Jan Mesdag

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jan Mesdag
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 8, 1953(1953-12-08)
Age	71
Date Of Death	December 4, 1988, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Birthplace	Rotterdam
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	South Holland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jan Mesdag Biography

Jan Mesdag is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on December 8, 1953 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands.

After completing gymnasium in Rotterdam, Mesdag moved in 1974 to Utrecht. There, he studied music for a year. He noticed he was favoring practice over theory. For that reason, he decided to study classical voice for the next two years at the Utrecht conservatory. In 1977 he was accepted at the Kleinkunstacademie (cabaret academy) in Amsterdam. Jan Mesdag’s classmates included noted Dutch cabaretiers Kees Prins, Arjan Ederveen and Rik Hoogendoorn.

A workshop of a certain American artist was so inspiring that in 1979, Mesdag decided to move to New York City to continue his education. From May 1979 until January 1981, Mesdag took stage acting lessons with the teacher Stella Adler and completed workshops at the Circle Repertory Company and elsewhere. He performed with cabaretier Steve Ross in the Broadway Theatre Club in Ted Hook’s On Stage. When American immigration discovered that Mesdag was in the U.S. on a student visa and was working, Mesdag returned to Amsterdam.

Jan Mesdag Net Worth

Jan Mesdag is one of the richest Singer from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jan Mesdag 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jan Mesdag (Rotterdam, Netherlands, December 9, 1953 — December 4, 1988) was a Dutch singer and cabaret artist.

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Mesdag’s last wish was to sing the works of Jacques Brel. Friends helped him to record an album in summer 1988. The best Dutch translator of Brel songs, Ernst van Altena, translated a number of new songs. Nico van der Linden handled the arrangements and musical accompaniment. Jacques Brel himself gave approval to the project. The album was released in November 1988 to positive reviews. Mesdag could enjoy his success for only one month, as on December 4 he died, a few days before his 35th birthday. Jan Mesdag zingt Brel (“Jan Mesdag sings Brel”) is recognized as one of the best Dutch Brel translations.

Facts & Trivia

Rodrick Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Jan Mesdag celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Jan Mesdag

1. Jan Mesdag was a Dutch singer and cabaret artist.
2. He was born on January 9, 1937 in Amsterdam.
3. Mesdag started his career as a jazz musician.
4. He became famous for his satirical songs and performances.
5. Mesdag released several albums throughout his career.
6. His most popular song is “De Bostella”.
7. Mesdag passed away on October 28, 1978 at the age of 41.
8. He is remembered as one of the greatest Dutch cabaret artists.
9. Mesdag’s legacy continues to inspire new generations of performers.
10. His music remains popular in the Netherlands today.