Rudi Carrell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rudi Carrell
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Carrell in 1980
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Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar
19 December 1934 Alkmaar, Netherlands
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| Died | 7 July 2006 (aged 71) Bremen, Germany
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| Occupation | Entertainer |
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Rudi Carrell was a famous entertainer from the Netherlands. His real name was Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar. He was born on December 19, 1934, and passed away on July 7, 2006.
Rudi Carrell became very successful in Germany. He was known for his TV shows, singing, and acting. Many people in Germany and other European countries enjoyed his work.
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Singing at Eurovision
Rudi Carrell represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960. This is a big music competition where countries compete with songs. He sang a song called "Wat een geluk" which means "What luck."
He finished 12th out of 13 countries in the contest. He only received two points for his performance. Later, in 1987, he also helped by providing commentary for the Eurovision Contest on Dutch radio.
The Rudi Carrell Show
Rudi Carrell was most famous for his TV show, the Rudi Carrell Show. It started in the Netherlands and then became a huge hit in Germany. The show was popular from the 1960s all the way to the 1990s.
His show was a bit like modern talent shows such as Star Search or Pop Idol. It helped many new German singers and actors become famous. People like Alexis and Mark Keller got their start on his show. The show also featured funny comedy skits.
The Rudi Carrell Show was also watched in other countries, like Slovenia. Rudi Carrell hosted other popular shows too, including Am laufenden Band, Rudis Tagesshow, Herzblatt, Die verflixte 7, and 7 Tage, 7 Köpfe.
A Sketch That Caused Problems
In 1987, Rudi Carrell created a comedy sketch that caused a big problem between Germany and Iran. In the sketch, veiled women threw their underwear at someone dressed like Iran's leader, Ayatollah Khomeini.
The Iranian government was very upset by this joke. They reacted by sending two German diplomats out of their country. They also permanently closed the Goethe Institute in Tehran, which was a German cultural center.
His Final Years
In November 2005, Rudi Carrell shared some sad news. He told a magazine called Bunte that he was sick with lung cancer.
Rudi Carrell passed away on July 7, 2006, in Bremen, Germany. He was 71 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Rudi Carrell para niños
