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Wim Sonneveld
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Born
June 28
,
1917
·
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Died
March 8
,
1974
·
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
(heart attack)
Birth name
Willem Benedictus Augustinus Sonneveld
Mini Bio
Wim Sonneveld was born on June 28, 1917 in Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. He was an actor and writer, known for
Silk Stockings (1957)
,
Het wonderlijke Leven van Willem Parel (1955)
and
Ferry (2021)
. He died on March 8, 1974 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Trivia
Buried at Begraafplaats Buitenveldert, Amsterdam, Netherlands
In 2004, Wim Sonneveld finished at number 60 in the election of ''De Grootste Nederlander'' (The Greatest Dutchman).
Was together with
Toon Hermans
and
Wim Kan
called "De Grote Drie" (The Big Three).
Sonneveld is generally viewed as a Dutch cultural icon for his work and legacy in theatre, musicals and music.
Wim Sonneveld was gay, though not openly as it would have been unacceptable during that era.
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