Atze Schröder

Atze Schröder is a fictional character in German comedy. The character of Atze Schröder emerged in the mid-1990s on Germany's cabaret and comedy stages, quickly gaining recognition for his signature "Ruhrpott" humor and distinctive appearance. The character first garnered significant attention through appearances on the Quatsch Comedy Club and, later—most notably—through the RTL television series Alles Atze, which aired from 1999 to 2006. Atze Schröder also appeared on the big screen as the court jester in the feature film 7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald. In addition to his stage shows and tours, the character has frequently hosted the German Comedy Awards ceremony, as well as various television comedy formats—including Der Comedy Olymp, the Comedy Adventskalender on RTL, and, since 2019, NightWash. In 2011, the performer behind the character was awarded the German Comedy Prize for his solo show Revolution. Furthermore, in 2021, Atze Schröder appeared in the music video for the song "Der wichtigste Finger einer Faust" by the band Jupiter Jones.