Claudia Schlenger
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1947 in Bad Tölz, Germany
- Active Years
- 1972–2026 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Claudia Schlenger is a German actress, writer, and cabaret artist born on January 1, 1947, in Bad Tölz, Bavaria, Germany. She is also known by the name Claudia Schlenger-Meilhamer. After training as a medical-technical assistant, she studied political science, took acting lessons in Munich, and lived in West Berlin from 1975 to 1980 to complete her high school diploma. Since 1984, she has worked together with her husband, Hanns Meilhamer, forming the comedic duo Herbert and Schnipsi. Her known credits include acting and writing work across film and television projects such as Herbert & Schnipsi, Love Scenes from Planet Earth, Normal is des ned!, Nur über meine Leiche, Muttertag, Café Meineid, and Gipfeltreffen.
Career overview
Claudia Schlenger is a German actress, writer, and cabaret artist born in Bad Tölz, Bavaria, Germany, in 1947. Before pursuing her career in the arts, she trained as a medical-technical assistant, studied political science, and took acting lessons in Munich, later living in West Berlin to complete her secondary school leaving certificate.
She is widely known for her comedic work as part of the long-running duo Herbert and Schnipsi, collaborating alongside her husband, Hanns Meilhamer, whom she married in 1974. The two began working together professionally in 1984. Throughout her career, Schlenger has accumulated numerous credits in television and film as both an actress and a writer.
Her filmography and television work includes appearances and writing contributions in projects such as Herbert and Schnipsi, Normal is des ned, Love Scenes from Planet Earth, Nur über meine Leiche, Noch einmal zwanzig sein, Muttertag, Pferd am Stiel, Café Meineid, and Gipfeltreffen.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- Horse on a Stick (2026) as Frau Stadlhuber
- Noch einmal zwanzig sein (2007) as Bertha
- aufgspuit! (2006) as Self
- Gipfeltreffen (2003) as self
- Love Scenes from Planet Earth (1998) as Kaufhausdetektivin
- Muttertag (1997) as Elisabeth "Schnipsi" Haberkorn
- Muttertag (1997) Writer
- Nur über meine Leiche (1995) as Gerda
- Herbert und Schnipsi (1994) as Schnipsi
- Café Meineid (1990) as Rosa Wohlfahrt
- Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis (1972) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Claudia Schlenger best known for?
Claudia Schlenger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Johnny Corncob (1973), Café Meineid (1990).
When and where was Claudia Schlenger born?
Claudia Schlenger was born on January 1, 1947 in Bad Tölz, Germany.
How many credits does Claudia Schlenger have?
Claudia Schlenger has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Claudia Schlenger's background in cinema and television?
Claudia Schlenger is a German actress, writer, and cabaret artist born on January 1, 1947, in Bad Tölz, Bavaria, Germany. She is also known by the name Claudia Schlenger-Meilhamer. After training as a medical-technical assistant, she studied political science, took acting lessons in Munich, and lived in West Berlin fro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Café Meineid (1990) as Rosa Wohlfahrt — aged about 43
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