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Karl Valentin
A maverick Bavarian comedian defies convention in 1920s Germany, revolutionizing silent film and shaping Weimar culture with a groundbreaking blend of humor and artistry that influences generations of artists.
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In short · Acted for five decades — 8 credits.
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Biography
Karl Valentin was a notable Bavarian comedian who played an important role in Weimar-era German culture. Active in the 1920s, he performed in silent films and was frequently compared to Charlie Chaplin, becoming a central figure in German comedy. His creative style and stage and screen performances influenced later artists such as Bertolt Brecht, Samuel Beckett, Loriot, and Helge Schneider. Valentin's work in film and theater is considered significant to the evolution of modern comedic and theatrical expression in Germany.
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- Bertl ValentinGisela Valentin
Filmography · 8 of 8
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8 creditsThe Comedian(1953)
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Film
Donner, Blitz und Sonnenschein(1936)
Sebastian Huckebein, Schneidermeister
Film
Street Music(1936)
Kürassier-Otto
Film
Kirschen in Nachbars Garten(1935)
Valentin, sein Gärtner
Film
The Bartered Bride(1932)
Zirkusdirektor
FilmDer Sonderling(1929)
Karl Valentin, Schneidergeselle
Film
The Mysteries of a Hairdresser's Shop(1923)
Frisiergeselle
Film
Der neue Schreibtisch(1913)
Sekretär Dürr
Film
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