Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Bakkum
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 10, 1987(1987-08-10)
Age	37
Birthplace	Egmond-Binnen
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	North Holland
Horoscope	Leo

Jim Bakkum Biography

Jim Bakkum is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on August 10, 1987 in Egmond-Binnen, North Holland, Netherlands. A singer turned actor, he was first recognized when he was runner-up on the initial season Idols. He released more than a dozen of his own successful album, which included his top gold-selling debut album , Impressed. He also took home his first prize on Netherlands’ Dancing with the Stars in 2005.

He was a part-time actor in the film Verliefd in Ibiza together with In 2013, he starred in the feature film Verliefd op Ibiza alongside Kim Feenstra..

As a child, Bakkum was encouraged to sing and act by his parents. He started a band with his older brother Danny and also performed in amateur theatre productions. In 2002, his brother suggested that he audition for the Dutch TV talent programme Idols. He became the youngest contestant at 15 years of age.

After coming second in the competition, he was signed by Wilde Productions and released his first single “Tell Her” in May 2003. The song charted at #1 in the Netherlands. His second single, “This Love Is Real” which is a cover of the original song by CB Milton (he was also signed to Wilde Productions) was released in July 2003 where it reached the top 3. Shortly after Jim’s 16th birthday, in August 2003 he released his debut album Impressed; this reached

1 in the Dutch album charts and reached gold status (40,000 copies sold).

Danny and his brother, Danny have been born to Marja as well as Jan Bakkum. He was married Bettina Holwerda in 2011 , and they have two kids, Posy as well as Lux.

Jim Bakkum Net Worth

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

The parents of his were encouraging him to perform and sing in his early years and he formed the band with his older brother. He also participated in theatre productions for amateurs.

He has performed recurring roles in various dramas such as Boks as well as Seinpost Den Haag. He has also directed musicals such as Grease, Wicked, and Flashdance.

Jimmy Johannes Bakkum (born 10 August 1987) is a Dutch singer, actor, stage actor and television personality. Rising to nationwide fame after becoming runner-up in the first season of Dutch singing competition series Idols, he has released five albums and made a career in musicals and film. In television, he appeared in a Dutch version of Dancing with the Stars, which he won.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jim Bakkum height 6 ft 3 in Jim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jim Bakkum Dating?

According to our records, Jim Bakkum married to Bettina Holwerda. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Bakkum’s is not dating anyone.

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In the fall of 2007, Bakkum toured with his show ‘Jim in Concert’ through various Dutch theaters before he started the role of Nick Piazza in the musical Fame as of January 2008.

Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Jim Bakkum celebrates birthday on August 10 of every year.

In the spring of 2007, he hosted the TV show De weg naar Fame (“The Way to Fame”) in which the leading roles of the musical Fame were selected. Bakkum already had the role of Nick Piazza, so in the show he guided the contestants and also hosted the show.