Herman van Veen
ActingAbout Herman van Veen
Hermannus Jantinus van Veen (born 14 March 1945) is a Dutch stage performer, actor, author, singer-songwriter, musician and painter. He worked with accompanists Laurens van Rooyen and Erik van der Wurff, both of whom were pianists and composers. In addition to performing internationally, Van Veen is famous as the creator of Alfred J. Kwak (1976). The original one-man theatre show was adapted as a Dutch-German-Japanese cartoon (1989), which was broadcast internationally. In addition to creating the show's story, Van Veen also wrote, composed and performed most of the show's music. He also performed the voice-overs for the characters Johan Sebastian Kwak, Krabnagel de Kater and Professor Paljas (Professor Buffon) in the Dutch and German versions of Alfred J. Kwak.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Herman van Veen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Music
The majority of Herman van Veen's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Herman van Veen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Herman van Veen - Kersvers in Carré, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Herman van Veen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Herman van Veen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Herman van Veen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Herman van Veen - Kersvers in Carré | Artist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Katharsis | Jacob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Herman van Veen - Nederlanders In Carré | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Herman van Veen - Vaders In Carre | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Toon Hermans, de kleuren van een clown | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Unter einem Hut | himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Herman van Veen: Verboden Te Lachen | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | what I wanted to sing you | himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Nachtvlinder | Wogram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kunst en Vliegwerk | Vader Drost | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Children of Ghana | Voice-over (Dutch) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Herman van Veen zingt en vertelt de muziekfabel van Alfred Jodocus Kwak | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Junger Frühling | philharmonist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ciske the Rat | Meester Bruis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Uit elkaar | Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Princess | Mark | Flop | Similar → |
Herman van Veen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Herman van Veen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Herman van Veen is "Herman van Veen - Kersvers in Carré" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Herman van Veen acted in?
Herman van Veen has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Herman van Veen?
Other notable films include "Poem: I Set My Foot Upon the Air and It Carried Me", "Ciske the Rat", and "Kunst en Vliegwerk".