German actor and comedian Atze Schröder remains best known for his long-running sitcom smash Alles Atze. Born Hubertus Albers in Emsdetten on September 27, 1965, he was a celebrated gymnast as a teen, and began his professional career as a dance instructor. His physical prowess later served as a vital component of his standup career, which launched in 1995. A breakout performance at the annual Köln Comedy Festival vaulted Schröder into the German pop culture consciousness, and his regular appearances on the RTL network talk show T.V. Kaiser further expanded his growing fan bas...