Top 10 Top 10 Munich Characters
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1. Julius Thannhauser
Carnival entertainer (1860–1921), whose fame reached far beyond Munich.
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2. Elise Aulinger
Popular actress (1871–1965), a pioneer of radio programming and creator of the Ratschkathl character.
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3. Hans Blädel
Trained as a shoemaker, he became a popular comedic music virtuoso (1871–1937).
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4. Minna Reverelli
Born Hermina Knapp (1892–1947), Minna was the Queen of Yodeling at Platzl.
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5. Ratschkathl
Cabaret artiste Ida Schumacher (1894–1956) was the best Ratschkathl . She created the tram-track-crack-cleaning-lady character.
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6. Roider Jackl
A farmer’s son (1906–75) famous for his spirited performances of Gstanzln – satirical rhymes set to music – and a master of barbed humour.
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7. Blasius
Pseudonym of Sigi (Siegfried) Sommer (1915–96), author of a popular column in the Münchner Abendzeitung .
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8. Bally Prell
Decked out in colourful costumes, she recited rhymes to delighted audiences (1922–82).
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9. Walter Sedlmayr
A home-grown talent and local favourite (1926–90), he was a successful stage actor and adman for Paulaner beer.
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10. Helmut Fischer
Munich actor (1926–92), best remembered for his role as Monaco-Franze in the TV series of the same name.
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