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

Curt Mühlenhaupt (1921 - 2006)
Curt Mühlenhaupt
1921 - 2006
Rudolf Gudden (1863 - 1935)
Rudolf Gudden
1863 - 1935
Vincent Weber (1902 - 1990)
Vincent Weber
1902 - 1990
Wolfgang Escher (1920 - 2008)
Wolfgang Escher
1920 - 2008
Vera Lwowski (1923)
Vera Lwowski
1923
Otto Seitz (1846 - 1912)
Otto Seitz
1846 - 1912
Magdalena Jetelová (1946)
Magdalena Jetelová
1946
Martin Wiegand (1867 - 1961)
Martin Wiegand
1867 - 1961
Richard Falkenberg (1875 - 1948)
Richard Falkenberg
1875 - 1948
Rolf Urban (1958)
Rolf Urban
1958
Ulrich Hachulla (1943)
Ulrich Hachulla
1943
Gertrud Goldschmidt (1912 - 1994)
Gertrud Goldschmidt
1912 - 1994
Hans Haacke (1936)
Hans Haacke
1936
Jan Verkade (1868 - 1946)
Jan Verkade
1868 - 1946
Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer
1480 - 1538
Albert Müller-Lingke (1844 - 1930)
Albert Müller-Lingke
1844 - 1930

Creators Contemporary art

Mikhail Pavlovich Ivanov-Radkevich (1901 - 1990)
Mikhail Pavlovich Ivanov-Radkevich
1901 - 1990
Niklaus Stoecklin (1896 - 1982)
Niklaus Stoecklin
1896 - 1982
Zhang Linglin (1933)
Zhang Linglin
1933
Alfred Muller (1960)
Alfred Muller
1960
Jaqueline de Jong (1939 - 2024)
Jaqueline de Jong
1939 - 2024
Irma Blank (1934 - 2023)
Irma Blank
1934 - 2023
Mahmoud Sabri (1927 - 2012)
Mahmoud Sabri
1927 - 2012
Heinrich Heidersberger (1906 - 2006)
Heinrich Heidersberger
1906 - 2006
Hans Ferdinand Sauerbruch (1910 - 1996)
Hans Ferdinand Sauerbruch
1910 - 1996
Dorothea Schrade (1943)
Dorothea Schrade
1943
Percy Bryant Baker (1881 - 1970)
Percy Bryant Baker
1881 - 1970
Osip Abramovich Sidlin (1909 - 1972)
Osip Abramovich Sidlin
1909 - 1972
Saul Steinberg (1914 - 1999)
Saul Steinberg
1914 - 1999
Preston Geter (1932 - 2017)
Preston Geter
1932 - 2017
Robert Hanley Willoughby (1927 - 2009)
Robert Hanley Willoughby
1927 - 2009
Matthias Hellmich (XX century)
Matthias Hellmich
XX century