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
2019
- Hummelinck Stuurman: Turks Fruit ... (Novel)
2017
- Jan Wolkers Spreekt as Himself
2008
- Summer Heat ... (Novel)
1987
- Return to Oegstgeest ... (Novel)
1985
- En ros av kött ... (Novel)
1983
- Burning Love ... (Novel)
1980
- Spetters ... (Writer)
1979
- Crew Cut ... (Novel)
- Blood Andy ... (Writer)
1973
- Turkish Delight ... (Novel)