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Wim T. Schippers

Wim T. Schippers

Dutch artist, comedian, television director, and voice actor (born 1942)

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  • Jun 15

    Wim T. Schippers, Dutch absurdist artist and voice of Ernie, dies at 83

    Dutch artist, television maker, and the voice of Ernie in Sesamstraat, Wim T. Schippers, died on 10 June 2026 at the age of 83, his foundation announced.

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