Rüdiger Hoffmann
Rüdiger Hoffmann

Rüdiger Hoffmann

Born: March 30, 1964 (62 years)
Paderborn, Germany

Rüdiger Hoffmann (born March 30, 1964, in Paderborn) is a German cabaret artist and musician. Rüdiger Hoffmann began performing in music and theater while still in school; among other activities, he was a member of the cabaret group "Die Pappnasen" alongside Ralf Kabelka. After dropping out of a degree program in music education, he initially performed on smaller stages before achieving nationwide fame in the early 1990s through appearances at the *Quatsch Comedy Club* and on the comedy series *RTL Samstag Nacht*. Hoffmann's trademarks include his calm, slow manner of speaking, his dry humor, and his famous opening line: "Ja, hallo erst mal!" (Well, hello there!). A chair is also frequently a fixture of his stage setup, and he occasionally accompanies himself on the piano. In 1995, he performed as the opening act for The Rolling Stones' *Voodoo Lounge Tour*. On the big screen, he appeared—among other roles—as the Magic Mirror in the comedies *7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald* and *7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug*. Alongside his comedy career, Hoffmann released his own music album in 2007 titled *Sex oder Liebe*, which blends elements of pop and rock. In 2010, he presented the stage show *Das Beste aus 25 Jahren* (The Best of 25 Years) at Circus Roncalli; the performance was later released on DVD. Hoffmann lives in Bonn and is married with one son.

TV Shows as Actor (44)
Feste der Comedy

Feste der Comedy

as Self

May 21, 2026

Mario Barth präsentiert: Die größten Stars der Comedy

Mario Barth präsentiert: Die größten Stars der Comedy

as Self

May 15, 2024

Quizduell-Olymp

Quizduell-Olymp

as Self

Oct 26, 2015

Wer weiß denn sowas?

Wer weiß denn sowas?

as Self

Jul 6, 2015

Verstehen Sie was?

Verstehen Sie was?

as Self

Sep 9, 2013

Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell

Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell

as Self

Jun 11, 2011

Spätschicht - Die Comedy Bühne

Spätschicht - Die Comedy Bühne

as self

Oct 1, 2010

Mann an Bord

Mann an Bord

as Self

Jan 2, 2010

Cindy & Die Jungen Wilden

Cindy & Die Jungen Wilden

Mar 13, 2009

Willkommen bei Mario Barth

Willkommen bei Mario Barth

as Self

Mar 6, 2009

Markus Lanz

Markus Lanz

as Self

Jun 3, 2008

Alfons und Gäste

Alfons und Gäste

Mar 8, 2008

Krügers Woche

Krügers Woche

as Self

Aug 27, 2007

Mario Barth präsentiert: Die besten Comedians Deutschlands

Mario Barth präsentiert: Die besten Comedians Deutschlands

as Self

Jan 5, 2007

Lafer! Lichter! Lecker!

Lafer! Lichter! Lecker!

as Self

Dec 9, 2006

Schillerstraße

Schillerstraße

as Rüdiger Hoffmann

Sep 3, 2004

Our Best

Our Best

as Self

Nov 28, 2003

Die ultimative Chartshow

Die ultimative Chartshow

as Self

May 21, 2003

Genial daneben

Genial daneben

Jan 11, 2003

Ja uff erstmal! Winnetou unter Comedy-Geiern

Ja uff erstmal! Winnetou unter Comedy-Geiern

as Winnetou

Feb 11, 2001

Menschen der Woche

Menschen der Woche

as Self

Sep 30, 2000

Lachen tut gut - Comedy für Unicef

Lachen tut gut - Comedy für Unicef

as Self

Nov 27, 1999

TV total

TV total

as Self

Mar 8, 1999

Beckmann

Beckmann

as Self

Jan 25, 1999

Show Palast

Show Palast

as Self

Jan 10, 1999

Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show

Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show

as Self

May 23, 1998

The Johannes B. Kerner Show

The Johannes B. Kerner Show

as Self

Jan 22, 1998

Quatsch Comedy Club

Quatsch Comedy Club

as Self

Mar 10, 1997

Tietjen und Bommes

Tietjen und Bommes

as Self

Feb 23, 1997

7 Tage, 7 Köpfe

7 Tage, 7 Köpfe

as Self

Feb 23, 1996

Die Harald Schmidt Show

Die Harald Schmidt Show

as Self

Dec 5, 1995

Versteckte Kamera

Versteckte Kamera

as Self

Apr 25, 1995

RTL Samstag Nacht

RTL Samstag Nacht

Nov 6, 1993

ECHO-Verleihung

ECHO-Verleihung

as Self

May 18, 1992

Riverboat

Riverboat

as Self

Jan 3, 1992

Boulevard Bio

Boulevard Bio

as Self

Aug 6, 1991

DAS!

DAS!

as Self

Jan 2, 1991

Mini Playback Show

Mini Playback Show

as Self

Dec 31, 1990

Geld oder Liebe

Geld oder Liebe

as Self

Sep 28, 1989

Mitternachtsspitzen

Mitternachtsspitzen

as Self

Sep 17, 1988

Wetten, dass..?

Wetten, dass..?

as Self

Feb 14, 1981

NDR Talk Show

NDR Talk Show

as Self

Feb 9, 1979

Kölner Treff

Kölner Treff

as Self

Jan 25, 1976

Die Montagsmaler

Die Montagsmaler

as Self

Jan 14, 1974