Portrait of Wim Sonneveld

Wim Sonneveld

Acting

Biography

Willem ‘Wim’ Sonneveld (1917-1974) was a Dutch actor, singer and — together with Toon Hermans and Wim Kan — one of the 'Big Three' of Dutch cabaret. He is viewed as a Dutch cultural icon for his work and legacy in theatre, music and musicals.

Born: June 28, 1917

Place of Birth: Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Filmography

2017
100 jaar Sonneveld

as Himself (archive footage)

2005
1983
The World of Simon Carmiggelt

as himself (archive footage)

1973
Going Dutch

as Robbie van Henegouwen de Boer

1970
1962
1957
Silk Stockings

as Peter Ilyitch Boroff

1955
The Astonishing Adventures of Willem Parel

as Wim Sonneveld / Willem Parel