Helge Schneider
About Helge Schneider
Helge Schneider (born 30 August 1955 in Mulheim an der Ruhr) is a German entertainer, comedian, musician, composer, author, film and theatre director, actor, and screenwriter. He frequently appears on German television and is probably best known for his novelty song Katzeklo (Kitty Litter Box), which spent 17 weeks on the German music charts in 1994, peaking at number 13. Despite his success with comedy music, Schneider is also a recognised jazz musician; he learned to play the piano as a child and taught himself numerous instruments in his youth.
In addition to several music albums, Schneider has published audiobooks and radio plays. His discography spans decades, from The Last Jazz (1987) and Guten Tach (1992) through to Torero (2023) and Live in Graz (2023). As a director and actor, his films include Texas - Doc Snyder halt die Welt in Atem (1993), 00 Schneider - Jagd auf Nihil Baxter (1994), and Praxis Dr. Hasenbein (1996).
As an actor in other productions, Schneider appeared as Johnny Flash (1986), provided voices for animated films such as Felidae (1994), and played "The White Helge" in 7 Dwarves - Men Alone in the Wood (2004) and its sequel. He also portrayed Adolf Hitler in Mein Fuhrer - Die wirklich wahrste Wahrheit uber Adolf Hitler (2007) and appeared in The Kangaroo Chronicles (2020). His awards include the Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award and the Paul-Lincke-Ring.
Videos (141)
Videos 1 to 24 of 141.
4:58Helge Schneider - Sommer, Sonne, Kaktus!
2.2M views
9:56Helge Schneider bei Schmidteinander
2.2M views
4:57Helge Schneider - Sommer, Sonne, Kaktus!
2M views
4:33Helge Schneider - Ich setz mein Herz bei E-bay rein - Official Video
1.9M views
2:58Helge - Heute hab ich gute Laune - Official Video
1.3M views
3:33Helge Schneider Statement
890.4K views
3:19Helge Schneider - Käsebrot
772.4K views
3:30Helge Schneider - Forever At Home Official Video
756.2K views
4:02Es gibt Reis
652.7K views
2:38Kochen mit Helge Schneider
515.7K views
5:0200 Schneider - Im Wendekreis der Eidechse Trailer
486.9K views
2:31Direkt aus Helges Experimentierkeller
395K views
8:31Helge Schneider & Michel Petrucciani bei Willemsen
393.1K views
5:12Helge Schneider trifft Sarah Willis
325.4K views
3:06Wurstfachverkäuferin
278.3K views
6:26Schönheitschirurg von Banania Helge Schneider feat. Willy Ketzer & Ira Coleman
261.3K views
3:17Helge Schneider - Käsebrot
255.4K views
4:59Helge Schneider - Mann ohne Gesicht
254.9K views
6:37Helge Schneider feat. Pete York Georgia on my mind
246.2K views
2:18Jetzt in Hannover - Helge Schneider
206.6K views
5:03Helge Schneider - Drumsolo
194.4K views
6:53Meisenmann mit Helge Schneider feat. Till Brönner & Gleithmann
167.9K views
5:22Helge Schneider - Ich habe den Virus!
153.5K views
5:09Helge Schneider Hammond
151.7K viewsGuest appearances (13)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Helge Schneider.
Guest appearances 1 to 13 of 13.
23:41Helge Schneider bei Karl Dall (Dall As, 21.09.1991)
Karl Dall
593.7K views
0:34Helge Schneider bei Karl Dall (Dall As, 21.09.1991)
Karl Dall
347.4K views
8:37Jürgen von der Lippe - Helge Schneider, Rüdiger Hoffmann und Peter Maffay..Tut, Tut, Tut
Hans-Jürgen Hubert Dohrenkamp
312.3K views
6:47Der Sound von Helge Schneider
Marti Tom Fischer
242.1K views
7:31Helge Schneider spielt SAIL! | CLAVINOVER COMMENTS
Marti Tom Fischer
227.7K views
3:22Der Meisenmann - Helge Schneider (Hip Hop Version) | Ein Loop zwischendurch
Marti Tom Fischer
206.5K views
0:53Helge Schneider bei Karl Dall - Katzeklo
Karl Dall
202.6K views
4:56Scar kennt Helge Schneider | CLAVINOVER COMMENTS
Marti Tom Fischer
188.6K views
13:31Hazel als Helge Schneider, Torsten Sträter und Udo Lindenberg (Livestream Best Of)
Hazel Brugger
148.1K views
0:18Helge Schneider bei Karl Dall - Heimatstadt
Karl Dall
69.1K views
0:44Helge Schneider bei Karl Dall - Satt!
Karl Dall
48.5K views
18:50Helge Schneider trifft Karl Dall bei Jux & Dallerei (20.11.1993)
Karl Dall
41.2K views
0:43Karl Dall & Helge Schneider - La Paloma
Karl Dall
30.6K viewsChannels on this page: Karl Dall, Hans-Jürgen Hubert Dohrenkamp, Marti Tom Fischer, Hazel Brugger
Frequently asked questions
Who is Helge Schneider?
Helge Schneider, born on 30 August 1955 in Mulheim an der Ruhr, is a German entertainer, comedian, musician, composer, author, director, and actor.
What is Helge Schneider's best-known song?
He is best known for the novelty song Katzeklo, which spent 17 weeks on the German charts in 1994, peaking at number 13.
Is Helge Schneider a serious musician?
Yes, despite his comedy music success, he is a recognised jazz musician who learned piano as a child and taught himself numerous instruments.
What films has Helge Schneider directed?
His films as director and actor include Texas - Doc Snyder halt die Welt in Atem (1993), 00 Schneider - Jagd auf Nihil Baxter (1994), and Praxis Dr. Hasenbein (1996).
What awards has Helge Schneider received?
His awards include the Bavarian Stand-up Comedian Award and the Paul-Lincke-Ring.
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