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Dutch actors who deceased in 2007

Here are 5 famous actors from Netherlands died in 2007:

Fons Rademakers

Fons Rademakers (September 5, 1920 Roosendaal-February 22, 2007 Geneva) also known as Alphonse Marie Rademakers was a Dutch actor, film producer, film director and screenwriter. He had two children, Alfred Rademakers and Fons Rademakers.

He began his career in the film industry as an actor in the 1940s, appearing in several Dutch films such as "Het mysterie van de Mondscheinsonate" and "Drie Weken Huisknecht". In the 1950s, he transitioned to directing and continued to work in the industry for several decades.

Rademakers is best known for his film "The Assault", which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1987. The film, which is based on a novel by Harry Mulisch, tells the story of a man coming to terms with his experiences during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.

In addition to "The Assault", Rademakers directed several other notable films, including "Max Havelaar" and "Mira". He was also a member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1978 and 1984.

Throughout his career, Rademakers received numerous awards and accolades for his work in the film industry, including the Golden Calf for Best Director at the Netherlands Film Festival in 1986.

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Jos Brink

Jos Brink (June 19, 1942 Heiloo-August 17, 2007 Amsterdam) a.k.a. Josephus Gerardus Brink was a Dutch actor.

He was also a writer, television presenter, and director. Jos Brink began his career in the 1960s, and over the years became highly regarded for his work in the Dutch cultural and entertainment industry. He was known for his progressive views on religion, sexuality, and politics, and used his platform to advocate for the rights of marginalized groups. Throughout his life, he was also known for his philanthropic work and activism aimed at bringing attention to social issues affecting the Dutch community. In 1999, he was honored with the Order of the Netherlands Lion for his contributions to Dutch culture and society.

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Jan Borkus

Jan Borkus (September 19, 1920 The Hague-October 29, 2007) was a Dutch actor.

Borkus started his acting career in the 1940s with the Residentie Tooneel in The Hague. He later became one of the leading actors at the Nederlandse Comedie in Amsterdam. He acted in a number of plays, films, and television shows in his career, including the popular Dutch television series "Baantjer." Borkus was also known for his voice-over work, narrating documentaries and lending his voice to animated films. In addition to his work as an actor, Borkus was also a translator, translating plays and books from English to Dutch.

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Roef Ragas

Roef Ragas (May 25, 1965 Harderwijk-August 30, 2007 Amsterdam) also known as Rudolphus Henricus Cornelis Ragas or Rudolphus Henricus Cornelis (Roef) Ragas was a Dutch actor. His children are called Saïda Ragas and Aaron Ragas.

Roef Ragas was a well-known actor in the Netherlands, having appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career. Some of his notable works include the TV series "Grijpstra & De Gier," the films "Flodder in Amerika!" and "De Griezelbus," and the stage production of "Hamlet" by the National Theatre.

Aside from his acting career, Roef Ragas was also a talented musician, singer, and songwriter. He played the guitar and had released an album called "Klein," which featured his own compositions.

Tragically, Roef Ragas passed away suddenly in 2007 at the age of 42 due to a heart attack. He was survived by his wife and two children, and his passing was widely mourned in the Netherlands, with many of his fellow actors and fans expressing their shock and sadness at the loss of such a talented performer.

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Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema

Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema (April 3, 1917 Surabaya-September 26, 2007) also known as Siebren Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema was a Dutch screenwriter, actor and author.

He is best known for his role in the Dutch resistance during World War II. He was a spy and a liaison officer for the resistance, and he played a key role in the liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation. He was also known as the "Soldier of Orange" due to his daring and heroic actions during the war. After the war, Hazelhoff Roelfzema became a successful writer and actor, writing several books and starring in many movies and TV shows. He was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 2005 for his service during the war.