Fred Florusse
Willem Fredrik "Fred" Florusse (6 February 1938 – 21 March 2023) was a Dutch actor, comedian, stage director and TV and radio presenter, whose career spanned over five decades.
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| Born | Willem Fredrik Florusse 6 February 1938 Vlissingen, Netherlands |
| Died | 21 March 2023 (aged 85) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Actor |
Life and career
Born in Vlissingen into a working-class family,[1] Florusse studied economics and accountancy and worked in an administration office, while acting in small amateur dramatics as a hobby.[2] He had his breakout in the late 1960s, as a member and co-founder of the popular comedy group Don Quishocking, with whom he won several prizes, including the Zilveren Harp.[3] The group disbanded in 1987, and Florusse started a solo career as an actor and stage director, directing Karin Bloemen, Paul de Leeuw, Joke Bruijs, Simone Kleinsma and Hans Dorrestijn, among others.[1][3]
Florusse was also active as a television and radio presenter, hosting several VARA programs.[3] In his later years he taught acting in the Academy of Theatre and Dance of the Amsterdam University of the Arts.[1]
Florusse died of cancer on 21 March 2023, at the age of 85.[1][3][2]
References
- Henquet, Joris (22 March 2023). "Cabaretier Fred Florusse, bekend van het taboedoorbrekende Don Quishocking, overleden". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- Bosboom, Rolf (22 March 2023). "Cabaretier Fred Florusse (1938-2023) koesterde zijn Zeeuwse wortels". PZC. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- "Don Quishocking-cabaretier en regisseur Fred Florusse (85) overleden". Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (in Dutch). 22 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
