Freek de Jonge
About Freek de Jonge
Freek De Jonge, born Frederik "Freek" Jan Georg de Jonge on 30 August 1944 in Westernieland, is a Dutch cabaret performer and writer. The son of a pastor, his family moved to Workum, and later to Zaandam and Goes. At age 11 he had his first performance on stage. After barely making it through high school, he studied cultural anthropology in Amsterdam, where he met Bram Vermeulen and Johan Gertenbach and formed the comedy group Neerlands Hoop In Bange Dagen.
In 1978, Neerlands Hoop became famous for their opposition to the Netherlands national football team's participation in the football world cup in Argentina, through their show Bloed aan de Paal. After the group split in 1979, De Jonge started a solo career, and from 1983 he regularly performed on Dutch national television on New Year's Eve, the so-called "Oudejaarsconference." Besides cabaret, he wrote the novels Zaansch Veem (1987), Neerlands Bloed (1991) and Opa's Wijsvinger (1993), and wrote two films, The Illusionist (1983) and De KKKomediant (1986).
In 1994 he began working with the band Nits under the name Frits, releasing the album Dankzij de Dijken in 1995. A cover of Bob Dylan's "Death is not the End," titled "Leven Na De Dood," reached the top of the Dutch charts in 1997. From 1997 to 2000 he was a columnist for the daily newspaper Parool. His awards include the Groenman language award, the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize and the Golden Harp.
Videos (507)
Videos 361 to 384 of 507.
46:362019 - Freek en Hella met Lavina Meijer en Feico Deutekom - Week van Freek (Haarlem)
520 views
1:24:332013 - Freek de Jonge met Konrad Koselleck Bigband - (Bimhuis)
499 views
10:012016 - Freek de Leek - Mijn Koude Oorlog - Afl. 4 - Oudejaarsconference Wim Kan 1956 - Samenvatting
495 views
16:482017 - Freek de Jonge - Aanbieden petitie voor aanpak aardbevingsschade aan Rutte en diens repliek
477 views
2:05:522015 - Freek de Leek - 'Onderwijs' - Workshop
466 views
8:442016 - Freek de Leek - Mijn Koude Oorlog - Afl 2 - Moeder - Samenvatting
435 views
3:182005 - Freek de Jonge - Kortgehouden 5.1 - Herman Finkers
435 views
2:10:502015 - Freek de Leek - 'Economie' - Workshop
432 views
2:591997 - Freek de Jonge & Nits - Rapsodia - Vallende Vlokken
428 views
1:04:201985 - Feek de Jonge - Wintercircus Eindhoven
411 views
1:221981 - Freek de Jonge - De noodzaak van... - Holland Festival - Freek danst
400 views
29:522003 - Freek en Hella de Jonge - Krachtstroom - Dubbelinterview
392 views
47:142013 - Freek de Jonge met Konrad Koselleck Big Band - Tequila (Parade, Amsterdam)
389 views
9:522015 - Freek de Leek - 'Secularisatie' - Workshop (samenvatting)
357 views
3:062005 - Freek de Jonge - Kortgehouden 9.1 - Kerstverhaal
349 views
2:522005 - Freek de Jonge - Kortgehouden 6.8 - 2 Mollen
343 views
7:592015 - Freek de Leek - 'Onderwijs' - College (samenvatting)
341 views
47:022005 - Freek de Jonge - Kortgehouden/Langgemaakt 18 - Kunstenaars
341 views
9:252016 - Freek de Leek - Mijn Koude Oorlog - Afl. 3 - De Ramp - Samenvatting
321 views
3:192005 - Freek de Jonge - Kortgehouden 9.3 - Rollatorles
305 views
10:122016 - Freek de Leek - Mijn Koude Oorlog - Afl. 10 - Plankenkoorts - Samenvatting
303 views
1:10:572017 - Freek de Jonge - Vijf dagen actievoeren in Groningen t.b.v. de gedupeerden van de gaswinning
289 views
3:382005 - Freek de Jonge - Kortgehouden 8.4 - Femke Halsema
276 views
1:30:112015 - Freek de Leek - 'Transitie' - College
275 viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Freek de Jonge.
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3:05Karin Bloemen & Freek de Jonge - De Prostaatpiercing (2005)
Karin Bloemen
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1:53Karin Bloemen - Freek de Jonge (2008)
Karin Bloemen
63 viewsChannels on this page: Karin Bloemen
Frequently asked questions
Who is Freek De Jonge?
Freek De Jonge is a Dutch cabaret performer and writer, born on 30 August 1944 in Westernieland.
What was Neerlands Hoop?
Neerlands Hoop In Bange Dagen was the comedy group De Jonge formed with Bram Vermeulen and Johan Gertenbach, which became famous in 1978 for opposing the Netherlands' participation in the Argentina football world cup.
What is the Oudejaarsconference?
Starting in 1983, it is De Jonge's New Year's Eve performance on Dutch national television, humoristically looking back on the past year.
Has Freek De Jonge written books?
Yes, his novels include Zaansch Veem (1987), Neerlands Bloed (1991) and Opa's Wijsvinger (1993).
What awards has Freek De Jonge received?
His awards include the Groenman language award, the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize and the Golden Harp.
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