Otto Waalkes (1948) - photo 1

Otto Waalkes

Otto Gerhard Waalkes is a German comedian, cartoonist, actor (including voice actor), musician, director and screenwriter. He has won many prizes and awards, among them the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The little elephant Ottifant, which he invented, became the symbol of Otto Walkes' art and also the character for a series of comics and cartoons.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s Valckes turned his attention to comedy, appearing on stage and on television. He became known for his wry humour and his ability to create humorous characters and voices. His performances often include a mixture of stand-up comedy, skits and musical numbers.

Wallkes has also had a successful career in film and television. He has appeared in numerous German films. He also provided the voice for several animated films.

Otto Gerhard Wallkes is a well-known philanthropist, supporting various charities in Germany and around the world.

Date and place of birt:22 july 1948, Emden, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Cartoonist, Filmmaker, Painter, Screenwriter
Art style:Contemporary art

Creators Germany

Richard Purnickl (1770 - 1838)
Richard Purnickl
1770 - 1838
Peter Calmés (1900 - 1968)
Peter Calmés
1900 - 1968
Christian Sell I (1831 - 1883)
Christian Sell I
1831 - 1883
Herbert Oehm (1935)
Herbert Oehm
1935
Volker Grahn (1941)
Volker Grahn
1941
Wilhelm Feldmann (1859 - 1932)
Wilhelm Feldmann
1859 - 1932
Andreas Schön (1955)
Andreas Schön
1955
 Ludwig Heitland (1837 - 1911)
Ludwig Heitland
1837 - 1911
Katja Brinkmann (1964)
Katja Brinkmann
1964
Conrad Felixmüller (1897 - 1977)
Conrad Felixmüller
1897 - 1977
Richard Oelze (1900 - 1980)
Richard Oelze
1900 - 1980
Franz Rudolf Wildenhain (1905 - 1980)
Franz Rudolf Wildenhain
1905 - 1980
Ingwer Paulsen (1883 - 1943)
Ingwer Paulsen
1883 - 1943
Otto Antoine (1865 - 1951)
Otto Antoine
1865 - 1951
Axel Hütte (1951)
Axel Hütte
1951
Karl Rudolf Sohn (1845 - 1908)
Karl Rudolf Sohn
1845 - 1908

Creators Contemporary art

Gene Kloss (1903 - 1996)
Gene Kloss
1903 - 1996
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov (1937)
Otari Zakharovich Kandaurov
1937
Karel Havlíček (1907 - 1988)
Karel Havlíček
1907 - 1988
Cesare Maria Casati (1936)
Cesare Maria Casati
1936
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov (1956)
Sergey Vasilyevich Volkov
1956
Karl-Otto Jung (1938)
Karl-Otto Jung
1938
George Segal (1924 - 2000)
George Segal
1924 - 2000
Ernst Günter Hansing (1929 - 2011)
Ernst Günter Hansing
1929 - 2011
Leo Gestel (1881 - 1941)
Leo Gestel
1881 - 1941
Louise Lawler (1947)
Louise Lawler
1947
Fritz Bultman (1919 - 1985)
Fritz Bultman
1919 - 1985
Bryan Hunt (1947)
Bryan Hunt
1947
Duane Hanson (1925 - 1996)
Duane Hanson
1925 - 1996
Soumya Netrabile (1966)
Soumya Netrabile
1966
Thierry Bal (1975)
Thierry Bal
1975
Tommaso Geraci (1931 - 2020)
Tommaso Geraci
1931 - 2020
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