Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Thursday)
Height
192 cm (6'4")
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouses
Thea Gottschalk (1976-2024), Karina Gottschalk (2024)
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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Thomas Gottschalk: German television host and entertainer.
Born (age 75).
Thomas Gottschalk has 16 credits in our database.
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Filmography (16)
Dessau Dancers
Film
1½ Knights – In Search of the Ravishing Princess Herzelinde
Film
Breakfast with Einstein
Film
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Film
Ring of the Mus...
Ring of the Musketeers
Film
Trabbi Goes to Hollywood
Film
Think Big
Film
Lovable Zanies II
Director, Writer
Zärtliche Chaoten
Writer
Big Mäc
Film
Biography
Thomas Johannes Gottschalk (born 18 May 1950 in Bamberg) is a German radio and television host and entertainer. He is best known for hosting Wetten, dass..?, for many years Europe's biggest television show, which he steered to huge success in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol between 1987 and 2023. Until 2015, he was also the brand ambassador in television advertisements for Haribo confectionery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Thomas Gottschalk?
Thomas Gottschalk is 75 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Thomas Gottschalk been in?
Thomas Gottschalk has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dessau Dancers (2014), 1½ Knights – In Search of the Ravishing Princess Herzelinde (2008), Breakfast with Einstein (1998), Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), Ring of the Musketeers (1992).
Where can I find more information about Thomas Gottschalk?
You can find more about Thomas Gottschalk on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
