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At age 36 or 37, Harald Schmidt found himself swimming in a sea of cash. In a laid-back podcast chat, he shared his bank balance's beguiling secrets.
The Easter holiday-themed "Dream Ship" cruise has set sail on our screens once more. On Easter Sunday, April 20th, the ship docked in sunny Miami on ZDF. Aboard were beloved faces and a VIP passenger who'd easily afforded to pass on the exorbitant fees.
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Among the captain (Florian Silbereisen) and hotel director (Barbara Wussow), a fan-favorite also returned: Harald Schmidt, reprising his role as the sharp-tongued cruise director Oskar Schifferle. In a recent podcast appearance on "Young in Society," Schmidt shed light on his financial situation, hinting at a then-already substantial fortune at 36 or 37 years old [1][2][3].
Harald Schmidt: "I can't keep track"
During the podcast, the TV entertainer discussed his wealth casually and nonchalantly. His first million came by age 36 or 37, he revealed, and that was just the beginning. "I can't keep track," Schmidt confessed with a carefree shrug.
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Community over riches
Instead of indulging in luxuries like sports cars or designer watches, Schmidt prefers focusing on meaningful connections and contributions to society. "Giving back to community" is more important to him than material possessions. The entertainer, for instance, contributes financially to the "Center against Expulsions" and has been the patron of the "German Depression Foundation" since 2008.
Perfect television career
Now that he chooses his roles, it's no wonder. Schmidt recalls a more than 35-year television career, starting with his 1989 debut on ARD, later hosting successful formats on Sat.1 and Sky, and establishing himself as a mainstay in German television. Since 2009, Schmidt has been a mainstay on the "Dream Ship" cast - charming, witty, and effortlessly exuding an air of nonchalance only the assured can.
- Despite having accumulated a significant fortune by the age of 36 or 37, Harald Schmidt chooses to prioritize meaningful connections and contributions to society over luxury items like sports cars or designer watches.
- In a casual conversation on the podcast "Young in Society," Schmidt disclosed that his first million came by the age of 36 or 37, and admitted that he can't keep track of his accumulating wealth.
- Harald Schmidt, with a career spanning more than 35 years in German television, continues to captivate audiences as the cruise director Oskar Schifferle on the popular show "Dream Ship" on ZDF, embodying charm, wit, and an effortless air of nonchalance.
