List of famous people from Amsterdam, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Amsterdam, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Amsterdam you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Amsterdam, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
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If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Amsterdam?" or "Which celebrities were born in Amsterdam?" then this list is a great resource for you.André Kuipers
Age: 61Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
André Kuipers (Dutch: [ˈɑndreː ˈkœy̯pərs] (listen); born 5 October 1958) is a Dutch physician... morePaul Verhoeven
Age: 82Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Paul Verhoeven (Dutch: [ˈpʌu̯l vərˈɦuvə(n)]; born 18 July 1938) is a Dutch director,... moreGerard Reve
Dec. at 83 (1923-2006)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Gerard Kornelis van het Reve (14 December 1923 – 8 April 2006) was a Dutch writer. He started... moreAlbert Mol
Age: Died at 87 (1917-2004)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Albert Mol (3 January 1917 – 9 March 2004) was a Dutch author, actor and television... moreCorrie ten Boom
Dec. at 91 (1892-1983)Birthplace: Netherlands, Amsterdam, European Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands, North Holland
Cornelia Arnolda Johanna "Corrie" ten Boom (15 April 1892 – 15 April 1983) was a Dutch... moreMeindert Hobbema
Dec. at 71 (1638-1709)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meindert Hobbema (bapt. October 31, 1638 – December 7, 1709), was a Dutch Golden Age painter... moreWerner van den Valckert
Dec. at 42 (1585-1627)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Werner van den Valckert (ca. 1585 - after 1635) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver.... moreJetta Goudal
Dec. at 94 (1891-1985)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jetta Goudal (, born Julie Henriette Goudeket; July 12, 1891 – January 14, 1985) was a... moreWillem Drees
Dec. at 102 (1886-1988)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Willem Drees Sr. (Dutch pronunciation ; 5 July 1886 – 14 May 1988) was a Dutch statesman and... moreHendrik Verwoerd
Dec. at 65 (1901-1966)Birthplace: Netherlands, Amsterdam, European Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands, North Holland
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd ([fə'vu:rt]; 8 September 1901 – 6 September 1966) was a South African... moreKarel Appel
Dec. at 85 (1921-2006)Birthplace: Netherlands, Amsterdam, European Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands, North Holland
Christiaan Karel Appel (pronounced [ˈkrɪstijaːn ˈkaːrəl ˈɑpəl] (listen); 25 April 1921 – 3 May... moreTrijntje Oosterhuis
Age: 47Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Judith Katrijntje "Trijntje" Oosterhuis (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjydɪt (kaː)ˈtrɛiɲcə... moreJuriaen van Streeck
Dec. at 55 (1632-1687)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Juriaen van Streeck or Juriaan van Streek (29 February 1632, in Amsterdam – buried 12 June... moreAbraham Pais
Dec. at 82 (1918-2000)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Abraham Pais (; May 19, 1918 – July 28, 2000) was a Dutch-American physicist and science... moreIsaac Titsingh
Dec. at 67 (1745-1812)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Isaac Titsingh FRS (c. January 1745 in Amsterdam – 2 February 1812 in Paris) was a Dutch... more
Ischa Meijer
Dec. at 52 (1943-1995)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Israël Chaim "Ischa" Meijer (14 February 1943 – 14 February 1995) was a Dutch journalist,... moreJaap van Zweden
Age: 59Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jaap van Zweden (Dutch pronunciation: [ja:p fan zwe:dən]; English: ) (born 12 December 1960)... moreAdriaan Blaauw
Dec. at 96 (1914-2010)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Adriaan Blaauw (12 April 1914 – 1 December 2010) was a Dutch astronomer. Blaauw was born in... moreBernard Haitink
Age: 91Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bernard Johan Herman Haitink (Dutch: [ˈbɛrnɑrt ˈɦaːi̯tɪŋk]; born 4 March 1929) is a Dutch... moreFrits Zernike
Dec. at 78 (1888-1966)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Frits Zernike (Dutch pronunciation: [frɪts ˈzɛrnikə]; 16 July 1888 – 10 March 1966) was a... morePhilip Van Zandt
Dec. at 54 (1904-1958)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Philip "Phil" Van Zandt (October 4, 1904 – February 15, 1958) was a Dutch-American actor of... moreBarthold Fles
Dec. at 87 (1902-1989)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Barthold "Bart" Fles (February 7, 1902 – December 19, 1989) was a Dutch-American literary... moreDov Frohman
Age: 81Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dov Frohman (Hebrew: דב פרוהמן, also Dov Frohman-Bentchkowsky; born March 28, 1939) is an... morePeter Herrndorf
Age: 79Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Peter A. Herrndorf, (born October 27, 1940) is a Canadian lawyer and media businessman. He is... moreGerrie Knetemann
Dec. at 53 (1951-2004)Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Gerard Friedrich "Gerrie" Knetemann (6 March 1951 in Amsterdam – 2 November 2004 in Bergen,... more
