Many Dutch cabaret artists reached a large audience in the 20th century, through theater tours and performances on radio and television. The couple Snip en Snap (Willy Walden [1905–2003] and Piet Muyselaar [1899–1978]), for example, attracted full houses for several decades and produced popular radio programs. Wim Kan (1911–1983), Toon Hermans (1916–2000), and Wim Sonneveld (1917–1974) are considered the leading Dutch comedians of the 20th century. Many younger colleagues, however, reached their own audiences, such as Jasperina de Jong (1938– ), Freek de Jonge (1944– ),the couple Koot en Bie (Kees van Kooten [1941– ] and Wim de Bie [1939– ]), Youp van ’t Hek (1954– ), Karin Bloemen (1960– ), and Paul de Leeuw (1962– ). It is obvious that most Dutch cabaret artists have been popular only in their own language area. Afew exceptions are Rudi Carrell (1934–2006) and Herman van Veen (1945– ), who also became popular in Germany, especially Carrell. Popular Frisian cabaret performers have included Tetman de Vries (1915–1988) and Rients Gratama (1932– ).
Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands. EdwART. 2012.