Herman Koch
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Born |
Herman Koch 5 September 1953 Arnhem, Netherlands |
Pen name | Menno Voorhof |
Occupation | Writer, actor |
Language | Dutch |
Period | 1984–present |
Notable works | The Dinner (2009) |
Spouse | Amalia Rodriguez |
Children | Pablo (1994) |
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Herman Koch (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛrmɑn kɔx]; born 5 September 1953) is a Dutch writer and actor. He has written short stories, novels, and columns. His best-selling novel The Dinner (2009) has been translated into 21 languages. He has acted for radio, television, and film. He co-created the long-running TV series Jiskefet (1990–2005).
Early life and education
Herman Koch was born on 5 September 1953 in Arnhem, Netherlands. His family moved to Amsterdam when he was two years old.[1] He went to the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam from which he was expelled.[2] The gangster main role in Odessa Star is being attributed to Klaas Bruinsma which shared the same class with Koch.
Koch's native language is Dutch. He also speaks English,[3] German,[4] and Spanish.[5]
Acting
Koch is an actor for radio, television, and film. He contributed to the comedy show Borát (1984–1989) for radio.[2] Together with Kees Prins and Michiel Romeyn, Koch created the long-running absurdist and satiric series Jiskefet (1990–2005; Trash Can) for television, in which he also acted.[1][2] And he played minor roles in the movies The Flying Liftboy (1998) and Hè, Gezellig (2014; Hey, Cosy), and the TV series The Flying Liftboy (2000) and Voetbalvrouwen (2007; Footballers' Wives).[6]
Writing
Koch is the author of short stories, novels, and columns. His debut was De voorbijganger (1985; The Passerby) with short stories. His first novel was Red ons, Maria Montanelli (1989; Save Us, Maria Montanelli).[2] In 2005, Koch wrote the text for the Grand Dictation of the Dutch Language.[7]
His sixth novel was Het diner (2009; The Dinner), which was translated into 21 languages including English,[1][8] had sold over one million copies throughout Europe,[9] and won the 2009 NS Audience award (Dutch: NS Publieksprijs).[10] A Dutch play of The Dinner was in theaters in 2012[11] and a Dutch movie of the book was released in 2013.[12] An English language film adaptation to be directed by Cate Blanchett was announced in 2013.[13]
Personal life
Koch is married to Amalia Rodriguez, and they have a son Pablo (1994).[14][15]
Bibliography
- Short stories
- (1985) De voorbijganger (The Passerby)
- (1991) Hansaplast voor een opstandige (Hansaplast for a Rebel), under the pseudonym Menno Voorhof
- (1998) Geen agenda (No Agenda)
- (2001) Schrijven & drinken (Writing & Drinking)
- (2001) Dingetje (Thingy)
- (2003) Alle verhalen (All Stories)
- (2012) Korte geschiedenis van het bedrog (Brief History of Deceit)
- Novels
- (1989) Red ons, Maria Montanelli (Save Us, Maria Montanelli)
- (1996) Eindelijk oorlog (War at Last)
- (2000) Eten met Emma (Eating With Emma)
- (2003) Odessa Star (Odessa Star)
- (2005) Denken aan Bruce Kennedy (Thinking About Bruce Kennedy)
- (2009) Het diner; English translation: The Dinner (2012) ISBN 9780770437855
- (2011) Zomerhuis met zwembad; English translation: Summer House with Swimming Pool (2014) ISBN 9780804138819
- (2014) Geachte heer M. (Dear Mr. M.)
- Columns
- (1999) Het evangelie volgens Jodocus (The Gospel According To Judoc)
- (2010) De ideale schoonzoon (The Ideal Son-in-law)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Radio Books – 'A Brief History of Deceit' by Herman Koch, Radio Netherlands Worldwide, 2009. Retrieved on 14 October 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 (Dutch) G.J. van Bork, Koch, Herman, Schrijvers en dichters, 2006. Retrieved on 29 May 2013.
- ↑ Video on YouTube
- ↑ Video on YouTube
- ↑ Video on YouTube
- ↑ Herman Koch, IMDb. Retrieved on 17 October 2014.
- ↑ (Dutch) Colofon, NTR. Retrieved on 14 July 2013.
- ↑ Author: Herman Koch, Dutch Foundation for Literature. Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
- ↑ Arifa Akbar, The Dinner, By Herman Koch, trans. Sam Garrett, The Independent, 2012. Retrieved on 18 October 2012.
- ↑ (Dutch) NS Publieksprijs naar Het Diner, NRC Handelsblad, 2009. Retrieved on 29 May 2013.
- ↑ (Dutch) Het diner, Hummelinck Stuurman Theaterbureau. Retrieved on 14 July 2013.
- ↑ (Dutch) Het Diner de Film. Retrieved on 22 January 2014.
- ↑ Ben Child, "Cate Blanchett cooking up directorial debut with The Dinner", The Guardian, 2013. Retrieved on 4 February 2014.
- ↑ (Dutch) Herman Koch, Amalia, de Volkskrant, 2003. Retrieved on 14 July 2013.
- ↑ (Dutch) Herman Koch (interview), Interview: Herman Koch, Margriet, 2011. Retrieved on 14 July 2013.
External links
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- (Dutch) Herman Koch, official website
- Herman Koch at the Internet Movie Database