Michael Kessler
German actor and comedian
Michael Kessler (born 24 June 1967) is a German actor, comedian and author.
Career
Theater
Kessler had his acting training at the Westfälische Schauspielschule Bochum from 1988 to 1992. Afterwards he began acting roles at Schauspielhaus Bochum, Schauspiel Frankfurt, Nationaltheater Mannheim and Schauspielhaus Zürich. Between 2005 and 2009 he starred alongside Christoph Maria Herbst, Bastian Pastewka, and Jürgen Tonkel in the play Männerhort at the Theater am Kurfürstendamm theater in Berlin.
Film
In 1991, he appeared in the comedy film Manta, Manta and after that he acted in numerous big screen productions like Schtonk!, Little Sharks, and North Curve. In 2006, he starred in Hui Buh: The Goofy Ghost. In 2015, he starred in Schmidts Katze.
Short movies
In 2002, he had a starring role in the acclaimed film Zwei Wochen Argentinien ("Two Weeks in Argentina"). Later in 2003, he took part in Glückstag ("Lucky Day") and Für gutes Betragen ("For Good Behaviour").
Television
Kessler has been working for television since 1992.
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