After working as a musician in the early 1980s, he started his
professional singing career in 1989. He has released five albums so
far.
Has two daughters, Lilli and Marlene.
Being an ensemble member at Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg from
1985 to 1995, he was chosen "Actor of the Year" in 1986 by "Theater
heute" magazine.
Moved to Venice, Italy in 2003.
Studied German, English and history at Eberhard Karls University in
Tübingen/Germany.
Studied acting at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst in
Stuttgart from 1980 to 1983. During that period, he worked as a
musician.
Lives on Giudecca, an island near Venice, with his second wife
Katharina John, a photographer.