Coenraad Lodewijk Dirk "Coen" van Vrijberghe de Coningh (November 12, 1950 – November 15, 1997) was a Dutch actor, musician, composer, record producer and television presenter.

Biography

Born in Amsterdam to actor Cruys Voorbergh and the younger brother of artist Emmy van Vrijberghe de Coningh, he enrolled at the

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at the age of 17. He also played the guitar in high school. After graduation, De Coningh made his stage debut as a background singer and dancer in plays written by Annie M. G. Schmidt and

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and he appeared in a cabaret sketch by Rients Gratama in the mid-1970s. He also served as the host of the

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show ''Showroom'' from 1977 until 1980. On screen, De Coningh appeared in the 1989 film ''

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''. Before the film, he originally shortened his name to "Van Vrijberghe" as he felt his name was too long for movie posters. He was however, best known to Dutch audiences for his role as Johnnie Flodder in the television series ''Flodder'' from 1993. In 1987, he formed a cabaret band with Theo Nijland and Han Oldigs called The Shooting Party. In 1996, De Coningh provided the voice of

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in the Dutch-Language version of the 1995 animated film ''

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''.

Personal life

From 1984 until his death in 1997, De Coningh was in a relationship with actress Wivineke van Groningen.

Death

On November 15, 1997, while attending a private company party with

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and

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three days after his 47th birthday, De Coningh suffered a fatal heart attack and died after attempts to resuscitate him failed. He was buried at Zorgvlied Cemetery. Following De Coningh's death, ''Flodder'' was promptly cancelled once his posthumous appearances aired. The Shooting Party was also disbanded.Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh, acteur, plotseling overleden
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'', November 17, 1997

Filmography

Cinema

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'' (1989) – Ted *''

Wilde Harten '' Wilde Harten '' is a 1989 Dutch film directed by Jindra Markus. It was based on his own story. The film was distributed internationally under the title ''Wild Hearts''. Cast * Alexandra van Marken ... Alison * Han Oldigs ... Quinten ...

'' (1989) – Visser/Afficheplakker *''Alaska'' (1989) – Mario *''Het nadeel van de twijfel'' (1990) – Simon *''

The Indecent Woman ''The Indecent Woman'' or '' De onfatsoenlijke vrouw '' is a 1991 Dutch erotic thriller film directed by Ben Verbong. Cast * José Way ... Emilia *Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh ... Charles *Huub Stapel ... Leon * Lydia van Nergena ... An ...

'' (1991) – Charles *''Ik verlaat je nooit'' (1993) *''

Flodder 3 '' Flodder 3 '' (Alternative titles: ''Flodder Forever'' or ''Flodder: The Final Story'') is a 1995 Dutch comedy film directed by Dick Maas. It is the third and last movie about the anti-social family, called 'Flodder'. The movie is a continuatio ...

'' (1995) – Johnnie Flodder *''Marie Antoinette is Not Dead'' (1996) – Journalist *''

The Boy Who Stopped Talking ''The Boy Who Stopped Talking'' or '' De Jongen Die niet meer Praatte '' is a 1996 Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Du ...

'' (1996) – Politieagent

Television

*''Switch'' (1988) – Martin *''Prettig geregeld'' (1988) *''Familie Oudenrijn'' (1990) – Hank *''Staten Generaal'' (1991) – Journalist Jos *''Recht voor z'n raab'' (1992) – Architect Paul Esders *''Watt?!'' (1992) – Presenter *''Pleidooi'' (1993) – Harry Govers *''In voor- en tegenspoed'' (1993) – Makelaar *''Flodder'' (1993–1998) – Johnnie Flodder *''Kats & Co'' (1994) – Paul Kats *''Bruin Goud'' (1995) – Haddert Halma *''12 steden, 13 ongelukken'' (1996) – Ruud Erkels *''Zeeuws Meisje'' (1997) – Hypnotiseur Aga Oerie Kahn *''De Nieuwsgier'' (1997) – Various *''Knoop in je Zakdoek'' (1997) – Rob

Voice dubbing

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'' (1991) – Jake *''

'' (1996) –

*'' 101 Dalmatians'' (1997) – Jasper *''

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'' (1998) –

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(posthumous release)

References

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