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Dieter Hildebrandt
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| Born | 23 May 1927 |
| Died | 20 November 2013 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Kabarett artist, Comedian |
| Years active | 1956–2013 |
Dieter Hildebrandt (born May 23, 1927 – died November 20, 2013) was a famous German Kabarett artist. A Kabarett artist is like a comedian who uses humor and satire to talk about serious topics, often politics and society. Hildebrandt was known for his sharp wit and clever performances.
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Who Was Dieter Hildebrandt?
Dieter Hildebrandt was born in a town called Bunzlau, which is now in Poland. He grew up in Germany during a very difficult time.
Early Life and War Years
When he was a teenager, World War II was happening. Like many young people, he was involved in the war effort. He first helped with anti-aircraft defenses for a few months. Then, he was asked to join the German army.
In 1944, when Hildebrandt was still 16, some documents showed he was listed as a member of the Nazi Party. However, both Hildebrandt and other historians said that many young people at that time might have been signed up without their full knowledge. This happened especially in the later stages of the war.
When the war ended in May 1945, Hildebrandt was captured by the United States Army. He was released a few months later.
A Star of German Satire
After the war, Hildebrandt finished school. He then moved to Munich, a city in Bavaria. In 1948, he started studying theater. During this time, he created a student comedy show.
Later, he teamed up with Sammy Drechsel to start a very successful Kabarett group called the "Münchner Lach- und Schießgesellschaft." This group became famous for its funny and thought-provoking shows. They performed with other talented artists.
In 1972, Hildebrandt decided to work more on radio and TV. From 1973 to 1979, he hosted and wrote a popular TV show called "Notizen aus der Provinz" (Notes From The Province). This show was broadcast on a major German TV channel, ZDF.
In 1980, his most famous show, "Scheibenwischer" (Windscreen Wiper), began. It was a satirical TV show that ran until 2003. He also worked on another comedy project with Werner Schneyder from 1974 to 1982.
His Later Years
Dieter Hildebrandt was married to Irene Mendler from 1956 until she passed away in 1985. They had two daughters. In 1992, he married German actress Renate Küster.
Dieter Hildebrandt passed away in Munich on November 20, 2013. He was 86 years old. Just a few days before his death, it was announced that he had cancer.
Awards and Recognition
Dieter Hildebrandt received many awards for his work. These awards showed how much people appreciated his talent and his contributions to German satire. Some of his notable awards include:
- Grimme-Preis (in bronze, silver, and gold)
- German cabaret-award
- Schiller Prize of the City of Mannheim
- Högner-award
- Knoeringen-award
- Kassel Literary Prize
What Movies and Shows Did He Work On?
Dieter Hildebrandt was not only a Kabarett artist but also an actor and screenwriter. He appeared in several films and TV shows.
As an Actor
- Stage Fright (1960)
- Murke's Collected Silences (1964, TV film) ... Dr. Murke
- Zwei Girls vom Roten Stern (1966) ... Silvestre
- Zwei himmlische Töchter (1978, TV series) ... Air traffic controller
- Kehraus (1983) ... Dr. Berzelmeier
- Kir Royal (1986, TV miniseries) ... Herbie Fried
- Man spricht deutsh (1988) ... Dr. Friedhelm Eigenbrodt
- Wir Enkelkinder (1992) ... Dr. von Wuest
- Zettl (2012) ... Herbie Fried
As a Screenwriter
- Mit Eva fing die Sünde an (1958)
- Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder (1961)
- Eine hübscher als die andere (1961)
