Wim de Bie
Dutch comedian (1939–2023)
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Willem Philippe "Wim" de Bie (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɪləɱ ˈfilip ˈʋɪm də ˈbi]; 17 May 1939 – 27 March 2023) was a Dutch comedian, writer and singer. He formed the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie with Kees van Kooten.[1] Together they made various satirical TV shows.[2]
17 May 1939
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| Born | Willem Philippe de Bie 17 May 1939 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Died | 27 March 2023 (aged 83) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Occupations | Comedian, writer, singer |
| Known for | Van Kooten en De Bie, De Klisjeemannetjes, Simplisties Verbond |
Life and career
Willem Philippe de Bie was born on 17 May 1939 in The Hague, Netherlands. He went to the Dalton Lyceum in The Hague, where he followed a HBS program. At this school he met Kees van Kooten, with whom he would form the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie.[1]
De Bie made several radio and television shows. He also wrote several books [1] and drew some comics.[3] From 2002 on, De Bie was active as a blogger.[2]
De Bie died of Parkinson's disease in The Hague, on 27 March 2023, at the age of 83.[4]
Bibliography
- 1970: Lachen is gezond[5]
- 1972–1986: De bescheurkalender[5]
- 1986: Bescheuragenda 1986[5]
- 1986: Het groot bescheurboek[5]
- 1987: Meneer Foppe en het gedoe[5]
- 1988: De boekcorner van... Goos Verhoef![5]
- 1988: Schoftentuig[5]
- 1990: Morgen zal ik mijn mannetje staan[5]
- 1992: De liefste van de buis[5]
- 1993: Ons kent ons[5]
- 1994: Meneer Foppe in zijn blootje[5]
- 1995: Meneer Foppe over de rooie[5]
- 1997: Different koek![5]
- 2009: Meneer Foppe & de hele reutemeteut[5]
Discography
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Wim de Bie released several solo albums.
- 1984: De Bie zingt (only released as LP)
- 1990: De Bie zingt a capella (cd-version with more songs than on the LP)
- 1996: De fluiten van ver weg: De wereldmuziek der Cananefaten
- 1997: Marylou (single; B-side: Het valt wel mee)
