Born in Nagold, Germany; graduated at Otto Hahn Gymnasium, Nagold. In addition to DAS RAD (2003), Wittlinger's animation credits also include DIE DREI RÄUBER / THE THREE ROBBERS (2007, add'l animator & storyboard artist) and JASPER: JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE WORLD (2008, 2D art director).  Nominated for Achievement in Animated Short Films 2002: DAS RAD - Producer (w. Chris Stenner) 1 nomination