Wim de Bie
Willem Philippe "Wim" de Bie (ˈʋɪləɱ ˈfilip ˈʋɪm də ˈbi; 17 May 1939 – 27 March 2023) was a Dutch comedian, writer and singer. He formed the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie with Kees van Kooten. Together they made various satirical TV shows.
Also recorded as W.P. de Bie
Wim de Bie

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- Name
- Wim de Bie
- Birth Name
- Willem Philippe de Bie
- Born
- 17 May 1939
- Birthplace
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Died
- 27 March 2023
- Occupation
- Comedian, writer, singer
- Known for
- Van Kooten en De Bie, De Klisjeemannetjes, Simplisties Verbond
- Full name
- Willem Philippe de Bie.
- Nationality
- Wim de Bie is recorded as a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Willem Philippe "Wim" de Bie (ˈʋɪləɱ ˈfilip ˈʋɪm də ˈbi; 17 May 1939 – 27 March 2023) was a Dutch comedian, writer and singer. He formed the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie with Kees van Kooten. Together they made various satirical TV shows.
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• Name — Wim de Bie • Birth Name — Willem Philippe de Bie • Born — 17 May 1939 • Birthplace — The Hague, Netherlands • Died — 27 March 2023 • Place of death — The Hague, Netherlands • Occupation — Comedian, writer, singer • Known for — Van Kooten en De Bie, De Klisjeemannetjes, Simplisties Verbond • Illustration — De Bie (left) and Kees van Kooten in 1970
Life and career
Life and career
Willem Philippe de Bie was born on 17 May 1939 in The Hague, Netherlands. He went to the Dalton Lyceum in The Hague, where he followed a HBS program. At this school he met Kees van Kooten, with whom he would form the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie. De Bie made several radio and television shows. He also wrote several books and drew some comics. From 2002 on, De Bie was active as a blogger. De Bie died of Parkinson's disease in The Hague, on 27 March 2023, at the age of 83.
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Wim de Bie is recorded as a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands. Recorded with the occupation cabaret performer. Recorded with the occupation lyricist. Recorded with the occupation blogger. Recorded with the occupation singer. Recorded with the occupation writer. Recorded at birth as Willem Philippe de Bie. Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the heading W.P. de Bie. His recorded language was Dutch. He married Ernestine Oosting.

Wim de Bie presenteert solo LP; Wim de Bie 15 juni 1984
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1939
Wim de Bie was born on 17 May 1939.
2023
Wim de Bie died on 27 March 2023.
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Wim de Bie was born in The Hague.
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Wim de Bie died in The Hague.
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Discography
• Illustration — Wim de Bie presents solo LP (1984) Wim de Bie released several solo albums. • 1984: De Bie zingt (only released as LP) • 1990: De Bie zingt a capella (cd-version with more songs than on the LP) • 1996: De fluiten van ver weg: De wereldmuziek der Cananefaten • 1997: Marylou (single; B-side: Het valt wel mee)
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- 1.G.J. van Bork, "Bie, Wim de", Schrijvers en dichters, 2002. Retrieved on 17 December 2014.
- 2.https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2023/03/27/wim-de-bie-de-wat-verlegen-tv-maker-die-op-hoog-niveau-politieke-satire-bedreef-a4160543
- 3.https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/bie_wim_de.htm
- 4.Televisiemaker Wim de Bie (83) overleden. NOS. 2023-03-27.
- 5.Wim de Bie, Digital Library for Dutch Literature. Retrieved on 17 December 2014.
Bibliography printed in the source article · 14
- 1970: Lachen is gezond Wim de Bie, Digital Library for Dutch Literature. Retrieved on 17 December 2014.
- 1972–1986: De
- 1986: Bescheuragenda 1986
- 1986: Het groot bescheurboek
- 1987: Meneer Foppe en het gedoe
- 1988: De boekcorner van... Goos Verhoef!
- 1988: Schoftentuig
- 1990: Morgen zal ik mijn mannetje staan
- 1992: De liefste van de buis
- 1993: Ons kent ons
- 1994: Meneer Foppe in zijn blootje
- 1995: Meneer Foppe over de rooie
- 1997: Different koek!
- 2009: Meneer Foppe & de hele reutemeteut
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