Jens Knossalla

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Jens Knossalla
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Knossalla in 2017
Born
Jens Heinz Richard Knossalla

(1986-07-07) 7 July 1986 (age 38)
Malsch, Karlsruhe, West Germany
Other namesKnossi (stage name)
Occupation(s)Entertainer, TV presenter
Years active2009-present
Children1
Website knossi.de

Jens Heinz Richard Knossalla (born 7 July 1986), also known online by his stage name Knossi, is a German entertainer and television presenter. He became known for his participation in various television formats and as a poker commentator, presenter and live streamer. Knossalla describes himself as König des Internets ("King of the Internet") and usually appears with a crown these days.

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Career

Knossalla as a presenter in the Montesino Card Casino in Vienna, 2012 Jens Knossalla 2012.jpg
Knossalla as a presenter in the Montesino Card Casino in Vienna, 2012

Knossalla had his first television appearance in 2009 as a participant in the game show WipeOut – Heul nicht, lauf! on ProSieben. [1] In 2010, he was seen on the TV format Der Kreuzfahrtkönig broadcast on RTL II. In 2011, Knossalla took part on the game show 17 Meter hosted by Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf. [2] In November 2012, he was seen on VOX as part of the reality series mieten, kaufen, wohnen . [3] In addition, Knossalla played several small roles in the scripted reality series Richter Alexander Hold, Richterin Barbara Salesch, Lenßen & Partner , K11 – Kommissare im Einsatz , Verklag mich doch! and in the soap opera Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten . [1] [4]

In November 2020, Knossalla hosted the fourth episode of the late-night show Täglich frisch geröstet on TVNOW, produced by Stefan Raab. [5] In addition to Knossalla as the "host" and Mark Filatov as a guest, Kai Pflaume appeared in the role of the "roaster". [6]

Personal life

Knossala was born on 7 July 1986 in Malsch, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. He is the father of a son born in 2019. [1]

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