Acting · Paderborn, Germany · Born March 30, 1964
Rüdiger Hoffmann (born March 30, 1964, in Paderborn) is a German cabaret artist and musician. Rüdiger Hoffmann began performing in music and theater while still in school; among other activities, he was a member of the cabaret group "Die Pappnasen" alongside Ralf Kabelka. After dropping out of a degree program in music education, he initially performed on smaller stages before achieving nationwide fame in the early 1990s through appearances at the *Quatsch Comedy Club* and on the comedy series *RTL Samstag Nacht*. Hoffmann's trademarks include his calm, slow manner of speaking, his dry humor, and his famous opening line: "Ja, hallo erst mal!" (Well, hello there!). A chair is also frequently a fixture of his stage setup, and he occasionally accompanies himself on the piano. In 1995, he performed as the opening act for The Rolling Stones' *Voodoo Lounge Tour*. On the big screen, he appeared—among other roles—as the Magic Mirror in the comedies *7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald* and *7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug*. Alongside his comedy career, Hoffmann released his own music album in 2007 titled *Sex oder Liebe*, which blends elements of pop and rock. In 2010, he presented the stage show *Das Beste aus 25 Jahren* (The Best of 25 Years) at Circus Roncalli; the performance was later released on DVD. Hoffmann lives in Bonn and is married with one son.
TVFeste der Comedy
2026
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Mario Barth präsentiert: Die größten Stars der Comedy
2024
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Quizduell-Olymp
2015
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Rüdiger Hoffmann - Aprikosenmarmelade
2015
TVWer weiß denn sowas?
2015
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Verstehen Sie was?
2013
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TVKlein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell
2011
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MovieRüdiger Hoffmann - Obwohl...
2010
Spätschicht - Die Comedy Bühne
2010
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Rüdiger Hoffmann - Das Beste aus 25 Jahren
2010
Mann an Bord
2010
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Cindy & Die Jungen Wilden
2009
TVWillkommen bei Mario Barth
2009
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Rüdiger Hoffmann - Sex oder Liebe
2008
TVMarkus Lanz
2008
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TVAlfons und Gäste
2008
Krügers Woche
2007
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Rüdiger Hoffmann - Der Atem des Drachen
2007
Mario Barth präsentiert: Die besten Comedians Deutschlands
2007
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TVLafer! Lichter! Lecker!
2006
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Movie7 Dwarves: The Forest Is Not Enough
2006
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MovieRüdiger Hoffmann - Das Beste vom Besten
2006
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Movie7 Zwerge - Männer allein im Wald
2004
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TVSchillerstraße
2004
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Our Best
2003
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Die ultimative Chartshow
2003
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TVGenial daneben
2003
TVJa uff erstmal! Winnetou unter Comedy-Geiern
2001
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Menschen der Woche
2000
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Lachen tut gut - Comedy für Unicef
1999
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TVTV total
1999
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TVBeckmann
1999
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Show Palast
1999
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Millionär gesucht! - Die SKL Show
1998
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The Johannes B. Kerner Show
1998
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TVQuatsch Comedy Club
1997
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Tietjen und Bommes
1997
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TV7 Tage, 7 Köpfe
1996
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TVDie Harald Schmidt Show
1995
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Versteckte Kamera
1995
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TVRTL Samstag Nacht
1993
ECHO-Verleihung
1992
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TVRiverboat
1992
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TVBoulevard Bio
1991
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TVDAS!
1991
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Mini Playback Show
1990
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TVGeld oder Liebe
1989
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Mitternachtsspitzen
1988
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TVWetten, dass..?
1981
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TVNDR Talk Show
1979
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TVKölner Treff
1976
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TVDie Montagsmaler
1974
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