About Fips Asmussen
Lived 1938 – 2020 (aged 82). Fips Asmussen was a German musician, comedian, entertainer, singer, screenwriter and television actor.
Rainer Pries (30 April 1938 – 9 August 2020), better known by his stage name Fips Asmussen, was a German comedian and entertainer, known for his rapid delivery of puns and deliberately unfunny jokes.
Life and career
Born Rainer Pries in Hamburg,
During the 90s the comedian lived in Wolfenbüttel and later in life in Querfurt, Saxony Anhalt,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fips Asmussen?
German comedian (1938–2020)
When was Fips Asmussen born?
Fips Asmussen was born on 30 April 1938 in Hamburg.
When did Fips Asmussen die?
Fips Asmussen died on 9 August 2020 in Carl-von-Basedow-Klinikum.
What was Fips Asmussen's occupation?
Fips Asmussen was a musician, comedian, entertainer, singer, screenwriter and television actor.
What nationality was Fips Asmussen?
Fips Asmussen was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fips Asmussen. https://biography.guide/fips-asmussen/
MLA: "Fips Asmussen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fips-asmussen/.
Chicago: "Fips Asmussen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fips-asmussen/.
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