist.- Life :Welke studied journalism at University of Münster. In 1993 he finished his university studies. Welke works on German television. Since May 2009 Welke is part of comedy team heuteshow on German...
and other leading German comedians. In 2006, Herbst teamed up again with Michael Herbig in the movie Hui-Buh, das Schlossgespenst, starring as King Julius, the 111th.
Herbst appeared in these movies and series:
- 1998 Der wirklich letzte Junggeselle
- 2003 (T)Raumschiff Surprise – Periode 1
- 2004 StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
Staffel 1 (TV series) - 2004 Der WiXXer
- 2004 Erkan und Stefan - Der Tod kommt krass
- 2005 Stromberg Staffel 2 (TV series)
- 2005 Der Fischer und seine Frau
- 2006 Hui Buh – Das Schlossgespenst
- 2006 Pastewka (TV series)
- 2006 Wo ist Fred!?
- 2006 Urmel aus dem Eis (voice)
- 2007 Stromberg Staffel 3 (TV series)
- 2007 Die Aufschneider
- 2007 Neues vom WiXXer
- 2007 Hilfe! Hochzeit! - Die schlimmste Woche meines Lebens (TV series)
- 2007 Hände weg von Mississippi
- 2007 Tramitz & Friends (TV series)
- 2007 Jakobs Bruder
- 2008 Mord Mit Aussicht (TV series)
- 2008 Don Quichote - Gib niemals auf! (TV movie)
- 2008 Urmel voll in Fahrt (voice)
- 2008 2 Weihnachtsmänner
- 2009 Stromberg Staffel 4 (TV series)
- 2009 Vicky the Viking
- 2010 Kreutzer kommt
Awards
- 2002: Deutscher Comedypreis as Best Supporting Actor in LadykracherLadykracherLadykracher is 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.- Skits :All Ladykracher skits plays by Anke Engelke...
- 2005: Bayerischer Fernsehpreis for StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
- 2005: Deutscher Comedypreis as Best Actor for StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
- 2005: Goldener Gong for Stromberg
- 2005: Jupiter-Filmpreis as Best TV Actor
- 2006: Adolf-Grimme-Preis for StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
- 2006: Deutscher Comedypreis as Best Actor in a Comedy series for StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
- 2006: GQ - Man of the year in the category TV
- 2006: Sony Music - Triple-Platinum for over 150000 sold StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
-DVDs - 2007: Deutscher Comedypreis as Best Actor (in a Comedy series) for StrombergStromberg (TV series)Stromberg is a German television series which is produced by Brainpool and broadcast on the commercial television channel ProSieben. The series was proclaimed as a copy of the BBC series The Office, although initially the producers claimed it was based on a character from a past ProSieben comedy,...
External links
- http://www.christophmaria-herbst.de Fanpage (German)
- Interview with Christoph Maria Herbst (German)