Armin Maiwald

Armin Maiwald
Maiwald giving a lecture at a school in 2008
Born (1940-01-23) 23 January 1940
Cologne, Germany
Occupation(s)Television director, producer

Armin Maiwald (born 23 January 1940) is a German author, television director and producer. Maiwald is one of the founders of the award-winning German children's television program, Die Sendung mit der Maus. Often just called Die Maus ("The Mouse"), the program has been on the air since March 1971 and is one of the most successful children's television programs ever produced. Maiwald has won over 50 awards for his work.