Harald Schmidt

Harald Schmidt
Harald Schmidt
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966; Neu-Ulm, Bavaria, West Germany
Occupation	Actor, comedian, television presenter
Years active	1984–present

Harald Schmidt (cropped)

Harald Franz Schmidt (born 18 August 1957) is a German actor, comedian, and television presenter. He is best known for hosting the late-night television show Die Harald Schmidt Show.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Schmidt was born in Neu-Ulm, Bavaria, West Germany. He grew up in Nürtingen, where he attended the local gymnasium. After completing his Abitur, he studied acting at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart.

Career[edit | edit source]

Schmidt began his career in the early 1980s, performing in various theatre productions. He gained national recognition in 1988 when he joined the cast of the popular television show Psst.... His breakthrough came in 1995 when he started hosting Die Harald Schmidt Show, a late-night talk show that became known for its satirical and often controversial humor.

Die Harald Schmidt Show[edit | edit source]

Die Harald Schmidt Show aired from 1995 to 2003 and was revived from 2004 to 2014. The show featured a mix of monologues, sketch comedy, and interviews with various celebrities. Schmidt's sharp wit and irreverent style made the show a hit with audiences and earned him several awards, including the prestigious Grimme-Preis.

Other Work[edit | edit source]

In addition to his work on Die Harald Schmidt Show, Schmidt has appeared in numerous television series, films, and theatre productions. He has also hosted several other television shows, including Schmidt & Pocher and Harald Schmidt.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Schmidt is known for his private nature and rarely discusses his personal life in public. He is married and has several children. In his free time, he enjoys sailing and reading.

Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]

Schmidt has received numerous awards throughout his career, including:

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Harald Schmidt on IMDb

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