Otto Waalkes: Biography, Facts and Career
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Otto Gerhard Waalkes (born 22 July 1948), or mononymously Otto, is a German comedian, actor, musician, writer, and comic book artist. He became famous in the 1970s and 1980s in Germany with his shows, books and films. His best known trademark are the 'Ottifanten' ('Ottiphants'), elephant-like comic characters of his own design. They featured on the cover of his first album release. Waalkes also works as a voice actor, providing the German voices of Mushu in Disney's Mulan, Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise, and the Grinch in The Grinch, among others.
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- Full name: Otto Waalkes
- Born: 1948-07-22
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q59485
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Who is Otto Waalkes?
Otto Gerhard Waalkes (born 22 July 1948), or mononymously Otto, is a German comedian, actor, musician, writer, and comic book artist.
What nationality is Otto Waalkes?
Otto Waalkes is Germany.
When was Otto Waalkes born?
Otto Waalkes was born on 1948-07-22.
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