Franz Jarnach
Franz Jarnach (14 October 1943 – 16 January 2017), also known by his stage name Mr. Piggi, was a German actor and musician. He was best known for his role as Schildkröte in the improvisation comedy series Dittsche.
Franz Jarnach
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- Born
- 14 October 1943
- Birthplace
- Bad Godesberg, Rhine Province, Free State of Prussia, Greater German Reich (now Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
- Died
- 16 January 2017 (aged 73)
- Place of death
- Hamburg, Germany
- Occupation
- Actor, musician
- Known for
- Schildkröte in Dittsche
- Nationality
- Germany.
- Languages
- German.
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Franz Jarnach (14 October 1943 – 16 January 2017), also known by his stage name Mr. Piggi, was a German actor and musician. He was best known for his role as Schildkröte in the improvisation comedy series Dittsche.
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He appeared in the series 217 times between 2004 and 2016. He was a pianist for the 1960s British beat group Lee Curtis and the All-Stars. He appeared on the music program Beat-Club with the group twice. He was also a member of the rock band The Rattles during the early 1990s. Jarnach was born in Bad Godesberg, today a district of Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. His father, Philipp Jarnach (1892–1982), was a noted composer. Jarnach died from a heart attack on 16 January 2017 in Hamburg. He was 73.
German musician and actor "Schildkröte" aka. "Mr. Piggy" (Franz Jarnach), picture taken at the first " Elbrockbowl " 03. Oct. 2007
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German musician and actor "Schildkröte" aka. "Mr. Piggy" (Franz Jarnach), picture taken at the first charity event " Elbrockbowl " 03. Oct. 2007, 3rd Version
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• Born — 14 October 1943 • Birthplace — Bad Godesberg, Rhine Province, Free State of Prussia, Greater German Reich (now Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) • Died — 16 January 2017 (aged 73) • Place of death — Hamburg, Germany • Other Names — Mr. Piggi • Occupation — Actor, musician • Years Active — 1960s–2017 • Known for — Schildkröte in Dittsche • Father — Philipp Jarnach
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