Jens Heinz Richard Knossalla (born 7 July 1986), also known online by his stage name Knossi, is a German entertainer and television presenter. He became known for his participation in various television formats and as a poker commentator, presenter and live streamer. Knossalla describes himself as König des Internets ("King of the Internet") and usually appears with a crown these days.
Jens Knossalla | |
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 Knossalla in 2017 | |
| Born | Jens Heinz Richard Knossalla 7 July 1986 |
| Other names | Knossi (stage name) |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainer, TV presenter |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | knossi |
Career
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Knossalla had his first television appearance in 2009 as a participant in the game show WipeOut – Heul nicht, lauf! on ProSieben.[1] In 2010, he was seen on the TV format Der Kreuzfahrtkönig broadcast on RTL II. In 2011, Knossalla took part on the game show 17 Meter hosted by Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf.[2] In November 2012, he was seen on VOX as part of the reality series mieten, kaufen, wohnen.[3] In addition, Knossalla played several small roles in the scripted reality series Richter Alexander Hold, Richterin Barbara Salesch, Lenßen & Partner, K11 – Kommissare im Einsatz, Verklag mich doch! and in the soap opera Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten.[1][4]
In November 2020, Knossalla hosted the fourth episode of the late-night show Täglich frisch geröstet on TVNOW, produced by Stefan Raab.[5] In addition to Knossalla as the "host" and Mark Filatov as a guest, Kai Pflaume appeared in the role of the "roaster".[6]
Personal life
editKnossala was born on 7 July 1986 in Malsch, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. He is the father of a son born in 2019.[1]
Filmography
edit- 2020: Kartoffelsalat 3 – Das Musical
Bibliography
edit- Knossi. König des Internets. Über meinen Aufstieg und Erfolg als Streamer. Riva, München 2020, ISBN 978-3-96775-007-2 (with eleven guest conttibutions by Robin Schulz among others).
References
edit- ^ a b c @Knossi (18 April 2020). "Das LEBEN von KNOSSI gezeichnet! 😱 | Biografie TEIL 1 | Reaktion". YouTube. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ g.schrage (28 June 2011). "Jens Knossalla – Schwule Pärchen – 17 Meter und die Weltrevolution | Hochgepokert" (in German). Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ redaktion (27 November 2012). "Jens "Knalla" Knossalla – sein Auftritt bei mieten, kaufen, wohnen | Hochgepokert" (in German). Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ Drescher, Kilian (21 August 2013). "Jens Knossalla: GZSZ – die Zweite | Hochgepokert" (in German). Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Knossi: Twitch-Streamer kriegt TV-Show (RTL) – Lob von Stefan Raab". ingame.de (in German). 12 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Täglich frisch geröstet – November 2020 Archiv | TVNOW". TVNOW Mediathek (in German). Retrieved 13 December 2020.
External links
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- Official website (in German)
- Jens Knossalla on IMDb
- Jens Knossalla on the website of The Hendon Mob