Biography
Born in Altenburg, he studied acting at the Theaterhochschule Leipzig while simultaneously pursuing vocal studies. From 1962 to 1972, he was engaged as an actor and singer at Landestheater Altenburg. Alongside numerous stage roles, including Hamlet and Don Carlos, he also appeared in DEFA film productions.
From 1972 to 2011, he was an ensemble member of the Musikalische Komödie Leipzig, performing countless roles in operettas and musicals. One of his most notable roles was Professor Higgins in »My Fair Lady«, which he performed more than 200 times. He also hosted several operetta evenings. From 1982 to 1990, he held a guest engagement at Metropoltheater Berlin. In addition to his performing career, he worked as a director. He directed and presented the operetta revue »Ein Glück, dass man sich so verlieben kann …«. Further directing credits include »Das Feuerwerk« (1999), »Mein Freund Bunbury« (2001), »Der Vetter aus Dingsda« (2002) and »My Fair Lady« (2008).