Thomas Gottschalk
Thomas Gottschalk | |
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Gottschalk at the talk show maischberger. die woche in 2018 | |
| Born | Thomas Johannes Gottschalk 18 May 1950 |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and TV host, entertainer, actor |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse |
Thea Hauer
(m. 1976; div. 2024)Karina Mroß (m. 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
Thomas Johannes Gottschalk (born 18 May 1950 in Bamberg) is a German radio and television host and entertainer. He is best known for hosting Wetten, dass..?, for many years Europe's biggest television show, which he steered to huge success in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol between 1987 and 2023. Until 2015, he was also the brand ambassador in television advertisements for Haribo confectionery.