Fred Florusse | |
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![]() Florusse in 1974 | |
Born | Willem Fredrik Florusse 6 February 1938
Vlissingen, Netherlands |
Died | 21 March 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands | (aged 85)
Occupation | Actor |
Willem Fredrik "Fred" Florusse (6 February 1938 – 21 March 2023) was a Dutch actor, comedian, stage director and TV and radio presenter, whose career spanned over five decades.
Born in Vlissingen into a working-class family, [1] Florusse studied economics and accountancy and worked in an administration office, while acting in small amateur dramatics as a hobby. [2] He had his breakout in the late 1960s, as a member and co-founder of the popular comedy group Don Quishocking , with whom he won several prizes, including the Zilveren Harp. [3] The group disbanded in 1987, and Florusse started a solo career as an actor and stage director, directing Karin Bloemen, Paul de Leeuw, Joke Bruijs, Simone Kleinsma and Hans Dorrestijn, among others. [1] [3]
Florusse was also active as a television and radio presenter, hosting several VARA programs. [3] In his later years he taught acting in the Academy of Theatre and Dance of the Amsterdam University of the Arts. [1]
Florusse died of cancer on 21 March 2023, at the age of 85. [1] [3] [2]
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