Dirk Bielefeldt
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Dirk Bielefeldt is a German
actor and cabaret artist, particularly famous for his role of the policeman, Herr Holm.
in 1976 in Gymnasium Eppendorf
in Hamburg, before studying sociology and psychology at the University of Hamburg
, financing his studies by working for a company which refurbished apartments, but not completing the course.
Bielefeldt then took an acting course with Philippe Gaulier
in Paris
, and participated in various street theatre
groups, where he developed the character Herr Holm.
Soon afterwards, Bielefeldt was a partner of Peer Augustinski
in the series Comedy Club, mostly playing Herr Holm, but also appearing as the caretaker Mock. The series only ran for a short time, but excerpts from it are still broadcast, adding to the popularity of Bielefeldt and Herr Holm. Bielefeldt also appeared in multiple stage productions, and in 2006 he appeared as a policeman in the film 7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug.
Herr Holm's given name is Klaus-Dieter, but he is almost always referred to as Herr Holm.
Since 2009, Bielefeldt plays Herr Holm as a foreman instead of as a policeman in Vorsicht Baustelle!.
Germany
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actor and cabaret artist, particularly famous for his role of the policeman, Herr Holm.
Early life
Bielefeldt completed his abiturAbitur
Abitur is a designation used in Germany, Finland and Estonia for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling, see also for Germany Abitur after twelve years.The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, often referred to as...
in 1976 in Gymnasium Eppendorf
Gymnasium Eppendorf
The Gymnasium Eppendorf is a grammar school in Hamburg, Germany, established in 1904.- History :The school was established in 1904 as a school for boys, Realschule in Eppendorf, in new buildings erected on the corner of Hegestraße and Hegestieg...
in Hamburg, before studying sociology and psychology at the University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
The University of Hamburg is a university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by Wilhelm Stern and others. It grew out of the previous Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen and the Kolonialinstitut as well as the Akademisches Gymnasium. There are around 38,000 students as of the start of...
, financing his studies by working for a company which refurbished apartments, but not completing the course.
Bielefeldt then took an acting course with Philippe Gaulier
Philippe Gaulier
Philippe Gaulier is founder of École Philippe Gaulier, a theatre school located in Sceaux, near Paris. He trained with Jacques Lecoq from 1965 - 67. Then became a teacher at École Jacques Lecoq from 1976 - 80. Gaulier is also a playwright and has worked as a clown and theatre director...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and participated in various street theatre
Street theatre
Street theatre is a form of theatrical performance and presentation in outdoor public spaces without a specific paying audience. These spaces can be anywhere, including shopping centres, car parks, recreational reserves and street corners. They are especially seen in outdoor spaces where there are...
groups, where he developed the character Herr Holm.
Career
In 1991, Bielefeldt debuted in the cabaret production Herr Holm – Keiner für alle.Soon afterwards, Bielefeldt was a partner of Peer Augustinski
Peer Augustinski
Peer Augustinski is a German actor and voice actor from Berlin. He is the official German dub-over artist of Robin Williams.-Live-action works:*Derrick - Season 11, Episode 14: "Stellen Sie sich vor, man hat Dr...
in the series Comedy Club, mostly playing Herr Holm, but also appearing as the caretaker Mock. The series only ran for a short time, but excerpts from it are still broadcast, adding to the popularity of Bielefeldt and Herr Holm. Bielefeldt also appeared in multiple stage productions, and in 2006 he appeared as a policeman in the film 7 Zwerge – Der Wald ist nicht genug.
Herr Holm's given name is Klaus-Dieter, but he is almost always referred to as Herr Holm.
Since 2009, Bielefeldt plays Herr Holm as a foreman instead of as a policeman in Vorsicht Baustelle!.
Awards
- 1991 – ScharfrichterBeil Bavarian cabaret award
- 2007 – Honorary superintendent of the Hamburg police