Flula Borg facts for kids
{{Infobox musical artist | name = Flula Borg | image = Flula Borg Vlogbrothers 2016.jpg | caption = Borg in 2016 | birth_date =
28 March 1982| alias =
- Flula
- DJ Flula
| birth_place = Erlangen, Bavaria, West Germany | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|beatboxing|trombone|trumpet|baritone horn|keyboards|accordion|melodica|glockenspiel|[[stylophone}}
| genre =
| occupation =
- Actor
- screenwriter
- comedian
- YouTuber
- DJ
- rapper
- singer
- songwriter
- record producer
| years_active = 2007–present | website =
| module = YouTube information
}} Flula Borg (born March 28, 1982) is a German actor, comedian, musician, and YouTube star. He is famous for his energetic and funny personality. You might know him from movies like Pitch Perfect 2 and The Suicide Squad. He has also voiced characters in animated films like Ralph Breaks the Internet.
Flula started his career on YouTube, where he became popular for his music and comedy videos. He has worked with many other famous YouTubers and celebrities, including Ed Helms and basketball star Dirk Nowitzki. In 2015, he was named one of Hollywood's top digital stars. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
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Years active | 2007–present |
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Subscribers | 1.01 million |
Total views | 119 million |
Subscriber and view counts updated as of 25 July 2025. |
From YouTube to Hollywood
Flula Borg became a movie star after starting on the internet. He has acted in many popular movies and TV shows, showing his talent for both comedy and voice acting.
Breakthrough Movie Roles
In 2015, Flula got his big break in the movie Pitch Perfect 2. He played Pieter Krämer, the leader of a German a cappella singing group called Das Sound Machine. This role made him famous and led to appearances on TV talk shows.
He also wrote and starred in the movie Buddymoon with his friend, actor David Giuntoli. The movie was a hit at film festivals and won an award.
Voice Acting in Animated Films
Flula is also a talented voice actor. He has brought many animated characters to life.
- In Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet, he voiced Maybe, the helpful assistant.
- In Ferdinand, he was the voice of Hans the Horse.
- In Trolls World Tour, he voiced Dickory, one of the Yodelers.
Television Appearances
Besides movies, Flula has appeared in many TV shows. He has acted in comedies like Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Good Place, and The Rookie. He has also been a frequent guest on the talk show Conan. When the show visited Germany, Flula acted as host Conan O'Brien's guide.
He is also the voice of Mega Fat CEO Baby in the Netflix series The Boss Baby: Back in Business.
YouTube and Digital Star
Flula Borg's journey to fame began on YouTube in 2007. His channel is filled with comedy sketches, vlogs (video blogs), and unique music videos.
Popular YouTube Videos
One of Flula's most famous video series is "AutoTunes." In these videos, he records cover songs inside a car. His "AutoTunes" cover of the song "No Diggity" with fellow YouTuber Chester See has millions of views.
He is also known for his funny interviews with celebrities. He has interviewed stars like Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and Anna Kendrick. He often uses sounds from the interviews to create new electronic dance music tracks.
Because of his success, Flula has worked with many other YouTube stars, including Miranda Sings, Smosh, and the vlogbrothers. In 2015, he won a Streamy Award for Comedy.
Music and Live Shows
Music has always been a big part of Flula's life. He started as a traditional German folk dancer before becoming a DJ and musician.
His Music Career
In 2011, his song "Dirk Nowitzki, German Moses" became popular when the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA championship. He also created theme songs for shows hosted by YouTuber Grace Helbig.
In 2015, Flula released an EP (a short album) called I Want to Touch You. A year later, he released a full album called Animalbum, where every song was about an animal.
Performing Live
Flula loves performing for a live audience. He has appeared at major events like VidCon and comedy festivals all over the world. He has also toured with Conan O'Brien, serving as the DJ and opening act for his comedy show.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Flula Borg's most well-known roles in movies and television.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | Pieter Kramer | |
2015–17 | @midnight | Himself/Guest | 12 episodes |
2016 | Buddymoon | Flula | Also co-writer and co-producer |
2016–20 | Conan | Himself/Guest | 9 episodes |
2017 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | Joe Troplong | Voice, episode: "Peabody's Delivery" |
2017 | Ferdinand | Hans | Voice |
2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Ernst | Episode: "Fatwa!" |
2018–20 | The Boss Baby: Back in Business | Mega Fat CEO Baby, additional voices | Voice, 10 episodes |
2018 | The Good Place | Helmut Deutschermann | Episode: "The Ballad of Donkey Doug" |
2018 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | Maybe | Voice |
2018–19 | Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure | Alfons | Voice, 3 episodes |
2019–2023 | Teen Titans Go! | Robotman | Voice, recurring role |
2020 | Trolls World Tour | Dickory | Voice |
2020 | DuckTales | Christoph the Spice Baron | Voice, episode: "The Split Sword of Swanstantine!" |
2021 | Jellystone! | The Great Gazoo | Voice, episode: "Gotta Kiss Them All" |
2021 | Centaurworld | Comfortable Doug | Voice, 10 episodes |
2021 | The Suicide Squad | Gunter Braun / Javelin | |
2022 | Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers | DJ Herzogenaurach | Voice |
2022 | Luck | Jeff | Voice |
2022 | Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin | Pieter Kramer | Main role |
2022–25 | The Rookie | Skip Tracer Randy | 6 episodes |
2023 | Good Burger 2 | Food Dude | |
2024 | My Spy: The Eternal City | Bishop Crane | |
2025 | Win or Lose | Francis | Voice; 2 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Flula Borg para niños