From 1981 to 1984, Kock am Brink studied German studies, Spanish studies and Social sciences at university in Bonn. From 1989 to 2010, Kock am Brink was television presenter for several game shows and other TV shows on different German broadcasters (RTL, ZDF, WDR). In 2003, Kock am Brink married Theo Baltz.[1] They separated in March 2010.
