Wim Sonneveld
| Wim Sonneveld | |
|---|---|
Wim Sonneveld as Friar Venantius in 1963 | |
| Born | 28 June 1917 Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Died | 8 March 1974 (aged 56) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
| Years active | 1932–1974 |
Willem "Wim" Sonneveld (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋɪləm ʋɪm ˈsɔnəvɛlt]; 28 June 1917 – 8 March 1974) was a Dutch cabaret artist and singer. Together with Toon Hermans and Wim Kan, he is considered to be one of the 'Great Three' of Dutch cabaret. Sonneveld is generally viewed as a Dutch cultural icon for his work and legacy in theatre, musicals and music.