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Wim Kan
Born 1911-01-15Scheveningen, Netherlands
Willem Cornelis ‘Wim’ Kan (1911-1983) was a Dutch cabaret artist and actor. Together with Toon Hermans and Wim Sonneveld he is considered one of the ‘Big Three’ of Dutch cabaret. He is best known as the originator of the "Oudejaarsconference” (New Year’s Conference) — an annual Dutch tradition of political cabaret performances on New Year's Eve, discussing the events of the past year.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Toon Hermans, de kleuren van een clownSelf (archive footage)80 VARA Toppers!SelfWim Kan: Hoog boven de bomen kijk ik terugSelf (archive footage)The World of PolygoonSelf (archive footage)In een OmmezienhimselfNew Year's Conference 1982SelfNew Year's Conference 1979SelfNew Year's Conference 1976SelfNew Year's Conference 1973SelfPygmalionMevrouw van Heteren-Hill's zoonKermisgastenRole