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Jan Hendrik (John) 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 (1979) and in the Academy Award winning WOII drama film The Assault (1986). From 1993 until 2003, he starred in the successful sitcom "Het Zonnetje in Huis" along his son John Kraaijkamp Jr.
Birth Name
Jan Hendrik Kraaijkamp
Born
Sunday, 19 April 1925
Died
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Kinderen geen bezwaar | Albert | 2004 |
| Little Crumb | Bewaker hondenpark | 1999 |
| Beppie | Jacques | 1989 |
| Iris | Versteeg | 1987 |
| De wisselwachter | De Machinist | 1986 |
| The Assault | Cor Takes | 1986 |
| One Could Laugh in Former Days | Luidruchtige visser | 1983 |
| Burned Bridges | Stan | 1977 |
| Happy Days Are Here Again | Tim | 1975 |
| Zwaarmoedige verhalen voor bij de centrale verwarming | Winkelier (segment "Een Winkelier Keert Niet Weerom") | 1975 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Kinderen geen bezwaar | Albert | 2004 |
| Little Crumb | Bewaker hondenpark | 1999 |
| Beppie | Jacques | 1989 |
| Iris | Versteeg | 1987 |
| De wisselwachter | De Machinist | 1986 |
| The Assault | Cor Takes | 1986 |
| One Could Laugh in Former Days | Luidruchtige visser | 1983 |
| Burned Bridges | Stan | 1977 |
| Happy Days Are Here Again | Tim | 1975 |
| Zwaarmoedige verhalen voor bij de centrale verwarming | Winkelier (segment "Een Winkelier Keert Niet Weerom") | 1975 |
| De 5 van de 4 daagse | Dirk Nachtegaal | 1974 |
| Clattering Chastity Belts | Bert | 1974 |
| No Panic | Johnny | 1973 |
