Heinz Schröder
Heinz Schröder | |
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Heinz Schröder in 2007 | |
| Born | April 24, 1928 |
| Died | April 22, 2009 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | puppeteer |
Heinz Schröder (April 24, 1928 – April 22, 2009) was a German puppeteer. He became known in East Germany (German Democratic Republic) for puppeteering popular characters such as Pittiplatsch and Herr Fuchs (Mr. Fox) in the children's program of the East German television. From 1993 to 2009, Schröder continued to portray his characters in live performances.