About Frank-Markus Barwasser
Frank-Markus Barwasser (born 16 February 1960 in Wรผrzburg) is a German political satirist and journalist. On stage, he almost always performs as the character of Erwin Pelzig, wearing a corduroy hat. He grew up in Wรผrzburg, in Lower Franconia, Bavaria. After working for the local newspaper, Main-Post, he studied political science, history and ethnology at LMU Munich and the University of Salamanca. From 1985, he began his career on stage as a satirist, and in 1993 he invented the character of Erwin Pelzig, which has been his most popular character ever since.
Until 2013, Barwasser was co-host, with colleague Urban Priol, of the satirical ZDF show Neues aus der Anstalt, and until 2015 he hosted a talk show for the same channel, "Pelzig hรคlt sich". His work has earned him numerous honours, including the Ernst Hoferichter award, the Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award, the Bayerischer Poetentaler, Bavarian TV Awards, the German cabaret prize, the Friedrich-Baur-Preis, and the Dieter Hildebrandt Prize in 2020.
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Who is Frank-Markus Barwasser?
Frank-Markus Barwasser, born 16 February 1960 in Wรผrzburg, is a German political satirist and journalist who almost always performs on stage as the character Erwin Pelzig.
Who is Erwin Pelzig?
Erwin Pelzig is the stage character Barwasser invented in 1993, recognizable by his corduroy hat, and has been his most popular character ever since.
What did Frank-Markus Barwasser study?
He studied political science, history and ethnology at LMU Munich and the University of Salamanca, after first working for the local newspaper Main-Post.
What ZDF shows did Barwasser host?
Until 2013 he co-hosted the satirical ZDF show Neues aus der Anstalt with Urban Priol, and until 2015 he hosted the talk show Pelzig hรคlt sich.
What awards has Frank-Markus Barwasser received?
His honours include the German cabaret prize, the Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award, the Ernst Hoferichter award, the Friedrich-Baur-Preis, and the 2020 Dieter Hildebrandt Prize.
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