Karl Valentin

Karl Valentin (IPA: ['falɛntiːn], born Valentin Ludwig Fey; 4 June 1882 – 9 February 1948) was a Bavarian comedian, cabaret performer, clown, author and film producer. He had significant influence on German Weimar culture. Valentin starred in many silent films in the 1920s, and was sometimes called the "Charlie Chaplin of Germany".

His work has an essential influence on artists like Bertolt Brecht, Samuel Beckett, Loriot and Helge Schneider. He developed a reputation for writing and performing short comic routines, which he performed in a strong Bavarian dialect, usually with his female partner, Liesl Karlstadt. His art centered mostly around linguistic dexterity and wordplay—Valentin was a linguistic anarchist.

Karl Valentin is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Karl Valentin: Der Unverstandene (2019), Im Schallplattenladen (1934), Das Jahrhundert des Kabaretts (2001), Es knallt (1934), Orchesterprobe (1933), Der Feuerwehrtrompeter (1929), Der Sonderling (1929), Im Photoatelier (1933). The recorded credits span 1913 to 2024, including 25 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.