Johannes Heesters

Johan Marius Nicolaas "Johannes" Heesters (5 December 1903 – 24 December 2011) was a Dutch-born actor of stage, television and film as well as a vocalist of numerous recordings and performer on the concert stage, with a career dating back to 1921. Active almost exclusively in the German-speaking world from the mid-1930s, he was a controversial figure for his actions during the Second World War and his success in Nazi Germany. Heesters was considered one of the oldest stage performers in history.

Personal facts

Johannes Heesters
Alias (AKA)Heesters Johan Marius Nicolaas
Birth dateDecember 05, 1903
Birth nameJohan Marius Nicolaas Heesters
Birth place
Amersfoort
Nationality
Netherlands
cause of death
Stroke
Date of deathDecember 24, 2011
Place of death
Starnberg
Residence
Starnberg
Spouse
Children
Nicole Heesters
Height (meters)1.88

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  1. http://film.virtual-history.com/person.php?personid=1202
  2. http://www.johannes-heesters.de