Adrianus Marinus Kyvon (born Adrianus Marinus Kloot; 20 February
1947), known by his stage name André van Duin, is a Dutch comedian,
actor, singer-songwriter, author, television presenter, television
director, television producer and screenwriter. Van Duin is one of the
Netherlands' best known entertainers, with a career spanning over
seven decades.Van Duin was born as Adrianus Kloot, but with "Kloot"
being a Dutch slur, he took the name "André van Duin" instead, while
his family officially changed their surname to "Kyvon". Van Duin grew
up in Rotterdam, was interested in performing at a young age and
developed an image as the class clown, partially due to his red hair.
After primary school, he went to the LTS to become a machinist, but
later worked as clerk in an office and as warehouse employee.In 1962,
fifteen-year-old Van Duin sent in several applications to the
different public broadcasters in which he described his work and
ambitions.KRO was one of the only two broadcasters to reply to Van
Duin's letter, stating that they had been reading "his naughty little
letter" with "great astonishment", adding that they highly doubted
that Van Duin would be successful in his ambitions. Eventually, AVRO
invited him to do a small performance on their youth radio show
Minjon.
1947), known by his stage name André van Duin, is a Dutch comedian,
actor, singer-songwriter, author, television presenter, television
director, television producer and screenwriter. Van Duin is one of the
Netherlands' best known entertainers, with a career spanning over
seven decades.Van Duin was born as Adrianus Kloot, but with "Kloot"
being a Dutch slur, he took the name "André van Duin" instead, while
his family officially changed their surname to "Kyvon". Van Duin grew
up in Rotterdam, was interested in performing at a young age and
developed an image as the class clown, partially due to his red hair.
After primary school, he went to the LTS to become a machinist, but
later worked as clerk in an office and as warehouse employee.In 1962,
fifteen-year-old Van Duin sent in several applications to the
different public broadcasters in which he described his work and
ambitions.KRO was one of the only two broadcasters to reply to Van
Duin's letter, stating that they had been reading "his naughty little
letter" with "great astonishment", adding that they highly doubted
that Van Duin would be successful in his ambitions. Eventually, AVRO
invited him to do a small performance on their youth radio show
Minjon.
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