About Paul van Vliet
Lived 1935 – 2023 (aged 87). Paul van Vliet was a Dutch cabaret performer and singer.
Paul van Vliet (The Hague, 10 September 1935 – 25 April 2023) was a Dutch comedian, singer and goodwill ambassador of UNICEF.
Career In 1957, he started his career as a comedian within the student cabaret of Leiden, whereupon he performed with Cabaret PePijn from 1964 until 1969. Since 1970, he had a successful solo career as a cabaret artist. As a musician, Van Vliet was best known for his songs Veilig Achterop (Bij Vader Op De Fiets) and Pappa Is Blijven Hangen Aan De Sixties. In the animated TV series Alfred Jodocus Kwak, he voiced King Radboud.
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Who was Paul van Vliet?
Dutch comedian (1935–2023)
When was Paul van Vliet born?
Paul van Vliet was born on 10 September 1935 in The Hague.
When did Paul van Vliet die?
Paul van Vliet died on 25 April 2023 in The Hague.
What was Paul van Vliet's occupation?
Paul van Vliet was a cabaret performer and singer.
What nationality was Paul van Vliet?
Paul van Vliet was Dutch.
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