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Hans BoskampDutch footballer and actor
Date of Birth: 07.05.1932
Country:  Netherlands |
Content:
- Hans Boskamp: A Footballer and Actor from the Netherlands
- International Career with the Dutch National Team
- Acting Career
- Later Years and Legacy
- Filmography
Hans Boskamp: A Footballer and Actor from the Netherlands
Early Life and Football CareerHans Boskamp, a Dutch footballer and actor, was born on May 7, 1932, in Rotterdam. The son of renowned Dutch actor and singer Johan Boskamp, Hans's passion for football emerged at a young age. He commenced his footballing journey with Ajax Amsterdam in 1950. In 1954, he transferred to fellow Amsterdam club BVC Amsterdam, which later merged with DWS in 1958.
International Career with the Dutch National Team
Boskamp represented the Netherlands national team in four friendly matches between 1952 and 1954. His debut appearance was against Denmark on September 21, 1952, in a game the Danes won 3-2. Boskamp's final international appearance was on May 30, 1954, against Switzerland.
Acting Career
Hans Boskamp ventured into acting in 1960, performing alongside his father in several theatrical productions. His television debut came in 1966 with the series "Yes Sister, No Sister," which ran for two seasons. In 1969, he starred in the historical drama series "Floris," directed by acclaimed filmmaker Paul Verhoeven. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Boskamp continued to grace both small and big screens with numerous roles.
Later Years and Legacy
In 2008, it was disclosed that Boskamp had contracted a streptococcal bacteria, leading to severe dehydration and kidney dysfunction. He passed away on March 22, 2011, in Dordrecht. Hans Boskamp's legacy as both a footballer and actor continues to inspire generations of Dutch youth.
Filmography
- 1966-1968: Yes Sister, No Sister (TV series)- 1969: Floris (TV series)
- 1973: Don't Panic (film)
- 1973: Turkish Delights (film)
- 1975: Clown Pipo and the Old Pirates (film)
- 1976: De Sil de strandjutter (film)
- 1978: The Mantle of Love (film)
- 1980: De Bende van Hiernaast (TV series)
- 1985: The Lion of Flanders (film)
- 1988: Three Too Many (film)
- 1989: Gwang tin lung foo wooi (film)
