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Munich : Top 10 Munich Characters

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1. Julius Thannhauser

Carnival entertainer (1860–1921), whose fame reached far beyond Munich.
2. Elise Aulinger

Popular actress (1871–1965), a pioneer of radio programming and creator of the Ratschkathl character.
3. Hans Blädel

Trained as a shoemaker, he became a popular comedic music virtuoso (1871–1937).
4. Minna Reverelli

Born Hermina Knapp (1892–1947), Minna was the Queen of Yodeling at Platzl.
5. Ratschkathl

Cabaret artiste Ida Schumacher (1894–1956) was the best Ratschkathl . She created the tram-track-crack-cleaning-lady character.
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.
7. Blasius

Pseudonym of Sigi (Siegfried) Sommer (1915–96), author of a popular column in the Münchner Abendzeitung .
8. Bally Prell

Decked out in colourful costumes, she recited rhymes to delighted audiences (1922–82).
9. Walter Sedlmayr

A home-grown talent and local favourite (1926–90), he was a successful stage actor and adman for Paulaner beer.
10. Helmut Fischer

Munich actor (1926–92), best remembered for his role as Monaco-Franze in the TV series of the same name.