Achim Mentzel was a German musician, television presenter and actor. He was best known for hosting his show Achims Hitparade from 1989 to 2006 and for his work with Oliver Kalkofe. He released 23 singles and seven albums between 1978 and 2010. He was a member of the cover band, Fritzens Dampferband, together with Nina Hagen. He appeared in the films The Legend of Paul and Paula (1973) and Der Wixxer (2004), and the television shows Das Amt and Leipzig Homicide.