John Kraaijkamp Sr. | |
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| Born | Jan Hendrik Kraaijkamp 19 April 1925 |
| Died | 17 July 2011 (aged 86) |
| Other names | John Kraaijkamp, Johnny Kraaijkamp, John Kraaykamp |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor |
| Years active | 1956–2007 |
| Children | John Kraaijkamp Jr. |
Jan Hendrik (John) Kraaijkamp Sr. (19 April 1925 – 17 July 2011) was a Dutch Golden Calf and Louis d'Or winning actor, comedian and singer. For years, he formed a comedy team with Rijk de Gooyer. One of The Netherlands' most popular comedians, praised for his perfect timing,[1] he also played in more serious plays, including the title role in King Lear (1979) and in the Academy Award-winning WWII drama film The Assault (1986). From 1993 until 2003, he starred in the successful sitcom "Het Zonnetje in Huis" along his son John Kraaijkamp Jr.
- ^ De Volkskrant. 18 July 2011. Karin Veraart. "Postuum John Kraaijkamp: komiek van de oude stempel met perfecte timing".