Viggo Waas
About Viggo Waas
Viggo Waas was born in Amsterdam on 18 April 1962 and works in the Netherlands as a cabaret performer, actor, television programme maker, writer and singer. He trained at the sports academy, and at its anniversary celebration he performed alongside Joep van Deudekom and Peter Heerschop, who were two classes above him.
He had been making cabaret with the group NUHR since 1987, but the wider public came to know him through his weekly slot on the VARA programme Kopspijkers from 1998, where he often did an impression of Johan Cruijff. On television he played Ron Sterling in the 2000/2001 season of the series Spangen and took a part in the television film Ochtendzwemmers in 2001. His film work includes Lef in 1999, De Sluikrups in 2002 and the romantic comedy Alles is liefde in the autumn of 2007.
He was also seen in Dit was het nieuws, TV7 and Vrienden van Van Swieten, a programme he helped to write. Since 2008 he has performed as a singer with a band of his own.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Viggo Waas born?
Viggo Waas was born in Amsterdam on 18 April 1962 and works in the Netherlands as a cabaret performer, actor, programme maker, writer and singer.
How did Viggo Waas become known?
The wider public got to know him through his weekly slot on the VARA programme Kopspijkers from 1998, where he often impersonated Johan Cruijff.
What is the cabaret group NUHR?
NUHR is the cabaret group with which Viggo Waas had been performing since 1987.
What films has Viggo Waas been in?
His film work includes Lef in 1999, De Sluikrups in 2002 and the romantic comedy Alles is liefde in 2007.
What TV roles has Viggo Waas played?
He played Ron Sterling in the 2000/2001 season of Spangen, took a part in the television film Ochtendzwemmers in 2001 and was seen in Dit was het nieuws and TV7.
Did Viggo Waas write Vrienden van Van Swieten?
Yes, Viggo Waas helped write Vrienden van Van Swieten and also appeared in it.
Does Viggo Waas sing?
Since 2008 he has performed as a singer with a band of his own.
