Dutch musicians who were born in 1937
Here are 6 famous musicians from Netherlands were born in 1937:
Walter Hekster
Walter Hekster (March 29, 1937 Amsterdam-December 31, 2012) was a Dutch clarinetist, composer and conductor.
His related genres: Contemporary classical music.
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Cornelis Vreeswijk
Cornelis Vreeswijk (August 8, 1937 IJmuiden-November 12, 1987 Södermalm) also known as Cornelius Vreswijk, Cornelius Vreeswijk, Cornelis Vreswijk, Cornelis Freeswijk or Cornelis Wreeswijk was a Dutch musician, songwriter, singer, poet, actor and author. His child is Jack Vreeswijk.
Related albums: Het beste van Cornelis Vreeswijk, Live, Montmartre, Köpenhamn, Cornelis' bästa, Misschien Wordt het Morgen Beter, Från getinghonung och narrgnistor II, Mäster Cees memoarer, Svenska favoriter, Guldkorn från mäster Cees memoarer, Veronica and Guldkorn från mäster Cees memoarer, volym 2. Genres related to him: Folk music and Swedish folk music.
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Wannes Van de Velde
Wannes Van de Velde (April 29, 1937 Antwerp-November 10, 2008 Antwerp) a.k.a. Van de Velde, Wannes or Willy Cecile Johannes Van de Velde was a Dutch singer, actor, composer, musician and poet.
His albums include Het beste van Wannes Van de Velde, In de maat van de Seizoenen, Een verzameling, Wannes Van de Velde, Intiem, Café met rooi' gordijnen and Wannes: Het Beste.
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Louis Neefs
Louis Neefs (August 8, 1937 Gierle-December 25, 1980 Lier, Belgium) also known as Neefs, Louis was a Dutch singer.
His albums: Een Carrière, Het beste van, and . Genres related to him: Pop music.
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Jules Croiset
Jules Croiset (October 9, 1937 Deventer-) also known as Julien Gustave Croiset is a Dutch actor. He has two children, Niels Croiset and Vincent Croiset.
Croiset has had a prolific career in Dutch theatre, film, and television. He graduated from the Amsterdam Theater School in 1960 and made his stage debut with the Nederlandse Comedie in 1962. Some of his most notable theatre performances include his portrayal of King Lear in William Shakespeare's play in 1992 and his role as Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" in 1999.
Croiset's film career began in the 1960s with minor roles in Dutch films. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of Jewish psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Dr. Louis J. West in the 1978 NBC mini-series "Holocaust" for which he won an Emmy Award. He has appeared in several other international productions including "The Wilby Conspiracy" (1975) and "Reilly: Ace of Spies" (1983).
In addition to his work in theatre and film, Croiset has also been a regular face on Dutch television. He has appeared in several TV series, including "Medisch Centrum West" (1988-1994) and "Pleidooi" (1993-1996).
Croiset has received numerous awards for his contributions to the Dutch arts industry, including the Order of Orange-Nassau in 1996.
In addition to his acting work, Jules Croiset is also famous for a bizarre incident that took place in 1987. He was kidnapped and held for ransom for three days before being released unharmed. The kidnapper turned out to be a fan who was obsessed with Croiset's role as a police inspector in a television series. This incident had a profound impact on Croiset's life, and he has since become an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about his struggles with depression as a result of the ordeal. Despite this traumatic experience, Croiset has continued to be active in the Dutch arts community and remains a beloved figure in Dutch theatre, film, and television.
Croiset is also known for his charitable work. He is a long-time supporter of the Alzheimer's Association and has organized several benefit performances to raise funds for the organization. Croiset's mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease, which inspired him to become involved in the cause. In addition, he is an ambassador for the Dutch Kidney Foundation and has helped to raise awareness about organ donation. Croiset has also been involved in several environmental causes and is a board member of a Dutch environmental foundation.
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Willem Duyn
Willem Duyn (March 31, 1937 Haarlem-December 4, 2004 Almelo) also known as Big Mouth or Wilhelmus Jacobus Duyn was a Dutch singer.
His albums include Niet normaal meer and . Genres he performed include Folk music and Pop music.
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