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.

Fred Florusse
Florusse in 1974
Born
Willem Fredrik Florusse

6 February 1938 (1938-02-06)
Vlissingen, Netherlands
Died21 March 2023 (2023-03-22) (aged 85)
Amsterdam, Netherlands
OccupationActor

Life and career

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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 [nl], 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

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  1. ^ a b c d Henquet, Joris (22 March 2023). "Cabaretier Fred Florusse, bekend van het taboedoorbrekende Don Quishocking, overleden". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b Bosboom, Rolf (22 March 2023). "Cabaretier Fred Florusse (1938-2023) koesterde zijn Zeeuwse wortels". PZC. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "Don Quishocking-cabaretier en regisseur Fred Florusse (85) overleden". Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (in Dutch). 22 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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