Overview

• Ohrner shot to fame at 14 with ZDF’s 1979 Christmas series 'Timm Thaler oder Das verkaufte Lachen', drawing audiences of up to 20 million.
• He recalls the sudden attention as overwhelming, saying it led to school exclusions and intense fan intrusion at his Munich home.
• He identifies optimism as his guiding principle, saying his positive outlook has carried him through professional and personal challenges.
• Since 2016, the four-time father has hosted the morning show on Klassik Radio in Augsburg and finds fulfillment in broadcasting.
• He has been with his current partner for three years and admits that questions about his life expectancy weigh on his mind as he celebrates this milestone.