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Paul De LeeuwDutch television actor, comedian and singer
Date of Birth: 26.03.1962
Country:  Netherlands |
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Biography of Paul de Leeuw
Paul de Leeuw is a Dutch television actor, comedian, and singer, known for his open homosexuality and his successful career in the entertainment industry. Born on March 26, 1962, de Leeuw rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s through television shows aired by the broadcasting company VARA.
Television and Music Career
De Leeuw gained recognition for his satirical parodies of Dutch show business stars, which often involved humor and music performances. His programs provided a platform for other artists to showcase their talents, such as the pop group 'Twarres' and René Klijn, a former member of a boy band who later contracted HIV.
VARA continued to broadcast de Leeuw's television shows, which consistently achieved great success. In the early 1990s, he also produced New Year's Eve specials. As a singer, de Leeuw released numerous hit songs in the Netherlands, including "Vlieg met me mee," which reached second place on the national charts, "Ik wil niet dat je liegt / Waarheen, waarvoor," which topped the charts, and "'k Heb je life," which reached third place.
Throughout his television and music career, de Leeuw released 15 studio albums between 1991 and 2008, all of which achieved considerable success.
Acting Career
De Leeuw made his acting debut in 1989 in the film "Jan Rap en z'n maat" and has since appeared in a total of 16 roles. His most recent film, "Spion van Oranje," was released in 2009. In 2010, he starred in the television series "De TV kantine," and he is currently preparing for the release of the drama film "Alle tijd."
Awards and Recognition
On Queen's Day in 2007, a national holiday celebrated in the Netherlands on April 29 or 30, de Leeuw was knighted as a member of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. He was also a well-known television host, presenting the weekly comedy show "Mooi! Weer De Leeuw" until mid-2009.
In 2008, de Leeuw celebrated his 25th anniversary in television with a twelve-hour marathon, featuring former and current colleagues, comedians, musicians, and other Dutch celebrities. He was also invited to announce the results of the Dutch viewers' vote during the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.
Controversy
During the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, de Leeuw made controversial comments about gay culture and even gave his mobile number live on air to a Greek host. This behavior received negative feedback, and when he announced the voting results in 2007, de Leeuw adhered to the rules and regulations of the competition.
