Klaas Heufer-Umlauf facts for kids
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Klaas Heufer-Umlauf
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Heufer-Umlauf in 2017
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| Born | 22 September 1983 Oldenburg, West Germany
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| Known for | MTV Home Late Night Berlin |
| Partner(s) | Doris Golpashin (2012–) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | See Awards |
Klaas Heufer-Umlauf (born September 22, 1983, in Oldenburg, Germany) is a well-known German television host, producer, actor, and singer. He is most famous for being one half of the popular TV duo "Joko & Klaas," alongside his friend and colleague Joko Winterscheidt. Together, they have created and hosted many exciting and funny shows.
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Klaas's Journey to TV Stardom
Klaas Heufer-Umlauf started his career in a unique way. He first trained to be a hairdresser! After winning a TV talent search, he began hosting shows.
Early TV Appearances
His first big break was on the music channel VIVA. He hosted shows like VIVA Live!, Retro Charts, and Klaas' Wochenshow. He also appeared in a sitcom called Alle lieben Jimmy and even in a music video for the band Scooter.
Teaming Up with Joko Winterscheidt
A big turning point for Klaas was when he started working with Joko Winterscheidt. From 2009 to 2011, they co-hosted a late-night talk show called MTV Home on MTV Germany. This show was very popular and led to more collaborations.
After MTV Home, Joko and Klaas moved to ZDFneo and hosted NeoParadise from 2011 to 2013. This show was seen as a follow-up to their MTV success.
Big Shows on ProSieben
Since 2011, Joko and Klaas have been a major part of the TV channel ProSieben. They have hosted many different types of shows, including game shows like 17 Meter and Die Rechnung geht auf uns. One of their most famous shows is Joko gegen Klaas - Das Duell um die Welt, where they travel the world and compete in crazy challenges.
In 2013, they launched Circus HalliGalli on ProSieben, which was another very successful show, running until 2017. It was a mix of comedy, music, and interviews.
Klaas as a Musician
Besides his TV work, Klaas is also a singer. He is the founder and lead singer of the band Gloria. Their first album was released in September 2013.
Klaas's Family Life
Klaas Heufer-Umlauf has been with Austrian TV host Doris Golpashin since 2012. They have two children together. Their first child was born in 2013, and their second child was born in 2018.
Klaas's Creative Works
Klaas Heufer-Umlauf has been involved in many different projects, from movies to TV series and even radio shows.
Films and TV Series
Klaas has acted in several films and TV series. Some of his movie roles include Grossstadtklein (2013) and Look Who's Back (2015), where he had a small guest appearance. He has also appeared in TV series like Jennifer – Sehnsucht nach was Besseres and The Swarm.
Popular TV Shows
Klaas has hosted or appeared in many popular TV shows over the years. Here are some of the most well-known ones:
- VIVA Live! (2005–2009)
- MTV Home (2009–2011)
- neoParadise (2011–2013)
- Joko gegen Klaas – Das Duell um die Welt (since 2012)
- Circus HalliGalli (2013–2017)
- Die beste Show der Welt (since 2016)
- Late Night Berlin (since 2018)
- Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben (since 2019)
Music and Radio
As a singer, Klaas has released several singles, often with his band Gloria or with Joko Winterscheidt. He also hosted radio shows like Klaas' Kosmos on Bremen Vier.
Awards and Recognitions
Klaas Heufer-Umlauf and Joko Winterscheidt have won many awards for their entertaining shows. Here are some of the most important ones:
Major TV Awards
- Deutscher Fernsehpreis (German Television Award): They won this award multiple times for their entertainment shows, including Joko gegen Klaas – Das Duell um die Welt and Die beste Show der Welt.
- Grimme-Preis (Grimme Award): This is a very respected German TV award. Joko and Klaas won it for Circus HalliGalli and for special moments like #Gosling-Gate and Joko & Klaas LIVE – 15 Minuten.
Other Awards
- 1Live Krone: They received a special award in 2014.
- Deutscher Comedypreis (German Comedy Award): Won for Circus HalliGalli as the "Best Comedy Show."
- Echo (Musikpreis): Won "Partner of the Year" for Circus HalliGalli in 2014.
- Rose d’Or: An international award for entertainment, which they won for Circus HalliGalli in 2014.
These awards show how much their work is appreciated in the entertainment world!
