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Hugo Claus

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1929-04-05

Deathday: 2008-03-19 (78 years old)

Biography

Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, the novel, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English.

Filmography

all 31

Movies 30

Writer 18

self 6

Director 6

Hugo Claus

Biography

Filmography

all 31

Movies 30

Writer 18

self 6

Director 6

TV Shows 1

Sylvia Kristel: Nu (2007)

De Verlossing (2001)

Herman the Gangster (1995)

Janssen & Janssens draaien een film (1990)

The Sacrament (1990)

Jan Cox, a Painter's Odyssey (1988)

Mascara (1987)

Diary of a Mad Old Man (1987)

Het gezin van Paemel (1986)

The Lion of Flanders (1985)

Permeke (1985)

De droomproducenten (1984)

Minuet (1982)

Vrijdag (1981)

Whitey (1980)

Dag Dokter (1978)

Rubens, schilder en diplomaat (1977)

Pallieter (1975)

Cancer Rising (1975)

Apostrophes (1975)

Because of the Cats (1973)

Mira (1971)

The Enemies (1968)

Exprmntl 1967 (1968)

Toygirl (1968)

Thursday We Shall Sing Like Sunday (1967)

The Dance of the Heron (1966)

Zucker (1965)

De luitenant (1964)

The Knife (1961)

Village by the River (1958)

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Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1929-04-05

Deathday2008-03-19 (78 years old)

Birth NameHugo Maurice Julien Claus

Birth PlaceBruges, Belgium

SpouseVeerle de Wit

ChildrenThomas Claus

SiblingsGuido Claus

CitizenshipsBelgium

Related Persons

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1929-04-05

Deathday
2008-03-19 (78 years old)

Birth Name
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus

Birth Place
Bruges, Belgium

Spouse
Veerle de Wit

Children
Thomas Claus

Siblings
Guido Claus

Citizenships
Belgium