Bernhard Droog
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Bernhard Droog was a Dutch
actor who appeared in 17 films, including the 1997 Academy Award-winning Karakter
, and numerous television and theatre roles. Droog was a recipient of the Order of Orange-Nassau
in 1970.
. Droog took up employment in a chemist's laboratory, and continued this work after another move to The Hague
. He initially studied singing, with a view to joining an opera company (his parents had worked as semi-professional opera singers) but in 1945 he became a member of a theatre group run by Pierre Balledux, for whom he would make over 300 appearances.
, based on a famous children's novel by author Piet Bakker, which in terms of cinema admissions remains one of the most popular films in Dutch history. He would appear in two comedy films, Kleren Maken de Man
and Fanfare
, followed by a leading role in the 1958 Academy Award-nominated Dorp aan de rivier
. He also appeared in 1962 World War II
drama De Overval
.
After the early 1960s, Droog's film appearances became sporadic as he worked mainly in theatre and television. However he made notable appearances in Wat zien ik, a 1971 comedy centred around the lives of two Amsterdam
prostitutes (and the first feature film directed by Paul Verhoeven), and another World War II feature, 1978's Pastorale 1943. Droog's final screen appearance came in 1997 in Karakter, which went on to win that year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
on 22 December 2009, aged 88.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
actor who appeared in 17 films, including the 1997 Academy Award-winning Karakter
Character (1997 film)
Character is a 1997 Dutch/Belgian film, based on the best-selling novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk and directed by Mike van Diem. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards...
, and numerous television and theatre roles. Droog was a recipient of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Order of Orange-Nassau
The Order of Orange-Nassau is a military and civil order of the Netherlands which was created on 4 April 1892 by the Queen regent Emma of the Netherlands, acting on behalf of her under-age daughter Queen Wilhelmina. The Order is a chivalry order open to "everyone who have earned special merits for...
in 1970.
Early life
Droog was born to Dutch parents living in Germany. He lived there until 1936, when the family decided to return to the Netherlands and moved to the city of HaarlemHaarlem
Haarlem is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of North Holland, the northern half of Holland, which at one time was the most powerful of the seven provinces of the Dutch Republic...
. Droog took up employment in a chemist's laboratory, and continued this work after another move to The Hague
The Hague
The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants , it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam...
. He initially studied singing, with a view to joining an opera company (his parents had worked as semi-professional opera singers) but in 1945 he became a member of a theatre group run by Pierre Balledux, for whom he would make over 300 appearances.
Film career
Droog's film debut came in 1955 in the role of Leraar in Ciske de ratCiske de rat
Ciske de rat is a 1955 Dutch drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, based on the Ciske trilogy by Piet Bakker. The film has been remade in 1984.It is the third best visited movie of the Dutch cinema, 2,433,000 viewers watched it...
, based on a famous children's novel by author Piet Bakker, which in terms of cinema admissions remains one of the most popular films in Dutch history. He would appear in two comedy films, Kleren Maken de Man
Kleren Maken de Man
Kleren Maken de Man is a 1957 Dutch comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby.-Cast:*Kees Brusse ... Verzekeringsagent Hans*Annet Nieuwenhuyzen ... Ellen*Mimi Boesnach ... Burgerjuffrouw*Andrea Domburg ... Voormalige vriendin Peter...
and Fanfare
Fanfare (film)
Fanfare is a 1958 Dutch comedy film directed by Bert Haanstra. It was entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Hans Kaart - Geursen* Bernhard Droog - Krijns* Ineke Brinkman - Marije* Wim Van den Heuvel - Douwe* Andrea Domburg - Lies...
, followed by a leading role in the 1958 Academy Award-nominated Dorp aan de rivier
The Village on the River
The Village on the River is a 1958 Dutch film directed by Fons Rademakers. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards.-Cast:*Max Croiset ... Dr. Van Taeke*Mary Dresselhuys ... Mrs. Van Taeke...
. He also appeared in 1962 World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
drama De Overval
De Overval
De Overval is a 1962 Dutch film directed by Paul Rotha. It shows a true story from World War II: the raid on Leeuwarden prison of December 8th, 1944. Without firing a shot, Dutch resistance members disguised as German SD and their prisoners enter the prison, free 39 prisoners and vanish into the...
