Sammy Drechsel
Illustration — Sammy Drechsel (left) and Manfred Bloedorn Sammy Drechsel (25 April 1925, in Berlin – 19 January 1986, in Munich), born Karl-Heinz Kamke, was a German political comedian, journalist and sports reporter. He also became well known for his 1955 book "Elf Freunde müsst ihr sein" ("You Ought to be Eleven Friends"), which targeted an adolescent audience. (The book has also become available as an audiobook, narrated by his long-time friend Hildebrandt.) One of Drechsel's last appearances was in the German TV series Kir Royal, directed by Helmut Dietl, which was completed shortly before his death.
Also recorded as Karl-Heinz Kamke
Sammy Drechsel
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- Born
- 1925 · Berlin.
- Died
- 1986 · Munich.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- television presenter · journalist · cabaret performer · film producer · actor · director
- Honours
- Ludwig Thoma Medal
- Languages
- German
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Illustration — Sammy Drechsel (left) and Manfred Bloedorn Sammy Drechsel (25 April 1925, in Berlin – 19 January 1986, in Munich), born Karl-Heinz Kamke, was a German political comedian, journalist and sports reporter. He also became well known for his 1955 book "Elf Freunde müsst ihr sein" ("You Ought to be Eleven Friends"), which targeted an adolescent audience. (The book has also become available as an audiobook, narrated by his long-time friend Hildebrandt.) One of Drechsel's last appearances was in the German TV series Kir Royal, directed by Helmut Dietl, which was completed shortly before his death.
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Born at Berlin in 1925, died in Munich in 1986.
The recorded working language is German. Employment is recorded with Bayerischer Rundfunk. Distinctions recorded are Ludwig Thoma Medal.
Das Grab des deutschen Schauspielers und Spotreporters Sammy Drechsel und seiner Ehefrau, der Schauspielerin Irene Drechsel-Koss auf dem Nordfriedhof in München.
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