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Willem van Beusekom(1947-2006)

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Willem van Beusekom was a Dutch broadcaster and radio and tv presenter. He started his career as a radio DJ and programme-maker (Popreconstructie, Popkrant, De Elpee Tuin).

Later he fulfilled various executive positions within the Dutch public broadcasting system: 1984 - 1989 Director VARA Radio; 1989 - 1995 Director NOS Radio; 1995 - 2006 Managing Director NPS (TV)

He especially enjoyed fame as the Dutch television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest from 1987 until 2005.
BornMay 4, 1947
DiedMay 21, 2006(59)
BornMay 4, 1947
DiedMay 21, 2006(59)
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Knokke Cup 83
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Knokke Cup 1985
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Jury
Sterrenslag
7.0
TV Series
  • Self
Europabeker voor zangvoordracht - De Knokke cup
TV Series
  • Self

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  • Height
    • 5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
  • Born
    • May 4, 1947
    • Weesp, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Died
    • May 21, 2006
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands(colon cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Jan Willem Daam2005 - 2006

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  • Trivia
    Became chairman of the Dutch broadcaster Nederlandse Programma Stichting (NPS) before his death.
  • Nickname
    • Mister Songfestival

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