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Frederik Jan Georg (Freek) de Jonge (born Westernieland, The Netherlands, 30 August 1944) is a Dutch comedian, performer, writer and singer.
He was born in the village of Westernieland, the son of a pastor. His family moved to Workum, and later to Zaandam and Goes. At age 11, Freek had his first performance on stage. After barely making it through high school, he studied Cultural Anthropology in Amsterdam. During his studies he met Bram Vermeulen and Johan Gertenbach. The three students formed a cabaret group, Neerlands Hoop in Bange Dagen (often referred to simply as ‘Neerlands Hoop’).
Neerlands Hoop (a duo after Gertenbach’s departure) changed Dutch cabaret and comedy forever and became a legendary theatre outfit. They incorporated rock music in their shows: ‘Neerlands Hoop Express’ (1973-1974) featured a full (and loud!) rock band, ‘Bloed aan de paal’ (1978) was Neerlands Hoop’s loud-rocking protest show against the Dutch national football team participation in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, then a military dictatorship.
In 1979, after the demise of Neerlands Hoop, Freek de Jonge started his solo career and became arguably The Netherlands’ most legendary comedian and cabaret/theatre personality of all time.
Freek de Jonge is also an acclaimed writer. He wrote three novels: ‘Zaansch Veem’ (1987), ‘Neerlands Bloed’ (1991) and ‘Opa’s Wijsvinger’ (1993). He directed two films: ‘De Illusionist’ (1983) and ‘De Komediant’ (1986).
He was born in the village of Westernieland, the son of a pastor. His family moved to Workum, and later to Zaandam and Goes. At age 11, Freek had his first performance on stage. After barely making it through high school, he studied Cultural Anthropology in Amsterdam. During his studies he met Bram Vermeulen and Johan Gertenbach. The three students formed a cabaret group, Neerlands Hoop in Bange Dagen (often referred to simply as ‘Neerlands Hoop’).
Neerlands Hoop (a duo after Gertenbach’s departure) changed Dutch cabaret and comedy forever and became a legendary theatre outfit. They incorporated rock music in their shows: ‘Neerlands Hoop Express’ (1973-1974) featured a full (and loud!) rock band, ‘Bloed aan de paal’ (1978) was Neerlands Hoop’s loud-rocking protest show against the Dutch national football team participation in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, then a military dictatorship.
In 1979, after the demise of Neerlands Hoop, Freek de Jonge started his solo career and became arguably The Netherlands’ most legendary comedian and cabaret/theatre personality of all time.
Freek de Jonge is also an acclaimed writer. He wrote three novels: ‘Zaansch Veem’ (1987), ‘Neerlands Bloed’ (1991) and ‘Opa’s Wijsvinger’ (1993). He directed two films: ‘De Illusionist’ (1983) and ‘De Komediant’ (1986).
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BayBoy16
er is leven..er is leven na de dood
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Dunnemin
Ben meer een Bram man. Maar ik kan hem nog steeds wel waarderen, al krijgt hij de laatste tijd een beetje een stempel als ouwe zeur. Maar vaak heeft Freek gewoon gelijk. Mensen willen dat alleen soms niet zien.
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