Dutch actors who deceased in 2009
Here are 5 famous actors from Netherlands died in 2009:
Ramses Shaffy
Ramses Shaffy (August 29, 1933 Paris-December 1, 2009 Amsterdam) also known as Shaffy, Ramses was a Dutch singer, musician and actor.
He was born in Paris to an Egyptian father and a Russian mother but moved with his family to Amsterdam at a young age. Shaffy's career was launched in the 1960s when he co-founded the Shaffy Chantant, a Dutch theatre group that performed songs, poetry and plays. He became widely popular for his unique style of music which combined Dutch, French and English lyrics with elements of chanson, cabaret, and pop. His most recognized songs include "Zing, Vecht, Huil, Bid, Lach, Werk en Bewonder" and "We Zullen Doorgaan".
Shaffy was also an accomplished actor, appearing in several Dutch films and television shows. In 2002, he was awarded the Edison Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to Dutch music.
Despite struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his life, Shaffy continued to perform and record music until his death in 2009. He remains a beloved figure in Dutch culture and is often referred to as one of the greatest performers in Dutch history.
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Henk van Ulsen
Henk van Ulsen (May 8, 1927 Kampen, Overijssel-August 28, 2009 Bussum) a.k.a. Hendrik van Ulsen was a Dutch actor and voice actor.
He began his career in 1951 as a stage actor and later became a well-known television and film actor. He played a variety of roles in TV series such as "Pension Hommeles" and "Oud Geld" and in films such as "Soldier of Orange" and "The Lift". Van Ulsen was also a prolific voice actor, providing the Dutch voice for characters in several popular films including "The Lion King", "Mary Poppins" and "The Jungle Book". He was known for his powerful voice and his ability to bring characters to life, whether on stage or on screen. Despite suffering from Parkinson's disease later in life, Van Ulsen continued to act until his death at the age of 82.
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Pim Koopman
Pim Koopman (March 11, 1953 Hilversum-November 23, 2009 Hilversum) also known as Wilhelmus Frederikus (Pim) Koopman was a Dutch actor, drummer, percussionist, musician, music arranger, record producer and film score composer.
He was best known for his work with the Dutch progressive rock band, Kayak, for which he served as the drummer and a founding member. Koopman was part of Kayak from 1972 to 1976 and from 1999 until his death in 2009. He also played drums for various other artists including Focus, Earth and Fire, and Diesel.
Aside from his successful music career, Pim Koopman also composed music for several Dutch films and television series. He won a Golden Calf award in 1986 for his score for the film "Abel" and in 1993 he was nominated for a "Gouden Harp", a Dutch music industry award, for his contributions to the music scene.
In 2005, Koopman was diagnosed with cancer and although he continued to perform with Kayak until his health deteriorated, he passed away at the age of 56 in his hometown of Hilversum.
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Ton Lutz
Ton Lutz (June 17, 1919 Delft-May 3, 2009 Amsterdam) also known as Ton or Antonius Cornelis Lutz was a Dutch actor. He had three children, Stans Lutz, Celia Lutz and Anca Lutz.
Ton Lutz was born in Delft, Netherlands and studied at the Amsterdam School of Theatre. He made his debut in 1937 in the play "Het Pauperparadijs" and continued to act in both Dutch and English productions throughout his career. His film credits include "Grijpstra & De Gier", "De Vierde Man", and "Soldaat van Oranje". Lutz was also a director and taught at the Amsterdam School of Theatre for many years. He was honored with the Order of the Netherlands Lion for his contributions to Dutch culture.
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Bernhard Droog
Bernhard Droog (January 5, 1921 Cologne-December 22, 2009 Ede) also known as Bernard Droog or Bernhard Justus Droog was a Dutch actor.
He was best known for his roles in Dutch films such as "Makkers Staakt uw Wild Geraas" (1960) and "Baantjer" (1995), as well as his appearances on Dutch television. Droog began his career in the theatre and later transitioned to film and television. He was also a voice actor, providing the Dutch dubbing for several foreign films. Outside of his acting career, Droog was also an accomplished artist and painter. He was awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau for his contributions to Dutch culture. Droog passed away in 2009 at the age of 88.
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