About Henri van Zanten
Lived 1957 – 2020 (aged 63). Henri van Zanten was a Dutch opera singer, television producer, actor, installation artist, sculptor and photographer.
Henri Carel van Zanten (18 March 1957 – 22 May 2020) was a Dutch artist, based in Rotterdam.
Early life and education Van Zanten was born in Rotterdam, but spent a large part of his youth in Canada and South Africa. Because of that he could easily adapt to new environments and languages.
He studied Slavic linguistics under professor Karel van het Reve. ) he called himself an "omni artist".
He appeared as the Master of the Scream (narrator) in ’u’, the first Klingon opera.
He died in Berlin.
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Who was Henri van Zanten?
Dutch artist (1957-2020)
When was Henri van Zanten born?
Henri van Zanten was born on 18 March 1957 in Rotterdam.
When did Henri van Zanten die?
Henri van Zanten died on 22 May 2020 in Berlin.
What was Henri van Zanten's occupation?
Henri van Zanten was an opera singer, television producer, actor, installation artist, sculptor and photographer.
What nationality was Henri van Zanten?
Henri van Zanten was Dutch.
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