Rudi Carrell

Rudi Carrell
Carrell in 1980
Born
Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar

(1934-12-19)19 December 1934
Alkmaar, Netherlands
Died7 July 2006(2006-07-07) (aged 71)
Bremen, Germany
OccupationEntertainer

Rudi Carrell (born Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar; 19 December 1934 – 7 July 2006) was a Dutch entertainer. Along with famous entertainers such as Johannes Heesters and Linda de Mol, he was one of the most successful Dutch personalities active in Germany.

He worked as a television entertainer and hosted his own show; the Rudi Carrell Show ran first in the Netherlands, and then for many years in Germany. As a singer he had a number of hits, including a Dutch version of "A Windmill in Old Amsterdam", and acted in several movies. He also recorded several songs in German.