Theo Koll

Theo Koll (born 19 March 1958) is a German journalist and television presenter.

Early life and education Koll was born on 19 March 1958 in Bensberg, Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. From 1977 to 1985, he studied political science, modern history, sociology and constitutional law at the University of Bonn, as well as in London, Paris and Hamburg with a master's degree. In addition, he presented the theater magazine Foyer on 3sat from October 2006 to April 2010, alternating with Esther Schweins.

On 1 July 2014, Koll moved to Paris as the studio manager of ZDF. In 2016, was one of the final candidates considered for the leadership of public broadcaster RBB; the position eventually went to Patricia Schlesinger instead.

Personal life Koll was in a relationship with Monika Grütters. He is married to Franziska Castell.

Awards 2005: Bayerischer Fernsehpreis as moderator und ensemble member of Frontal 21 2006: Hanns-Joachim-Friedrichs-Preis as moderator and ensemble member of Frontal 21 2007: Goldener Prometheus as Fernsehjournalist des Jahres (Television Journalist of the Year) 2007: Goldene Kamera in the category Bestes Polit-Magazin (Leserwahl) (Best Polit Magazine (Reader's Election)) as ensemble member of Frontal 21 2008: B.A.U.M.-Umweltpreis in the category Medienvertreter (Media Representative) as ensemble member of Frontal 21 2013: Deutscher Fernsehpreis in the category Beste Information (Best Information) as ensemble member of auslandsjournal XXL: Brasilien 2017: Hildegard von Bingen Prize for Journalism