Uwe Lyko

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Uwe Lyko as Herbert Knebel (2015)

Uwe Lyko (born 22 September 1954 in Duisburg) is a German comedian and cabaretist.

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Life

Lyko works in Germany as comedian and cabaretist. He became popular on German television cabaret and comedy shows. Herbert Knebel is one of his most famous characters. [1]

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  1. der Westen:Affentheater in der Gebläsehalle (German)