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Karl Valentin

Bavarian comedian, cabaret performer, clown, author and film producer (1882–1948)

  • Fame55.1
  • Momentum1.6
  • Wikipedia8K
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Lived 1882–1948, aged 66Germany
GermanyGermanyComediansComedian
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    26 languages
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  • Era
    1882–1948
    Aged 66
  • Known for
    The Mysteries of a Hai…
    1923
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Updated 2026-08-16

Karl Valentin was a Bavarian comedian. 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.

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55.1
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Momentum1.6
Historical23.1
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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