German Rock'n'Roll musician and actor, born 18 March 1939 in Munich, Germany.
Son of Fred Kraus
After his first single, a cover version of Little Richard s "Tutti Frutti" had been released in 1955, he became Germanys first rocknroll and teen star.
Having several hits between 1956 and 1964 including "Susi Rock" , "Sugar Baby" and "Tiger" , he has sold over 17 million records to date.
Although only appearing in two movies with Cornelia Froboess , they were considered the "dream couple" of the German entertainment industry in the early 1960s.
Received an Amadeus Austrian Music Award and an ECHO Award for his lifetime achievements.
Also a successful painter, whose work has been exhibited in Switzerland.
Lives with his wife Ingrid, a former model, on Lake Lugano in Switzerland. They have a son, Michael. Their daughter Gaby - from a prior relationship of Ingrid - died of breast cancer.
Son of Austrian actor and cabaret artist Fred Kraus(Krausnecker).