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| Birth name | Hans Dorrestijn |
| Born | 16 June 1940 Ede, The Netherlands |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, author |
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| Years active | 1973–present |
| Genres | Black comedy |
| Website | hansdorrestijn |
Hans Dorrestijn (born 16 June 1940 in Ede, Gelderland) is a Dutch comedian and writer.
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