Cornelius "Corny" Littmann (born 21 November 1952) is a

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entrepreneur, entertainer, theater owner ( Schmidt Theater). He served as President (2002–2010) of the football club

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Biography

Littmann toured throughout

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for years with the "Familie Schmidt" theatre group before setting up the "Schmidt Theater" in Hamburg's

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in 1988. He is the managing director of two theatres – with the opening of the "Schmidt's Tivoli" theatre in 1991. In 1999, he was named "Hamburg Entrepreneur of the Year".Goethe-Institut Singapore - Society - Towns/Cities/Regions
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