Person Biography:
Jochen Busse was born and raised in Munich, Germany. After graduating from high school, he took private acting lessons in Munich. In 1960, he was discovered at Friedrich Hollaender's student cabaret "Die Knallfrösche" for a cabaret revue in Berlin. He gained acting and cabaret experience at various theaters and cabarets in Germany, including "Die Striche" in Frankfurt, "Rationaltheater" in Munich, and "Kom(m)ödchen" in Düsseldorf.
Busse's breakthrough came in the 1970s, when he appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Young Tigers of Hong Kong" and "Ellenbogenspiele". He gained popularity in 1970 for his role as a murderous drilling engineer in "11:20". In the 1970s and 1980s, he appeared in numerous television shows and films, including "Mord Commission", "Media Clinic", and "The Wannsee Conference".
In the 1990s, Busse began to focus on comedy, starring in his own ARD sketch series "Nur für Busse" and appearing in the sitcom "Three Men in Bed". He also hosted the comedy show "7 Days - 7 Heads" on RTL, which became a huge success. The show's team won several awards, including the "Golden Lion" and a "Bambi".
In the 2000s, Busse continued to work in television, starring in several comedy series, including "Once a Prince" and "Das Amt". He also made his debut as a director, staging Heinrich von Kleist's play "The Broken Pitcher" at the Schiller Theater in Wuppertal. In 2001, he was awarded the "German Comedy Prize" for his life's work.
In the 2010s, Busse continued to work in television and on stage, hosting the Sat1 comedy talk show "Der Heiße Brei" and touring Germany with Henning Venske. He also appeared in his own solo show, "How do I come up with this now?", and published a book, "Speaking of sandwiches".
