Oliver Marc “Olli” Schulz is a versatile German singer-songwriter, musician, actor, presenter, and podcaster.
Born on October 15, 1973, in Hamburg as Oliver Marc Koppel, he adopted the surname Schulz from his stepfather at age nine.
Known for his witty, introspective songwriting and laid-back stage presence, Schulz has built a successful career blending indie rock music with prominent roles in German television and radio entertainment.
Siblings
Olli has one sibling, a brother named Rüdiger Schulz.
However, public information about Rüdiger is limited, with biographical sources focusing primarily on his upbringing rather than detailing his family.
He spent the first nine years with his great-grandparents in Norderstedt before moving to live with his parents in Hamburg.
Career
Schulz began his professional life working as a stagehand and roadie for various national and international artists after dropping out of media studies at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences.
His music career took off in 2003 when he formed the indie rock band Olli Schulz & der Hund Marie with Max Schröder.
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The group released several albums, including Brichst du mir das Herz, dann brech’ ich dir die Beine and Warten auf den Bumerang, gaining a dedicated following in the German indie scene.
He later transitioned to a successful solo career with albums such as Es brennt so schön, Feelings aus der Asche, Scheiß Leben, gut erzählt, and the chart-topping Vom Rand der Zeit in 2024.
Beyond music, Schulz became a familiar face on television as a sidekick to Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf in shows like neoParadise and Circus HalliGalli.
He hosted his own formats, including Schulz in the Box and Schulz & Böhmermann with Jan Böhmermann.
Since 2016, he has co-hosted the highly popular podcast Fest & Flauschig with Böhmermann, which ranks among Germany’s most listened-to podcasts.
Schulz has also acted in films like Bibi & Tina and appeared in series such as Der Tatortreiniger, while continuing to tour as a musician.
Accolades
Schulz has earned significant commercial and critical recognition, particularly with his 2024 album Vom Rand der Zeit debuting at number one on the German album charts.
Earlier releases like Feelings aus der Asche reached the top five, marking strong chart success for an indie-leaning artist.
His collaborative television and radio work, especially the podcast Fest & Flauschig and shows with Joko & Klaas, have garnered large audiences and cult followings.
Schulz in the Box received a nomination for the German Television Award in the Dokutainment category.
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