Wim Sonneveld

Wim Sonneveld
Wim Sonneveld as Friar Venantius in 1963
Born(1917-06-28)28 June 1917
Utrecht, Netherlands
Died8 March 1974(1974-03-08) (aged 56)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
MediumStand-up, television, film
Years active1932–1974

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.