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Wim Sonneveld | |
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Born | Utrecht, Netherlands | 28 June 1917
Died | 8 March 1974 Amsterdam, Netherlands | (aged 56)
Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
Years active | 1932–1974 |
Willem "Wim" Sonneveld (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋɪləm ʋɪm ˈsɔnəvɛlt]; 28 June 1917 – 8 March 1974) was a Dutch cabaret artist and singer. Together with Toon Hermans and Wim Kan, he is considered to be one of the 'Great Three' of Dutch cabaret. Sonneveld is generally viewed as a Dutch cultural icon for his work and legacy in theatre, musicals and music.