Bastian Bielendorfer

Bastian Bielendorfer is a German stand-up comedian and bestselling author born on May 24, 1984, in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. He studied German and psychology at the Technical University of Dortmund and later completed a psychology diploma in 2016. Bielendorfer first came to public attention in 2010 after a television appearance on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" led to a book deal. His autobiographical writing and comedy about growing up as a teacher's child became a national breakthrough.

Bielendorfer's debut book "Lehrerkind - Lebenslänglich Pausenhof" (2011) became the bestselling non-fiction paperback in Germany in 2012, spending 64 weeks on the Spiegel bestseller list. Three follow-up books also entered the top ten. His first solo stand-up program "Das Leben ist kein Pausenhof!" launched in 2016. He is a regular guest on the SAT.1 showcase "Die besten Comedians Deutschlands" and has appeared on TV shows including the Harald Schmidt Show and TV total. In 2019, he hosted his own WDR show "Bielendorfer." Together with comedian Ozcan Cosar, he co-hosts the podcast "Bratwurst und Baklava," which reaches around one million listeners and has been running for over six years. His fourth solo program "Mr. Boombasti" launched in January 2023, and his current program "GameChanger" began touring in October 2025. Bielendorfer's comedy mixes sharp self-deprecation, honest absurdity, and storytelling drawn from his own life experiences.

Bastian Bielendorfer is currently touring Germany with his program "GameChanger," which began in October 2025 and continues into 2026. Tour dates are listed on his official website. He is also reachable via his Spotify and Apple Podcasts show "Bratwurst und Baklava" with Ozcan Cosar, released weekly.