Andreas Elsholz, born Andreas Elsholz on April 26, 1972, in Ost-Berlin, Germany, is a German actor and singer. In his youth, he excelled in sports as a canoeist, becoming an East German champion. His acting career began with the role of Heiko Richter in the RTL soap opera Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten, from 1992 to 1996, where he became one of the show's early stars. Elsholz released his debut single and album in 1993, titled "Immer Noch Verrückt Nach Dir" and Das Album respectively. His second album, Mit dir für immer, was released in 1995. Notable singles include "Gib Mir Noch Zeit", "Summertime (Lass' Es Immer Sommer Sein)", and "Weil Ich Dich Liebe". His music career coincided with his acting roles until he left Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten in 1996. Elsholz's album Das Album reached number 38 on the German charts and number 34 in Austria. Since 2011, Andreas Elsholz has been primarily active as a theater actor, performing at venues such as the Komödie Düsseldorf and the Comödie Dresden. He is also known for his work as a photographer.