Date of Birth
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19-April-1925
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Place of Birth
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Amsterdam
(Netherlands, North Holland, European Netherlands)
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Nationality
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Netherlands
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Also know as
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John Kraaykamp, Johnny Kraaikamp Sr., Johnny Kraaykamp Sr., Jan Hendrik Kraaykamp, John Kraaykamp sr., Johnny Kraaykamp, Johnny Kraaijkamp, John Kraaijkamp sr., Johnny Kraaijkamp sr., Kraaijkamp, Johnny, Jan Hendrik Kraaijkamp
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Profession
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Comedian, Actor
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Jan Hendrik Kraaijkamp, Sr. 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, he also played in more serious plays, including the title role in King Lear and in the Academy Award winning WOII drama film The Assault. From 1993 until 2003, he starred in the successful sitcom "Het Zonnetje in Huis" along his son John Kraaijkamp, Jr.
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