Quick Facts
Born:
1965-09-27
Birthplace:
Essen, Germany
Credits:
101 Total Roles
Atze Schröder
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Biography
Atze Schröder is a fictional character in German comedy.
The character of Atze Schröder emerged in the mid-1990s on Germany's cabaret and comedy stages, quickly gaining recognition for his signature "Ruhrpott" humor and distinctive appearance. The character first garnered significant attention through appearances on the *Quatsch Comedy Club* and, later—most notably—through the RTL television series *Alles Atze*, which aired from 1999 to 2006. Atze Schröder also appeared on the big screen as the court jester in the feature film *7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald*.
In addition to his stage shows and tours, the character has frequently hosted the German Comedy Awards ceremony, as well as various television comedy formats—including *Der Comedy Olymp*, the *Comedy Adventskalender* on RTL, and, since 2019, *NightWash*. In 2011, the performer behind the character was awarded the German Comedy Prize for his solo show *Revolution*. Furthermore, in 2021, Atze Schröder appeared in the music video for the song "Der wichtigste Finger einer Faust" by the band Jupiter Jones.
The character of Atze Schröder emerged in the mid-1990s on Germany's cabaret and comedy stages, quickly gaining recognition for his signature "Ruhrpott" humor and distinctive appearance. The character first garnered significant attention through appearances on the *Quatsch Comedy Club* and, later—most notably—through the RTL television series *Alles Atze*, which aired from 1999 to 2006. Atze Schröder also appeared on the big screen as the court jester in the feature film *7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald*.
In addition to his stage shows and tours, the character has frequently hosted the German Comedy Awards ceremony, as well as various television comedy formats—including *Der Comedy Olymp*, the *Comedy Adventskalender* on RTL, and, since 2019, *NightWash*. In 2011, the performer behind the character was awarded the German Comedy Prize for his solo show *Revolution*. Furthermore, in 2021, Atze Schröder appeared in the music video for the song "Der wichtigste Finger einer Faust" by the band Jupiter Jones.
Known For
7 Zwerge - Männer allein im Wald
Jester
7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough
Hofnarr
Siegfried
Drache (voice)
TV total
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Wetten, dass..?
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U-900
himself
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Self
Markus Lanz
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Feste der Comedy TV | Self |
| 2026 | Atze Schröder - Der Erlöser MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | TV total Stand-Up Club TV | Self |
| 2025 | 25 Jahre NightWash - Die große Happy Birthday Show MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Cindy aus Marzahn - 20 Jahre Pink MOVIE | Comedian |
| 2024 | Comedy Allstars – Meilensteine des Humors TV | Self |
| 2024 | Mittermeiers Lucky Punch Comedy Club TV | Self |
| 2024 | Mario Barth präsentiert: Die größten Stars der Comedy TV | Self |
| 2024 | 40 Jahre RTL Comedy MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Neo Ragazzi TV | self |