.
After the early 1960s, Droog's film appearances became sporadic as he worked mainly in theatre and television. However he made notable appearances in Wat zien ik, a 1971 comedy centred around the lives of two Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
prostitutes (and the first feature film directed by Paul Verhoeven), and another World War II feature, 1978's Pastorale 1943. Droog's final screen appearance came in 1997 in Karakter, which went on to win that year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Death
The last decade of Droog's life was spent out of the public eye. He died of pneumoniaPneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs —associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes...
on 22 December 2009, aged 88.
Filmography
- 1955 : Ciske de ratCiske de ratCiske de rat is a 1955 Dutch drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, based on the Ciske trilogy by Piet Bakker. The film has been remade in 1984.It is the third best visited movie of the Dutch cinema, 2,433,000 viewers watched it...
– dir. Wolfgang StaudteWolfgang StaudteWolfgang Staudte , born Georg Friedrich Staudte, was a German film director, script writer and actor. He was born in Saarbrücken.... - 1957 : Kleren Maken de ManKleren Maken de ManKleren Maken de Man is a 1957 Dutch comedy film directed by Georg Jacoby.-Cast:*Kees Brusse ... Verzekeringsagent Hans*Annet Nieuwenhuyzen ... Ellen*Mimi Boesnach ... Burgerjuffrouw*Andrea Domburg ... Voormalige vriendin Peter...
– dir. Georg Jacoby - 1958 : FanfareFanfare (film)Fanfare is a 1958 Dutch comedy film directed by Bert Haanstra. It was entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Hans Kaart - Geursen* Bernhard Droog - Krijns* Ineke Brinkman - Marije* Wim Van den Heuvel - Douwe* Andrea Domburg - Lies...
– dir. Bert HaanstraBert HaanstraBert Haanstra was a Dutch film and documentary director.Haanstra was born in the town of Holten and became a professional filmmaker in 1947. He won international acclaim with his short documentary Spiegel van Holland / Mirror of Holland, for which he received the Grand Prix du court métrage at the... - 1958 : Dorp aan de rivierThe Village on the RiverThe Village on the River is a 1958 Dutch film directed by Fons Rademakers. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards.-Cast:*Max Croiset ... Dr. Van Taeke*Mary Dresselhuys ... Mrs. Van Taeke...
– dir. Fons Rademakers - 1960 : De zaak M.P. – dir. Bert Haanstra
- 1962 : Kermis in de Regen – dir. Kees Brusse
- 1962 : De OvervalDe OvervalDe Overval is a 1962 Dutch film directed by Paul Rotha. It shows a true story from World War II: the raid on Leeuwarden prison of December 8th, 1944. Without firing a shot, Dutch resistance members disguised as German SD and their prisoners enter the prison, free 39 prisoners and vanish into the...
– dir. Paul RothaPaul RothaPaul Rotha was a British documentary film-maker, film historian and critic. He was educated at Highgate School.... - 1963 : Fietsen naar de MaanFietsen naar de MaanFietsen naar de Maan is a 1963 Dutch film directed by Jef van der Heyden.It was the first movie to star Jeroen Krabbé.The storyline concerns three brothers who have problems dealing with their father's heritage....
– dir. Jef van der Heyden - 1964 : Spuit elf – dir. Paul Cammermans
- 1971 : Wat zien ik – dir. Paul Verhoeven
- 1978 : Pastorale 1943 – dir. Wim Verstappen
- 1979 : Kort Amerikaans – dir. Guido Pieters
- 1979 : Een pak slaag – dir. Bert Haanstra
- 1979 : Erik of het klein insectenboek – dir. Hank Onrust
- 1980 : De Verjaring – dir. Kees Brusse
- 1987 : De Ratelrat – dir. Wim Verstappen
- 1997 : KarakterCharacter (1997 film)Character is a 1997 Dutch/Belgian film, based on the best-selling novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk and directed by Mike van Diem. The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards...
– dir. Mike van DiemMike van DiemMike van Diem is a Dutch film director.In 1990 his short film Alaska won a Golden Calf for best short film and the Student Academy Award for best foreign student film in the drama category...