Dutch actors who deceased in 2002
Here are 4 famous actors from Netherlands died in 2002:
Dirk Sanders
Dirk Sanders (December 24, 1933 Bogor-July 26, 2002 Paris) a.k.a. Dick Sanders was a Dutch film director, actor and television director. His children are called Tessa Van Hoogstraten and Leslie Tabuteau.
Dirk Sanders was born in Bogor, Indonesia on December 24, 1933, but later moved to the Netherlands. He began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor before eventually transitioning into directing for both film and television. Sanders is best known for his 1986 film "Camping" which became a box office hit in the Netherlands. He went on to direct many other successful films such as "The Johnsons" and "Karakter". Sanders was also highly regarded for his work in television, including directing episodes of the popular Dutch series "Floris" and "Emma". In addition to his work in entertainment, Sanders was an advocate for preserving film history, co-founding the Dutch film archive in Amsterdam. He passed away in Paris on July 26, 2002, leaving behind two children, Tessa Van Hoogstraten and Leslie Tabuteau.
Tom van Beek
Tom van Beek (December 26, 1931 Maastricht-January 20, 2002 Amsterdam) a.k.a. Thomas Karel van Beek was a Dutch actor.
He began his career in the early 1950s as a stage actor, later transitioning to film and television roles. He was well-known for playing comedic characters and was often cast as the "everyman" in films and TV shows. Some of his notable film credits include "Fanfare" (1958), "Max Havelaar" (1976), and "The Lift" (1983). He also appeared in popular Dutch television series such as "Het Schnitzelparadijs" and "De Fabriek". In addition to acting, he also worked as a voice-over artist, providing the Dutch dubbing for various films and TV shows. Van Beek was married twice and had three children. He died in 2002 at the age of 70 in Amsterdam, where he had lived for many years.
Paul Huf
Paul Huf (March 14, 1924 Amsterdam-January 9, 2002 Amsterdam) also known as Paul Huf sr. was a Dutch actor.
However, he is more renowned as a photographer. Huf studied art and design at the Amsterdam Academy of Fine Arts. He worked as a fashion photographer for many years and is credited with changing the face of photography in the Netherlands. He is best known for his iconic portraits of celebrities, politicians, and artists that appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Time, and Life. Huf's photographs are still considered an important part of Dutch cultural heritage. In 1980, he was awarded the Culture Prize of Amsterdam.
Willem Ekkel
Willem Ekkel (February 5, 1965 Castricum-January 15, 2002 Amsterdam) was a Dutch actor. He had one child, Loeloe Ekkel.
Willem Ekkel was best known for his work on Dutch television, particularly in the children's program "Klokhuis". He was also a regular presence on radio shows, where he showcased his talent for comedy and storytelling. Ekkel studied at the Amsterdam School of the Arts before beginning his career in the entertainment industry. He passed away at the young age of 36 after suffering a heart attack. Despite his premature death, Ekkel is still remembered as a beloved figure in Dutch entertainment and continues to inspire future generations of actors and comedians.