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

Wolfgang G. Bühler (1957)
Wolfgang G. Bühler
1957
Thomas Scheibitz (1968)
Thomas Scheibitz
1968
Carl Friedrich Wendelstadt (1786 - 1840)
Carl Friedrich Wendelstadt
1786 - 1840
Alma del Banco (1862 - 1943)
Alma del Banco
1862 - 1943
Paula Wimmer (1876 - 1971)
Paula Wimmer
1876 - 1971
Johann Heinrich Richter (1803 - 1845)
Johann Heinrich Richter
1803 - 1845
Ottmar Hörl (1950)
Ottmar Hörl
1950
Oscar Begas (1828 - 1883)
Oscar Begas
1828 - 1883
Tim Eitel (1971)
Tim Eitel
1971
Wilhelm Niedermayer (1899 - 1965)
Wilhelm Niedermayer
1899 - 1965
Robert Lebeck (1929 - 2014)
Robert Lebeck
1929 - 2014
Marten van Valckenborch (1535 - 1612)
Marten van Valckenborch
1535 - 1612
Georg Flegel (1566 - 1638)
Georg Flegel
1566 - 1638
Hermann Hultzsch (1837 - 1905)
Hermann Hultzsch
1837 - 1905
Gino Parin (1876 - 1944)
Gino Parin
1876 - 1944
Gerta Mikhaylovna Nemenova (1905 - 1986)
Gerta Mikhaylovna Nemenova
1905 - 1986

Creators Contemporary art

Carlos García Muela (1936 - 2013)
Carlos García Muela
1936 - 2013
Felipe Orlando (1911 - 2001)
Felipe Orlando
1911 - 2001
Nathanaëlle Herbelin (1989)
Nathanaëlle Herbelin
1989
Vadim Vasilievich Elin (1939 - 2010)
Vadim Vasilievich Elin
1939 - 2010
Peter Lindbergh (1944 - 2019)
Peter Lindbergh
1944 - 2019
Jedd Novatt (1958)
Jedd Novatt
1958
 Celia-Yunior (2004)
Celia-Yunior
2004
Francesco Clemente (1952)
Francesco Clemente
1952
Zvi Goldstein (1947)
Zvi Goldstein
1947
Marie-Jo Lafontaine (1950)
Marie-Jo Lafontaine
1950
Nikolaus Hipp (1938)
Nikolaus Hipp
1938
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov (1933)
Oleg Aleksandrovich Vukolov
1933
Michael Bach (1953)
Michael Bach
1953
Oliver Jordan (1958)
Oliver Jordan
1958
Mimmo Rotella (1918 - 2006)
Mimmo Rotella
1918 - 2006
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev (1917 - 1998)
Mikhail Arkadyevich Suzdaltsev
1917 - 1998