Appelt was born in Essen. His stepfather was German football player GünterFürhoff. Appelt lived during his childhood in Würzburg. He works as a comedian
November 1973 16 VfL Bochum 1–2 Rot-Weiss Essen Bochum 15:30 Tenhagen 11' Fürhoff 7' Lippens 36' Stadium: Stadion an der Castroper Straße Attendance: 19