Joost Prinsen facts for kids
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Joost Prinsen
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Prinsen in De stratemakeropzeeshow in 1973.
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Joseph Jules Thomas Prinsen
9 June 1942 Vught, German-occupied Netherlands
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| Died | 3 November 2025 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | Actor, television presenter, singer, writer |
| Known for | De stratemakeropzeeshow De Zevensprong Het Klokhuis Met het mes op tafel |
Joseph Jules Thomas Prinsen (born 9 June 1942 – died 3 November 2025) was a well-known Dutch actor, TV presenter, singer, and writer. Many people knew him from popular children's TV shows like De stratemakeropzeeshow, Het Klokhuis, and De Zevensprong. He also hosted the quiz show Met het mes op tafel. For his contributions, he received a special honor in 2004, becoming an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
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Who Was Joost Prinsen?
Joost Prinsen was a famous Dutch personality who brought joy and education to many through his work. He had a long career in acting, presenting, singing, and writing. Let's learn more about his life and achievements.
Early Life and Family
Joost Prinsen was born in a town called Vught in the Netherlands on June 9, 1942. His father, Claudius Prinsen, was an important person in local government. He served as the mayor of two cities, Breda and Roosendaal.
Starting His Acting Career
After finishing his studies at the Toneelschool Amsterdam, which is a special school for actors, Joost Prinsen began his acting journey. His first time performing on stage was in 1969. He acted in a play called De kleine parade, which was directed by the famous Wim Sonneveld.
Becoming a Children's TV Star
Joost Prinsen became a familiar face to many children in the Netherlands. In the early 1970s, a show called De stratemakeropzeeshow was created by Aart Staartjes. Joost Prinsen, Wieteke van Dort, and Aart Staartjes were the main actors. This show was very popular and helped children learn about many different topics. Joost Prinsen was especially known for playing a character named Erik Engerd. Later, in 1979, the same team made another show called J.J. De Bom voorheen De Kindervriend. In this show, Joost Prinsen played Jan J. de Bom, who owned a toy shop.
Famous Roles in Kids' Shows
Joost Prinsen continued to appear in beloved children's programs. In 1982, he acted in the TV series De Zevensprong. This show was based on a popular book by Tonke Dragt. From the early 1990s, he also took on many different roles in Het Klokhuis. This was another educational show designed to teach kids about various subjects.
Beyond Children's Television
Besides his work in children's television, Joost Prinsen also hosted a popular quiz show for adults. He presented Met het mes op tafel from 1997 until 2015. On this show, contestants answered questions to win prizes.
A Talented Writer
Joost Prinsen was also a talented writer. He wrote regular articles, called columns, for local newspapers. He also wrote for magazines about his hobbies, like cycling and playing bridge, which is a card game. In 2007, he published a book called De scharrelaar. This book was a collection of his diary entries and columns. A year later, he shared his knowledge of bridge in another book, titled Een goede speler is niet eerlijk.
His Later Years
Joost Prinsen was married to Emma Wildeman for 50 years. Emma passed away in 2020. After her death, Joost Prinsen wrote a book called "Na Emma" (which means "After Emma"). It was about his experiences during the year after she was gone. Later, he shared his life with former news presenter Noraly Beyer. In 2023, they even appeared together in an episode of the TV series Nood. Joost Prinsen passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 83. He had been battling cancer and also experienced complications from a stroke.
