Heinz Erhardt

Heinz Erhardt

Known For

Acting

Born

February 20, 1909

Died

June 5, 1979 (aged 70)

Birthplace

Riga, Russian Empire

Biography

Heinz Erhardt was a German comedian, musician, composer, entertainer, cabaret artist, actor, and poet. Erhardt rose to fame in the post-war period, initially through stage performances and, from the 1950s onwards, through leading roles in movies and his own television shows.