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Ruud Bos(1936-2023)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Ruud Bos
Ruud Bos was born on 8 February 1936 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. He was a composer and actor, known for De Stichting Durmazon presenteerd: Dur mag zoveel niet. (1974), De zeemeerman (1996) and Dagboek van een herdershond (1978). He was married to Marjan Berk. He died on 30 June 2023 in Netherlands.
BornFebruary 8, 1936
DiedJune 30, 2023(87)
BornFebruary 8, 1936
DiedJune 30, 2023(87)
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Known for

De Stichting Durmazon presenteerd: Dur mag zoveel niet.
5.6
TV Mini Series
  • Composer
De zeemeerman (1996)
De zeemeerman
2.9
  • Composer
  • 1996
Dagboek van een herdershond
7.3
TV Series
  • Composer
Rijk de Gooyer in De inbreker (1972)
De inbreker
6.6
  • Composer
  • 1972

Credits

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Composer

  • De Fabeltjeskrant & De Grote Dierenbos-spelen (2018)
    De Fabeltjeskrant & De Grote Dierenbos-spelen
    6.7
    • Composer
    • 2018
  • Maarten Heijmans and Noortje Herlaar in Ramses (2014)
    Ramses
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Composer (as Ruud Jan Bos)
    • 2014
  • Gerard Cox, Willem Nijholt, and Pleuni Touw in De vriendschap (2001)
    De vriendschap
    4.8
    • Composer
    • 2001
  • Leve het bruine monster (1998)
    Leve het bruine monster
    6.5
    • Composer
    • 1998
  • De zeemeerman (1996)
    De zeemeerman
    2.9
    • Composer
    • 1996
  • Goudkust (1996)
    Goudkust
    3.4
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1996–2001
  • 1-900 (1994)
    1-900
    6.2
    • Composer
    • 1994
  • Joris Lutz and Luc Lutz in Ha die pa! (1990)
    Ha die pa!
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1990–1993
  • Hans Cornelissen, Manfred de Graaf, Sjoukje Hooymaayer, John Leddy, and Carry Tefsen in Zeg 'ns Aaa (1981)
    Zeg 'ns Aaa
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1981–1993
  • Peter Faber and Rijk de Gooyer in De ratelrat (1987)
    De ratelrat
    5.3
    • Composer
    • 1987
  • Rudi Falkenhagen, Liz Snoijink, and Dolf de Vries in Dossier Verhulst (1986)
    Dossier Verhulst
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1986–1987
  • Sigrid Koetse and Ton Lensink in De appelgaard (1985)
    De appelgaard
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1985–1986
  • Karin Bloemen, Joop Doderer, Peter Römer, and Piet Römer in De kip en het ei (1985)
    De kip en het ei
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1985–1986
  • Mensen zoals jij en ik (1981)
    Mensen zoals jij en ik
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1982–1985
  • Josine van Dalsum in The Lion of Flanders (1984)
    The Lion of Flanders
    5.5
    • Composer
    • 1984

Music Department

  • De Fabeltjeskrant & De Grote Dierenbos-spelen (2018)
    De Fabeltjeskrant & De Grote Dierenbos-spelen
    6.7
    • title music
    • 2018
  • Maarten Heijmans and Noortje Herlaar in Ramses (2014)
    Ramses
    8.1
    TV Mini Series
    • music arranger
    • 2014
  • Gerard Cox, Willem Nijholt, and Pleuni Touw in De vriendschap (2001)
    De vriendschap
    4.8
    • music mixer (as Ruud Jan Bos)
    • 2001
  • Goudkust (1996)
    Goudkust
    3.4
    TV Series
    • music editor (as Ruud-Jan Bos)
    • 1996–1999
  • Vrouwenvleugel (1993)
    Vrouwenvleugel
    6.6
    TV Series
    • music editor (as Ruud Jan Bos)
    • 1995
  • Kinderen voor kinderen (1980)
    Kinderen voor kinderen
    6.1
    TV Series
    • musical director
    • 1989
  • Jos Brink and Rolf X. Wouters in Wedden, dat..? (1984)
    Wedden, dat..?
    6.4
    TV Series
    • music supervisor
    • 1986
  • Corrie van Gorp and Ria Valk in Corrie van Gorp Show (1981)
    Corrie van Gorp Show
    TV Mini Series
    • musical director
    • 1981–1982
  • Mike Burstyn in De Mike Burstyn show (1978)
    De Mike Burstyn show
    5.4
    TV Series
    • conductor
    • musical director
    • 1978–1981
  • André van Duin in De Flip Fluitketel Show (1980)
    De Flip Fluitketel Show
    6.1
    TV Mini Series
    • music supervisor
    • 1980
  • 1940 - 1945 in tekst en muziek
    TV Movie
    • conductor
    • 1980
  • Pastorale 1943 (1978)
    Pastorale 1943
    6.7
    • music arranger
    • 1978
  • Piet Bambergen in De dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock Jones (1975)
    De dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock Jones
    3.7
    • musical arrangement
    • 1975
  • Kiss Me Kate
    TV Movie
    • arrangements
    • music supervisor
    • 1975
  • De grote Gerard Reve show
    TV Special
    • musical arranger
    • 1974

Actor

  • Karin Bloemen, Joop Doderer, Peter Römer, and Piet Römer in De kip en het ei (1985)
    De kip en het ei
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Pianist
    • 1985
  • André van Duin in Ik ben Joep Meloen (1981)
    Ik ben Joep Meloen
    5.5
    • Ruud (uncredited)
    • 1981
  • Rutger Hauer and Rijk de Gooyer in Grijpstra & De Gier (1979)
    Grijpstra & De Gier
    6.2
    • (as Ruud Jan Bos)
    • 1979
  • Pommetje Horlepiep (1976)
    Pommetje Horlepiep
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Max Mulder
    • 1979
  • Zomeravondmelodie
    TV Movie
    • 1964

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Ruud Jan Bos
  • Born
    • February 8, 1936
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • Died
    • June 30, 2023
    • Netherlands(Natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Marjan Berk(divorced)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Composed the music used in several attractions in Dutch theme park Efteling, including Fata Morgana, Dreamflight, Villa Volta and Bird Rok, as well as the prelude in the Haunted Castle.

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