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Sjoerd Kuyper

b. 1952

Dutch writer and screenwriter

Writer Screenwriter Children's writer
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About Sjoerd Kuyper

Born 1952. Sjoerd Kuyper is a Dutch writer, screenwriter and children's writer.

Sjoerd Kuyper (born March 6, 1952, Amsterdam) In 2012 he was awarded the Theo Thijssen Prijs award for his entire oeuvre, In 1996, he also published the philosophical children's novel De rode zwaan (The Red Swan), Ròi later said: 'It is unbelievable that this book was written by a makamba'. De Rode Zwaan (1996)

Film The Pocket-knife (Het Zakmes, 1992) (screenplay) De Rode Zwaan (1999) (screenplay) Morrison krijgt een zusje (2008) (screenplay)

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Important facts

Born
6 March 1952, Amsterdam
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, screenwriter, children's writer
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Awards
Gouden Griffel; Zilveren Griffel; Theo Thijsen Award; Jenny Smelik-Kiggen Prize; Kiddo Leespluim; Staatsprijs voor kinder- en jeugdliteratuur; Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Glazen Globe

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sjoerd Kuyper?

Dutch writer and screenwriter

When was Sjoerd Kuyper born?

Sjoerd Kuyper was born on 6 March 1952 in Amsterdam.

What is Sjoerd Kuyper's occupation?

Sjoerd Kuyper is a writer, screenwriter and children's writer.

What nationality is Sjoerd Kuyper?

Sjoerd Kuyper is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sjoerd Kuyper

· Wikidata: Q3189605

· DBpedia: Sjoerd Kuyper

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