Age, Biography and Wiki
Corry Brokken (Cornelia Maria Brokken) was born on 3 December, 1932 in Breda, Netherlands, is a Dutch singer and judge. Discover Corry Brokken's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
| Popular As |
Cornelia Maria Brokken |
| Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
3 December, 1932 |
| Birthday |
3 December |
| Birthplace |
Breda, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
31 May, 2016 |
| Died Place |
Laren, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
|
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 84 years old group.
Corry Brokken Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Corry Brokken height not available right now. We will update Corry Brokken's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Corry Brokken's Husband?
Her husband is Jan Meijerink (m. 1978), Reijndert Sleeswijk (m. 1968–1978), Cees See (m. 1956)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Jan Meijerink (m. 1978), Reijndert Sleeswijk (m. 1968–1978), Cees See (m. 1956) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Nancy Sleeswijk |
Corry Brokken Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Corry Brokken worth at the age of 84 years old? Corry Brokken’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Netherlands. We have estimated Corry Brokken's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Corry Brokken Social Network
Timeline
Cornelia Maria "Corry" Brokken (3 December 1932 – 31 May 2016) was a Dutch singer, television presenter and jurist.
Brokken was one of the most popular female singers in the Netherlands during the 1950s and 1960s, performing in the Sleeswijk Revue alongside Snip en Snap and scoring hits, some of which were translated chansons by Charles Aznavour.
In 1956, Brokken won the Nationaal Songfestival 1956 with the song "Voorgoed voorbij", which gave her the right to represent the Netherlands in the first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest alongside runner-up Jetty Paerl.
In 1957, she won the second edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Net als toen", representing the Netherlands.
Throughout her career, she scored a number of hits, sang in the popular Sleeswijk Revue with Snip en Snap, and had her own television show.
In 1957, she won the Nationaal Songfestival for the second time in a row, and represented the Netherlands again in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957.
Her entry "Net als toen", written by Willy van Hemert and composed by Guus Jansen, received most points from the international juries and gave the Netherlands its first win in the competition.
In 1958, Brokken won the Nationaal Songfestival once again, this time with the song "Heel de wereld".
In the international final, held in Hilversum, Netherlands, her entry finished in last place with only one point.
In the book The Eurovision Song Contest – The Official History, John Kennedy O'Connor notes that Corry is the only singer ever to have finished both first and last in the contest.
She ended her career as a singer in 1973 to study law, after which she became a lawyer and ultimately a judge.
She had ended her musical career in 1973 to study law, after which she became a lawyer.
She was later installed as a judge in 's-Hertogenbosch.
She was also the presenter of the Eurovision Song Contest 1976, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands, following the victory of Teach-In the year before.
In 1976, Brokken served as the presenter of the Eurovision Song Contest, and in 1997, she announced the results of the Dutch vote for that year's contest.
By that time she was no longer active as a singer.
In the 1990s she returned to the entertainment industry, performing on stage and recording a new album.
She also wrote a column for the weekly women's magazine Margriet.
Brokken died on 31 May 2016 at the age of 83.
Brokken was married three times and has a daughter, Nancy Sleeswijk.
