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 49 to 72 of 141.
2:29Helge Schneider Mondscheinelise
68K views
6:28Helge Schneider live in Dresden "Kakadu"
65.4K views
4:32Helge Schneider Buchlesung "Stepptanz" TV Show
65.2K views
12:22Helge bewirbt seine Buxe voll! Tournee
64.9K views
14:59Helge Schneider bei : Wir sind Kaiser
62.7K views
3:08Helge Schneider - Wer fliegt mit?
58.3K views
2:12Helge Schneider - Liebe im 6/8 Takt
56.3K views
1:29Die Frisur hält!
53.2K views
4:48Helge Schneider liest Rodriguez Faszanatas
51.7K views
0:42Helges Mama Album ist da!
49.5K views
1:57Chubby Checker
48K views
3:01Helge in Lohrf
46.5K views
3:58Helge Schneider - Anruf von Alexander Kluge
46.5K views
1:04Helge singt französisch
44.5K views
4:31Helge Schneider - To Be A Man
44.2K views
7:04Telefonmann Helge Schneider & Band IFA Sommergarten 2012
40.1K views
0:30Helge Albumtrailer Mama
39.7K views
1:04Feliz Navidad
38.9K views
1:46Elvis Helge 25
38.4K views
7:52Helge Schneider Teestunde
37.3K views
6:15Meisenmann Buxe voll Version
33.5K views
1:39Helge Schneider - Waschbaerbauch solo
32.1K views
18:53Helge Schneider - Sommer, Sonne, Kaktus: Die Story
31.2K views
6:25Helge Schneider meets Butterscotch - Live
31.1K 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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