Dieter Pröttel was born on October 31, 1933 in Offenburg, Baden [now Baden-Württemberg], Germany. He is a director and writer, known for Geld oder Leber! (1986), Europarty (1967) and Hätten Sie heut' Zeit für mich? (1972). He has been married to Birte Pröttel since 1961. They have three children.