Robert Atzorn grew up in Oldenburg and Hamburg. He studied graphic design at the Art School Alsterdamm in Hamburg, however, felt drawn to the theater and therefore moved to the Neue Münchner Schauspielschule (1967–1969).
Born in Oldenburg and Hamburg, Robert Atzorn pursued graphic design at the Art School Alsterdamm in Hamburg. However, he was drawn to theater and consequently transferred to the Neue Münchner Schauspielschule from 1967 to 1969.