Acting
Rüdiger Hoffmann
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.
Filmography
Feste der Comedy
Series · 2026
Mario Barth präsentiert: Die größten Stars der Comedy
Series · 2024
Rüdiger Hoffmann - Aprikosenmarmelade
Film · 2015
Quizduell-Olymp
Series · 2015
Wer weiß denn sowas?
Series · 2015
Wer weiß denn sowas?
Series · 2015
Bülent und seine Freunde
Series · 2014
Verstehen Sie was?
Series · 2013
Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell
Series · 2011
Rüdiger Hoffmann - Das Beste aus 25 Jahren
Film · 2010
Rüdiger Hoffmann - Obwohl...
Film · 2010
Mann an Bord
Series · 2010
Spätschicht - Die Comedy Bühne
Series · 2010
Willkommen bei Mario Barth
Series · 2009
Cindy & Die Jungen Wilden
Series · 2009
Rüdiger Hoffmann - Sex oder Liebe
Film · 2008
Alfons und Gäste
Series · 2008
Markus Lanz
Series · 2008
Rüdiger Hoffmann - Der Atem des Drachen
Film · 2007
Krügers Woche
Series · 2007
Mario Barth präsentiert: Die besten Comedians Deutschlands
Series · 2007
7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough
Film · 2006
Rüdiger Hoffmann - Das Beste vom Besten
Film · 2006
Lafer! Lichter! Lecker!
Series · 2006
7 Zwerge - Männer allein im Wald
Film · 2004
Schillerstraße
Series · 2004
Genial daneben
Series · 2003
Die ultimative Chartshow
Series · 2003
Our Best
Series · 2003
Ja uff erstmal! Winnetou unter Comedy-Geiern
Series · 2000
Menschen der Woche
Series · 2000
Lachen tut gut - Comedy für Unicef
Series · 1999
Beckmann
Series · 1999
Show Palast
Series · 1999
TV total
Series · 1999
Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
Series · 1998
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
Series · 1998
Quatsch Comedy Club
Series · 1997
Tietjen und Bommes
Series · 1997
7 Tage, 7 Köpfe
Series · 1996
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Series · 1995
Versteckte Kamera
Series · 1995
RTL Samstag Nacht
Series · 1993
ECHO-Verleihung
Series · 1992
Riverboat
Series · 1992
Boulevard Bio
Series · 1991
DAS!
Series · 1991
Mini Playback Show
Series · 1990
Geld oder Liebe
Series · 1989
Mitternachtsspitzen
Series · 1988
Wetten, dass..?
Series · 1981
NDR Talk Show
Series · 1979
Kölner Treff
Series · 1976
Die Montagsmaler
Series · 1974