Heinz Erhardt

Born 20 February 1909 in Riga, Russian Empire

Died 5 June 1979 (aged 70)

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.