Rudi Carrell

Rudi Carrell (born Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar; 19 December 1934 – 7 July 2006) was a Dutch entertainer. Along with famous entertainers such as Johannes Heesters and Linda de Mol, he was one of the most successful Dutch personalities active in Germany.

Rudi Carrell
Carrell in 1980
Born
Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar

(1934-12-19)19 December 1934
Alkmaar, Netherlands
Died7 July 2006(2006-07-07) (aged 71)
Bremen, Germany
OccupationEntertainer

He worked as a television entertainer and hosted his own show; the Rudi Carrell Show ran first in the Netherlands, and then for many years in Germany. As a singer he had a number of hits, including a Dutch version of "A Windmill in Old Amsterdam", and acted in several movies.

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