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Otto Waalkes

Otto Waalkes is a German actor, musician, and comedian who began releasing chart-topping comedy albums during the early 1970s. He was born in Emden, Lower Saxony, on July 22, 1948, and made his first public appearance as a musician at age 11. He moved to Hamburg during his early 20s and became a regular fixture in the local clubs, where he honed his combination of musical parodies, original songs, and comedic routines. Unable to secure a record deal, he formed his own label, Rüssl Räckords, and self-released the debut LP Otto in 1973. The album was a surprise hit, climbing to Num...