- Born
- Birth namePeter Alexander Makkay
- Height5′ 6¼″ (1.68 m)
- Peter Maffay was born on August 30, 1949 in Kronstadt, Romania. He is a music artist and actor, known for Brüno (2009), Role Play (2024) and Das haut den stärksten Zwilling um (1971). He has been married to Hendrikje Balsmeyer since April 1, 2022. They have one child. He was previously married to Tanja Spengler, Petra Küfner, Michaela and Chris Heinze.
- SpousesHendrikje Balsmeyer(April 1, 2022 - present) (1 child)Tanja Spengler(May 27, 2003 - August 2020) (divorced, 1 child)Michaela(1990 - ?) (divorced)Chris Heinze(1981 - ?) (divorced)Petra Küfner(May 1975 - 1979) (divorced)
- ChildrenAnouk MakkayNina Makkay
- ParentsAugustine Makkay
- After growing up in Romania, he emigrated with his parents to West Germany in 1963.
- German singer, who holds the record for most albums (15) placed #1 in the German charts.
- Although being a rock musician, his breakthrough was the love song "Du" (You) in 1969.
- Created the musical "Tabaluga" about a little dragon, which has been very successful over many years.
- Played with artists from all parts of the world including Aboriginie singers and musicians from Israel for his album "Begegnungen" (1998).
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