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Wim Thoelke (born May 9, 1927 – died November 26, 1995) was a well-known German TV entertainer. He became famous for hosting popular game shows and sports programs.

Wim Thoelke worked for the German TV channel ZDF in the 1960s and 1970s. He was part of the TV sports show das aktuelle sportstudio. Later, in the 1970s and 1980s, he became a very popular host for game shows. His most famous shows were Drei mal Neun and Der große Preis.

Wim Thoelke was born in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. He was married and had two children. He passed away in Engenhahn, which is a part of Niedernhausen.

Awards and Achievements

Wim Thoelke received several awards for his work in television. These awards recognized his talent as a host and his contributions to German TV.

  • 1966: He won the Goldene Kamera award. This was for his work with the team on das aktuelle sportstudio.
  • 1970: He received the Bambi Award. This is another important German media award.
  • 1975: He won another Goldene Kamera award. This time it was for being the best game show host. This award was for his shows Drei mal Neun and Der große Preis.
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