Jan Fedder

Biography

Date of Birth: 14 January 1955, Hamburg, Germany Spouse: Marion Fedder (15 July 2000 - present) Trivia Although he regularly got into trouble with the law from his early teens on, he is regarded as Germany's most popular policeman, due to his longstanding and highly successful role in "Großstadtrevier" (1986). Collects - among other things - old cars, motorcycles and ancient condom dispensers. Among his most priced possessions is the original machine once located in the gents room of the famous Star Club in Hamburg, where The Beatles made their debut. His parents owned a pub in Hamburg's red light district St. Pauli. For many years, they closed at 6 pm every evening, so that their two young sons (Jan and brother Oliver) would not witness too many drunken sailors and prostitutes. Is the lead singer for rock band Big Balls. Took ballet lessons from ages 11 to 14, when he decided, he would rather pursue acting. Supports former prisoners, homeless and HIV positive people. Is a vegetarian and chain smoker. Lives on a farm in Schleswig-Holstein. Ambassador of the German Maritime Rescue Service (2007).

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