About Harry Touw
Lived 1924 – 1994 (aged 70). Harry Touw was a Dutch television presenter, writer, presenter, actor and television actor.
Harry Touw (7 April 1924 – 14 April 1994) was a Dutch comedian and television actor from The Hague, who rose to national prominence playing the characters Otto Kolkvet and Fred Haché in the satirical comedy shows written and directed by Wim T. Schippers, Ruud van Hemert, Gied Jaspars, and Wim van der Linden. He also sang, and made a number of records (including Bakken aan de Bar).
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Who was Harry Touw?
Dutch comedian and actor (1924–1994)
When was Harry Touw born?
Harry Touw was born on 7 April 1924 in The Hague.
When did Harry Touw die?
Harry Touw died on 14 April 1994 in The Hague.
What was Harry Touw's occupation?
Harry Touw was a television presenter, writer, presenter, actor and television actor.
What nationality was Harry Touw?
Harry Touw was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Touw. https://biography.guide/harry-touw/
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