German Actor Andreas Hoppe and Caricaturist Hans Traxler Die; Swiss Folk Group Announces Farewell Tour
The German arts community mourns the loss of two notable individuals. Actor Andreas Hoppe, recognized for portraying Commissioner Mario Kopper in SWR's 'Tatort,' has passed away at the age of 66, as confirmed by his manager. Over a span of 21 years, he featured in 57 episodes, with SWR Director Kai Gniffke honoring him as 'approachable, credible, and always with his heart in the right place.' Hoppe, born on June 1, 1960, in Berlin, began his 'Tatort' journey in 1996, concluding with his last episode in early 2018. Additionally, caricaturist Hans Traxler, who co-founded 'Pardon' and 'Titanic,' died on August 24 at 97. Born on May 21, 1929, in Bohemia, he had resided in Frankfurt since 1951. Swiss folk music group Oesch's die Dritten announced their retirement, with their last tour scheduled for 2027-2028.
Key facts
- Andreas Hoppe died at age 66; known for role as Commissioner Mario Kopper in 57 'Tatort' episodes over 21 years.
- Hoppe was born in Berlin on June 1, 1960; studied at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Hannover from 1982 to 1986.
- Hoppe's final 'Tatort' episode titled 'Tatort – Kopper' aired in early 2018.
- Hans Traxler died on August 24 at age 97 in Frankfurt; announcement made on August 26 by Caricatura Museum Frankfurt and city of Frankfurt.
- Traxler co-founded satirical magazines 'Pardon' and 'Titanic'; his caricatures influenced the nickname 'Birne' for Helmut Kohl.
- Traxler's early work includes 'Die Wahrheit über Hänsel und Gretel' (1963), a science parody.
- Traxler was born on May 21, 1929, in Bohemia (now Czech Republic); lived in Frankfurt since 1951; studied at Städelschule.
- Oesch's die Dritten announced their farewell tour '30 Jahre Merci' for 2027-2028, with final concerts in Montreux and Bern in May 2028.
Entities
Artists
- Andreas Hoppe
- Hans Traxler
- Ulrike Folkerts
- Kai Gniffke
- Helmut Kohl
Institutions
- SWR
- Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Hannover
- Caricatura Museum Frankfurt
- Städelschule
- Oesch's die Dritten
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Hannover
- Frankfurt
- Frankfurt am Main
- Bohemia
- Czech Republic
- Spessart
- Montreux
- Bern
- Switzerland