Oh! This is so awesome! Thank you! Herzog mentioned in passing in the directors commentary who this guy was--but I never followed up. That was several years ago when I was fanatically obsessed with Stroszek.
btw, fonpr. Did you know that you are now in Google autocomplete? You are officially famous (or more famous), according to Google. I was searching you because I have never heard the infamous Christmas-tree burning call. Do you happen to know which episode that was?
And I officially think you should be caller of the year. Last Tuesday clinched it, I think. You are a true and good weirdo who has infiltrated the best show, and I salute you!
Here is some salutation music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkfJ5ZBA688