Markus Maria Profitlich
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Markus Maria Profitlich (born March 25, 1960 in Bonn
) is a German
comedian
and actor
who was a cast member of Die Wochenshow
between 1999 and 2001. He now hosts and performs his own show, Mensch Markus
.
His most famous role on Die Wochenshow was the Erklärbär (Explaining Bear). Other roles included the shy reporter Peter Wuttke, Mawegda Gandhi and Baby Markus.
Furthermore, Profitlich is the producer of the programme Weibsbilder, as well as Deutschland ist schön (Germany is nice).
The name Profitlich is not a stage name
, but is probably derived from "a person who acts profitably" (source: Udolph, Jürgen: Professor Udolphs Buch der Namen, Munich, 2005, P. 78-81).
Profitlich is member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
and a confessing Christian. In his youth, he visited the YMCA
in Siegburg (near Bonn
), where he led Christian holiday courses for children. He is now member of a free Protestant parish.
Bonn
Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
) is a German
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...
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...
and 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...
who was a cast member of Die Wochenshow
Die Wochenshow
Die Wochenshow is a German weekly comedy sketch show that is aired on Sat.1 and is produced by Brainpool TV. It started on April 20, 1996 and was cancelled early in 2002...
between 1999 and 2001. He now hosts and performs his own show, Mensch Markus
Mensch Markus
Mensch Markus is a German television series....
.
His most famous role on Die Wochenshow was the Erklärbär (Explaining Bear). Other roles included the shy reporter Peter Wuttke, Mawegda Gandhi and Baby Markus.
Furthermore, Profitlich is the producer of the programme Weibsbilder, as well as Deutschland ist schön (Germany is nice).
The name Profitlich is not a stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
, but is probably derived from "a person who acts profitably" (source: Udolph, Jürgen: Professor Udolphs Buch der Namen, Munich, 2005, P. 78-81).
Private life
Markus Maria Profitlich is married to the German actress Ingrid Einfeldt, his stage partner in Mensch Markus. His daughter was born in the beginning of 2005.Profitlich is member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
Social Democratic Party of Germany
The Social Democratic Party of Germany is a social-democratic political party in Germany...
and a confessing Christian. In his youth, he visited the YMCA
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
in Siegburg (near Bonn
Bonn
Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
), where he led Christian holiday courses for children. He is now member of a free Protestant parish.
Awards
- 2002 German Comedy AwardsGerman Comedy AwardsThe German Comedy Award is a television award and one of the most prestigious awards for German television comedy.The awards ceremony takes place annually in Cologne.- Award winners :*German Comedy Award:...
: Best Comedian for Mensch Markus - 2004 German Comedy Awards: Best Sketch Show for Mensch Markus
- 2006 German Comedy Awards: Best Sketch Comedy for Mensch Markus