German actor
Was awarded the National Prize of East Germany for artistic achievement in 1971.
Father of Josephine and Christine Hoppe , also an actress.
Before studying acting in Erfurt, he was trained to be a baker and worked as a coachman.
Resides with his wife in Weiig, a district of Dresden.
Initiated "Dresdner Dreiklnge", a literary and musical program with fairy tales and ballads.
