Michael Fritz Mittermeier (born April 3, 1966 in Dorfen) is a German comedian and author. Mittermeier's father worked as an auctioneer. After graduating from high school at the Gymnasium in Gars am Inn, Mittermeier began studying political science and American studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. In 1994, he wrote his master's thesis on the topic of American stand-up comedy. Career Beginnings Mittermeier, who received private music lessons in piano and guitar from his parents during his childhood Read more on Last.fm