German television comedian Stefan Konrad Raab known as Stefan Raab is also a producer, businessman, singer, and former performer and host on television. He was the host of the late-night humor chat show TV total from 1999 to 2015 and the creator of several other television programs, including Schlag den Raab and Bundesvision Song Contest. Raab was regarded as “the most powerful man in German entertainment television” in the early 2010s.
Stefan Raab Biography and Net Worth
| Net Worth $160 M |
| Full Name Stefan Konrad Raab |
| Birth Date 20 October 1966 |
| Age 55 years |
| Birthplace Cologne, West Germany |
| Profession Comedian, Musician, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Girlfriend Nike |
Stefan Raab Early Life
Stefan Raab was born on 20 October 1966 in Cologne and he is 55 years old as of 2022. Raab was raised in Cologne by his parents, who had a butcher shop, together with his sister. He was a student at Bonn’s Aloisiuskolleg, a Jesuit boarding school. He finished a butchering apprenticeship in his parents’ shop before going into the entertainment industry. He also studied law before quitting college after five semesters.
Stefan Raab Career
As the anchor of the comic program Vivasion for the German music television channel VIVA from 1993 to 1998, Raab rose to fame in Germany. He launched TV complete in 1999, and ProSieben started airing it four times a week in April 2001. TV Total began as a comedy format that mostly featured and parodied amusing and embarrassing moments from other television shows, but it quickly evolved into more of a late-night program with musical performances. By creating new sports, he also added pleasure and variety to the program. In November 2003, he started the first “official” World Wok Racing Championship in Winterberg, Germany. Olympic bobsled races are performed in timed fashion down a track using modified Chinese woks. The competition was held each year till March 2011.
Stefan Raab Hosting Career
He made the announcement that he would be hosting a new talk show on ProSieben with political guests in September 2012. It debuted on November 11th, 2012. It competed directly with the Günther Jauch-hosted chat program of the same name. Raab served as one of four moderators at the federal election discussion between Chancellor Angela Merkel and her opponent Peer Steinbrück in September 2013 (one from each major television network). Raab announced his retirement from television in the middle of 2015, although he promised to continue hosting shows through the end of the year.
Stefan Raab Wife
Raab and his partner Nike have two daughters together, who were born in 2004 and 2006, and they reside in a Cologne suburb. Apart from this, very little is known about Raab, who purposefully keeps his personal life out of the public eye.
Stefan Raab Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Stefan Raab is $160 million as of 2022. Stefan earns $16 million salary working as a comedian in year 2021 and 2022. Professional comedy is the main source of income for Stefan. The popular German comedian has made a ton of money via sponsorship deals and advertising. Stefan’s endorsement deals from different brands also bring in a lot of money for him.
Stefan Raab Height and Weight
| Height 5’ 11” |
| Weight 78 kg |
| Eye Color Brown |
| Hair Color Black |
