Wigald Boning

Wigald Andreas Boning, born January 20, 1967, in Wildeshausen, is a German comedian, musician, and television presenter. He entered the music scene as a student with the punk-jazz group KIXX, who gave their debut concert on January 14, 1983. He released early solo albums including Kapitale Burschen (1989) and Wildeshausen (1991). In 1995, Boning achieved commercial success with Olli Dittrich as the comedy music duo Die Doofen; their single "Mief! (Nimm mich jetzt, auch wenn ich stinke!)" and album Lieder, die die Welt nicht braucht topped the German charts, earning the duo awards including an Echo, a Goldene Stimmgabel, and a Bambi. In 2008, he released the instrumental album Jet Set Jazz with pianist Roberto Di Gioia, and co-founded the record label Hobby Musik in 2013. His television work includes roles on RTL Samstag Nacht, Clever!, and Genial daneben.