Overview
- Dutch outlets reported his death on November 21 at age 91, noting a prolific career across theatre, film and television.
- He became a household name as the Baron in Bassie & Adriaan from 1988 to 1994 after taking over the role from Aad van Toor.
- In July a studio was set up in his home so he could record what he called likely his final job, voicing Joost de Butler for the new Bommelwereld attraction in Groenlo, which opened in October.
- His voice can also be heard on Efteling’s Baron 1898 roller coaster, reflecting his late-career presence in theme-park audio.
- Honors included knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau in 1992 and the first Acteur des Vaderlands title in 2019, and his personal life included a 1960 marriage and the 2024 death of his wife, Lenie.