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Jan Wolkers

Born: 1925-10-26 in Oegstgeest, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Died: 2007-10-19

Known For: Writing

Biography

Jan Hendrik Wolkers was a Dutch author, sculptor and painter. He became noted as an author in the 1960s mainly for his graphic descriptions of sexual acts, which were often subject of controversy. His 1969 novel "Turks Fruit" was translated into ten different languages and published in English as "Turkish Delight". It was also made into a highly successful movie by Paul Verhoeven in 1972.


Filmography

2017

2008

1987

1985

1983

1980

1979

1973