About Andries Tunru
Andries Tunru is a Dutch cabaret artist and improvisational actor. He studied psychology at Utrecht University before completing the Koningstheateracademie, a cabaret training programme in Den Bosch. He performs solo shows under his own name and also works with the improvisational comedy groups Beperkt Houdbaar and Flunknarf.
He toured with his first full length cabaret show, Vlees, vis, wal en schip, in the 2020 to 2021 season, followed by In Theorie from 2021 to 2023 and Marmer in 2024 and 2025. He has also performed at the festivals Lowlands and Paaspop.
In 2019 Tunru appeared with his brother Vincent on the television programme Lingo, drawing attention for using an algorithm generated list of starting words to win five episodes in a row. In the 2020 to 2021 winter season of De Slimste Mens he became the first contestant in thirteen seasons to win all seven of his episodes, before finishing second overall behind Rob Kemps.
As an actor he has appeared in the satirical television shows Spaanders and Hotel Hollandia, both broadcast by BNNVARA, including a portrayal of the politician Rob Jetten. He has also taken part in other Dutch television programmes, and in 2024 became one of the regular champions on the RTL 4 show Beat the Champions.
Videos (15)
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3:22Andries Tunru - Realistische kinderliedjes
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2:39Andries Tunru - Samen Zijn
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3:20Andries Tunru ft. Lange Frans - De Kant Van
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6:33Andries Tunru - Improvisatie op rijm
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4:23Andries Tunru - Te lange riem
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3:00Andries Tunru - Utrecht Leidsche Rijn
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3:25Andries Tunru - Rijles
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0:35Andries Tunru - Rijles van een VROUW?!
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7:54Andries Tunru - Freestyle rap
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1:43Andries Tunru & Stefan Hendrikx - Beperkt Houdbaar (trailer)
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0:47De waarheid over Berend Botje...
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1:43Andries Tunru - Uiterlijk
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1:06Andries Tunru - Vlees, vis, wal en schip (trailer)
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1:09Waarom het platteland beter is dan de stad...
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1:58Andries Tunru - Uiterlijk
3.6K viewsFrequently asked questions
What kind of performer is Andries Tunru?
Andries Tunru is a Dutch cabaret artist and improvisational actor who performs solo shows and also works with the improv groups Beperkt Houdbaar and Flunknarf.
Where did Andries Tunru train?
He studied psychology at Utrecht University and then completed the Koningstheateracademie, a cabaret training programme in Den Bosch.
What cabaret shows has Andries Tunru toured?
His first full length show, Vlees, vis, wal en schip, toured in the 2020 to 2021 season. It was followed by In Theorie from 2021 to 2023 and by Marmer in 2024 and 2025.
How did Andries Tunru do on De Slimste Mens?
In the 2020 to 2021 winter season of De Slimste Mens, Tunru became the first contestant in thirteen seasons to win all seven of his episodes, and he finished second overall behind Rob Kemps.
Why did Andries Tunru get attention on Lingo?
On Lingo in 2019 he and his brother Vincent used a list of starting words generated by an algorithm, and the pair won five episodes in a row.
Which satirical TV shows has Andries Tunru acted in?
As an actor he has appeared in Spaanders and Hotel Hollandia, both broadcast by BNNVARA, including a turn as the politician Rob Jetten.
Has Andries Tunru played at festivals?
Yes, Andries Tunru has performed at the Dutch festivals Lowlands and Paaspop, in addition to touring theatres with his cabaret shows.
