Paul Haenen

Acting

Paul Haenen

Born April 30, 1946 · Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (age 80)

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.

Known For

Miss MinoesMiss Minoes · 2001
Miss Minoes
★ 6.72001
MovieComedyFamily
A cat who turns into a young woman helps a journalist protect their town from a factory boss with an evil plan.
The Dragon That Wasn't (Or Was He?)The Dragon That Wasn't (Or Was He?) · 1983
The Dragon That Wasn't (Or Was He?)
★ 7.11983
MovieAnimationFantasy
Oliver 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.
Een Bijzonder Prettig VergezichtEen Bijzonder Prettig Vergezicht · 1988
Een Bijzonder Prettig Vergezicht
1988
MovieDrama
Sylvia and Ingrid are mother and daughter, but not each others. Ingrid feels guilty about her mother's death; she can't remember the fatal words she spoke before her mother's heart attack. Sylvia likes to take on the mother role and in weekly sessions the two women play scenes from Ingrid's life, moments from her relationship with her mother.
De Kunst van het Vrij ZijnDe Kunst van het Vrij Zijn · 2025
De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn
2025
Movie
The 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.
Annelie in the Depths of the NightAnnelie in the Depths of the Night · 2004
Annelie in the Depths of the Night
2004
MovieFantasyFamily
A 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.
PoesjesPoesjes · 2015
Poesjes
2015
SeriesKidsFamily
A TV Series starring Ellen Parren and Juliette van Ardenne.

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