Karl Valentin's Real Name: Valentin Ludwig Fey
Karl Valentin → Valentin Ludwig Fey
Quick answer: Karl Valentin's real name was Valentin Ludwig Fey. He was born on June 4, 1882, in Munich, and died on February 9, 1948. Karl Valentin was his stage name.
Fey to Valentin
LOC and filmportal.de list Valentin Ludwig Fey, known as Karl Valentin (LOC; filmportal.de; Deutsches Historisches Museum LeMO). A carpenter-turned-comic, he became Munich's defining cabaret absurdist, often with partner Liesl Karlstadt.
Films and legacy
Silent and early sound shorts preserved his linguistic chaos and melancholy clowning; Bertolt Brecht admired him. Museums in Munich celebrate Valentin; Germans still quote his sketches. Death in 1948 followed wartime hardship. Search both Fey and Karl Valentin in catalogs.
Karl Valentin film DVD collections Valentin sketch books / biographies in German Weimar cabaret histories
FAQ
What was Karl Valentin's real name?
Valentin Ludwig Fey.
When did he live?
June 4, 1882 – February 9, 1948.
Stage name?
Yes—Karl Valentin.
Partner?
Liesl Karlstadt.
City?
Munich, Germany.
Why important?
Foundational German cabaret/film comedy influence.