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Paul Haenen retires as Bert's voice after 50+ years in Sesamstraat

Dutch actor steps down following the death of longtime co-star Wim T. Schippers, who voiced Ernie.

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What to know

  • Paul Haenen, 80, is retiring as the voice of Bert after over 50 years, ending his run with the Dutch Sesame Street.
  • Wim T. Schippers, who voiced Ernie for decades, died in June; Haenen says he cannot accept a replacement for his longtime partner.
  • Haenen has agreed to mentor the studio in finding his successor and will help transition the role to a new generation.

Paul Haenen Voice actor, Bert in Dutch SesamstraatWim T. Schippers Voice actor, Ernie in Dutch Sesamstraat

Paul Haenen retires as Bert's voice after 50+ years in Sesamstraat
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Sep 21Sep 22yesterdaynow · 9:54 AM ET
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    Haenen announces retirement via Bert puppet

    The actor made the announcement through his Bert puppet character, speaking the line that echoed his grief over Schippers' death.

    “Waar ben je nou Ernie? Ik mis je.”
    — Paul Haenen (as Bert)
    • nieuws.nos.nl

      Paul Haenen stopt als Bert in Sesamstraat: 'Waar ben je nou Ernie, ik mis je'

      nieuws.nos.nlBluesky4d ago84▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  2. background

    Paul Haenen announces retirement as Bert's voice — After more than 50 years voicing Bert in the Dutch Sesame Street, Haenen announced his decision on his RTL 4 program Margreet Dolman Begrijpt 'T, citing his inability to accept a replacement for Schippers as Ernie and his desire to give a new generation a chance.

  3. background

    Wim T. Schippers, voice of Ernie, dies at 83 — The Dutch voice actor and artist, who had worked in television and radio since the 1960s voicing Ernie, Kermit the Frog, and Count von Count, passed away at 83 years old.

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