Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Languages
English, German
Spouse
Eva Hassmann (2000-2012)
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
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Otto Waalkes: German comedian (born 1948).
Born (age 77).
Otto Waalkes has 10 credits in our database.
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Filmography (10)
7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug
Writer
Siegfried
Film
7 Dwarves – Men Alone in the Wood
Producer
Otto - Der Katastrofenfilm
Film
St. Pauli Night
Film
Otto - Der Liebesfilm
Director, Composer
Otto – Der Außerfriesische
Director
Otto - Der Neue Film
Director, Writer
Otto – Der Film
Director, Writer
Otto – Die Serie
Otto – Die Serie
Director
Biography
Otto Gerhard Waalkes (born 22 July 1948), or mononymously Otto, is a German comedian, actor, musician, writer, and comic book artist. He became famous in the 1970s and 1980s in Germany with his shows, books and films. His best known trademark are the 'Ottifanten' ('Ottiphants'), elephant-like comic characters of his own design. They featured on the cover of his first album release. Waalkes also works as a voice actor, providing the German voices of Mushu in Disney's Mulan, Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise, and the Grinch in The Grinch, among others.
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How old is Otto Waalkes?
Otto Waalkes is 77 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Otto Waalkes been in?
Otto Waalkes has 10 credits in our database. Notable titles include 7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug (2006), Siegfried (2005), 7 Dwarves – Men Alone in the Wood (2004), Otto - Der Katastrofenfilm (2000), St. Pauli Night (1999).
Where can I find more information about Otto Waalkes?
You can find more about Otto Waalkes on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
