Dieter Bohlen

Dieter Bohlen (German: [ˈdiːtɐ ˈboːlən]; born Dieter Günter Bohlen; 7 February 1954) is a German songwriter, producer, singer and television personality. He first achieved fame as a member of the pop duo Modern Talking in the 1980s, and has since produced numerous German and international artists. He is also a judge on casting shows Deutschland sucht den Superstar and Das Supertalent. Life and career 1954–1984: Early life and career beginnings Bohlen is the eldest son of building contractor Hans Bohlen (1928–2025) and his wife Edith (born 1936), and grew up in East Frisia.