About Wim de Bie
Lived 1939 – 2023 (aged 83). Wim de Bie was a Dutch singer, writer, cabaret performer, lyricist and blogger, known for De Klisjeemannetjes, Simplisties Verbond and Van Kooten en De Bie.
Willem Philippe "Wim" de Bie (; 17 May 1939 – 27 March 2023) was a Dutch comedian, writer and singer. He formed the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie with Kees van Kooten. Together they made various satirical TV shows.
Life and career Willem Philippe de Bie was born on 17 May 1939 in The Hague, Netherlands. He went to the Dalton Lyceum in The Hague, where he followed a HBS program. At this school he met Kees van Kooten, with whom he would form the comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie. From 2002 on, De Bie was active as a blogger.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Wim de Bie's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Wim de Bie's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Wim de Bie?
Dutch singer, writer and cabaret artist (1939–2023)
When was Wim de Bie born?
Wim de Bie was born on 17 May 1939 in The Hague.
When did Wim de Bie die?
Wim de Bie died on 27 March 2023 in The Hague.
What was Wim de Bie's occupation?
Wim de Bie was a singer, writer, cabaret performer, lyricist and blogger.
What was Wim de Bie known for?
Wim de Bie was known for De Klisjeemannetjes, Simplisties Verbond and Van Kooten en De Bie.
What nationality was Wim de Bie?
Wim de Bie was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wim de Bie. https://biography.guide/wim-de-bie/
MLA: "Wim de Bie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wim-de-bie/.
Chicago: "Wim de Bie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wim-de-bie/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:08 UTC