Jan de Hartog

Born: 1914-04-22

Birthplace: Haarlem

Biography

Jan de Hartog (1914 – 2002) was a Dutch playwright, novelist and occasional social critic. When the lead actor of the film adaptation of 'Ergens in Nederland' was mobilized and unable to perform, De Hartog stepped in and played the lead as well. In the early 1960s he moved to the United States and became a Quaker.

Known For

The Key
The Spiral Road
I Do! I Do!
Somewhere in the Netherlands
The Inspector
The Fourposter
The Little Ark
The Four Poster
Das Riesenrad

Top Movie Credits

The Key Novel