- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJustus Anton Deelder
- Nickname
- Nachtburgemeester van Rotterdam
- Jules Deelder was born on November 24, 1944 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He was an actor and writer, known for Het veld van eer (1983), A black and white statement (1980) and Cha-Cha (1979). He died on December 19, 2019 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
- He was well known in the Netherlands for his live performances and appearances in Dutch popular media.
- His prominent role in the cultural life of Rotterdam earned him the nickname "night mayor of Rotterdam.
- He was a Dutch poet, spoken word poet and writer. His poems cover topics such as life in the city of Rotterdam, drug use, and jazz.
- He collaborated with musicians and bands such as Herman Brood, Benjamin Herman and Bas van Lier to record and perform his poetry.
- Deelder also wrote scripts for the comic book series Amber en Akka and Professor Hilarius, drawn by Rob Derks. He furthermore inspired a celebrity comic of his own, Juul Deeldert, drawn by Vick Debergh.
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