
Paul Haenen
Actor · b. 1946 · Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Paul Haenen is a Dutch writer, actor, voice actor, playwright, comedian, journalist and tv-host. Haenen is famous for providing the voices of Bert, Grover and other minor characters on Sesamstraat, the Dutch co-production of Sesame Street, since Sesamstraat's first season in 1976.
Movies4
Movie6.7ComedyFamilyA cat who turns into a young woman helps a journalist protect their town from a factory boss with an evil plan.
Movie7.1AnimationFantasyOliver B. Bumble finds an egg that, it turns out, has a cute little dragon in it. However, this dragon grows huge each time it gets excited or upset. As this causes a lot of problems, Bumble has to face a difficult dilemma.
MovieFantasyFamilyA young girl called Annetje Lie is staying with her grandmother for an undisclosed period after her father unceremoniously dropped her off and left. At night, Annetje disappears into a dream world in which her friend the Moon transports her back to her elderly home. There she gets into all sorts of nightmarish adventures with the King of Mice and the mysterious Heintje Vaar. Meanwhile, her grandmother is beginning to suspect Annetje might be seriously ill.
MovieThe Art of Being Free follows a moving conversation between Dutch TV icon Paul Haenen (77) and writer Lale Gül (27), who connect over their shared fight for personal and artistic freedom. Inspired by each other's books, they reflect on themes of identity, religion, family, autonomy, and being role models. Haenen, openly gay since 1964, and Gül, who challenged conservative Islam in 2021, explore what it means—and costs—to live freely. Directed by Hester Overmars, this tender and timely documentary is a powerful dialogue on courage, expression, and the human need for authenticity.
Series4
TV5.1Talk ShowTalk show hosted by Matthijs van Nieuwkerk containing a mixture of news, information, television bloopers and general entertainment.
De Wereld Draait Door
2005 · 8 votes
TV8.0Talk ShowFamilyMatthijs looks back in surprise. With humor, music and other surprises.
Matthijs gaat door
2020 · 1 votes
TV8.0DocumentaryWhat does Pim Fortuyn's legacy mean for the Netherlands today? How have his rise and his assassination changed the political and societal debate on migration? And what does that say about Dutch views on tolerance and diversity? In the eight-part KRO-NCRV documentary series Fortuyn: Un-Hollands, producer mint film office gives a voice to people who were barely heard at the time, but who were right at the center of the Fortuyn debate. Critics, political allies and opponents, men and women, with a bicultural background and white, tell how they experienced the Fortuyn revolt and what influence Pim Fortuyn had – and still has – on their lives and positions in the Netherlands.
Fortuyn: On-Hollands
2025 · 1 votes
TVKidsFamilyA TV Series starring Ellen Parren and Juliette van Ardenne.
Poesjes
2015