Martin Brozius
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Martin Brozius was a Dutch
actor
, presenter
and comedian
.
for subjection to the nuns' strict regime. A few years later he moved back in with his mother who by then was running a chip shop; he even became her employee when he left school at 14. Two years later, Brozius decided to move on and move out; he sold lottery
-tickets at fairgrounds
before relocating to Amsterdam
where he took acting lessons at the prestigious Kleinkunstacademie. Throughout the 1960s Brozius appeared in comedies and stage-plays with varying degrees of success and even released a few records.
among others.
His twin-breakthrough came in the early 1970s; Brozius played a gator (Aernout Koffij) in the Pied Piper-themed series Hamelen and hosted the Dutch version of Runaround
(Ren je Rot). Other credits aimed at his juvenile fanbase were a Monday-afternoon radio-show, the role of a sweet-tooth inventor's son (Felix) in the 1976-taped Peter en de Vliegende Autobus-movie and the lead-voice in the original Tintin
cartoon series.
In 1979 Brozius took part in the rainy third episode of Sterrenslag (Battle Of The Stars) and in the early 1980s he appeared in commercials for theme-park Efteling
.
, but in 1983 parent broadcaster TROS
decided that it was time for new programmes. Brozius continued performing at parties, events and made guest-appearances in television series; in 1985 he played a troubled policeman in a Christmas-episode of De Poppenkraam and in 1989 he could be seen in Medisch Centrum West as a gambler with money- and health-problems. This would soon become reality.
Brozius invested his money because he wanted to give his children something for their future; he never saw the money back and adding insult to injury the tax-bills were piling up. Brozius was forced to sell his properties (including his three apartments near Amsterdam Vondelpark
) and move to a flat well in need of a revamp; in the process he suffered the first in a row of heart attacks whilst splitting with his second wife (who is believed to be the main offender).
Television appearances became sparse: in 1994 Brozius played an antiquarian in soap-series Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden
and in 2001 he appeared in Terrorama! as a whore-hopper.
In 2009 Ren je Rot was back on television as Kies je Ster (compare; Poparound), but by this time Brozius' battle with diabetes had caught up with him; whether he's seen the first episodes or is unknown, only that he'd been in hospital for six weeks when he died on March 24.
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, presenter
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
.
Youth & early career
After his parents divorced, Brozius was sent to a Roman-Catholic orphanageOrphanage
An orphanage is a residential institution devoted to the care of orphans – children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable or unwilling to care for them...
for subjection to the nuns' strict regime. A few years later he moved back in with his mother who by then was running a chip shop; he even became her employee when he left school at 14. Two years later, Brozius decided to move on and move out; he sold lottery
Lottery
A lottery is a form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize.Lottery is outlawed by some governments, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery. It is common to find some degree of regulation of lottery by governments...
-tickets at fairgrounds
Funfair
A funfair or simply "fair" is a small to medium sized travelling show primarily composed of stalls and other amusements. Larger fairs such as the permanent fairs of cities and seaside resorts might be called a fairground, although technically this should refer to the land where a fair is...
before relocating to 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...
where he took acting lessons at the prestigious Kleinkunstacademie. Throughout the 1960s Brozius appeared in comedies and stage-plays with varying degrees of success and even released a few records.
Television, radio and movies
In 1968 Brozius made his television debut in children's series Oebele (alongside singer Rob de Nijs); two years later he guested in De Kleine Waarheid as a news-reporter and taped a sketch-show (Kort en Klein) with Jeroen KrabbéJeroen Krabbé
Jeroen Aart Krabbé is a Dutch actor and film director who has appeared in many Dutch and international films.-Biography:...
among others.
His twin-breakthrough came in the early 1970s; Brozius played a gator (Aernout Koffij) in the Pied Piper-themed series Hamelen and hosted the Dutch version of Runaround
Runaround (game show)
Runaround was a children's television game show produced by Heatter-Quigley Productions. The program was hosted by Paul Winchell, airing Saturday mornings on NBC from September 9, 1972 to September 1, 1973...
(Ren je Rot). Other credits aimed at his juvenile fanbase were a Monday-afternoon radio-show, the role of a sweet-tooth inventor's son (Felix) in the 1976-taped Peter en de Vliegende Autobus-movie and the lead-voice in the original Tintin
Hergé's Adventures of Tintin
Hergé's Adventures of Tintin was an animated television series based on Hergé's popular comic book series, The Adventures of Tintin. The series was produced by Belvision and aired from 1959 to 1963, with 104 five-minute episodes produced...
cartoon series.
In 1979 Brozius took part in the rainy third episode of Sterrenslag (Battle Of The Stars) and in the early 1980s he appeared in commercials for theme-park Efteling
Efteling
Efteling is the largest theme park in the Netherlands, and as it opened in 1952, it is one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Efteling is located in the town of Kaatsheuvel, in the municipality of Loon op Zand, and has received over 100 million visitors....
.
Decline & fall
Ren je Rot had a longer lifespan than its equally successful UK-counterpartRunaround (UK game show)
Runaround was produced by Southern Television for ITV between 2 September 1975 and 7 September 1981. It was much more successful than the American original. The original host was comedian Mike Reid, who later starred in EastEnders as Frank Butcher. In 1977 his place was taken by Leslie Crowther and...
, but in 1983 parent broadcaster TROS
TROS
TROS is a Dutch television and radio organization part of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting...
decided that it was time for new programmes. Brozius continued performing at parties, events and made guest-appearances in television series; in 1985 he played a troubled policeman in a Christmas-episode of De Poppenkraam and in 1989 he could be seen in Medisch Centrum West as a gambler with money- and health-problems. This would soon become reality.
Brozius invested his money because he wanted to give his children something for their future; he never saw the money back and adding insult to injury the tax-bills were piling up. Brozius was forced to sell his properties (including his three apartments near Amsterdam Vondelpark
Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is a public urban park of 47 hectares in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in the stadsdeel Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, west from the Leidseplein and the Museumplein. The park was opened in 1865 and originally named the "Nieuwe Park", but later renamed to "Vondelpark", after the 17th...
) and move to a flat well in need of a revamp; in the process he suffered the first in a row of heart attacks whilst splitting with his second wife (who is believed to be the main offender).
Television appearances became sparse: in 1994 Brozius played an antiquarian in soap-series Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden
Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden
Goede tijden, slechte tijden , also known as GTST, is the longest-running Dutch soap opera, which began on 1 October 1990 on RTL4. The programme was the first daily soap in the Netherlands. The soap is produced by Joop van den Ende and to date over 4,000 episodes have been broadcast...
and in 2001 he appeared in Terrorama! as a whore-hopper.
In 2009 Ren je Rot was back on television as Kies je Ster (compare; Poparound), but by this time Brozius' battle with diabetes had caught up with him; whether he's seen the first episodes or is unknown, only that he'd been in hospital for six weeks when he died on March 24.