Piet Hendriks

Actor and 'cabaretier' Piet Hendriks played Piet on Sesamstraat, the Dutch co-production of Sesame Street, from 1976 to 1982.

Piet was a grandfather figure to the Muppets. He had his own workshop, where he built and repaired things in his spare time. His sister Magda, played by Mieke Verstraete, was a part of the cast for a few seasons as well.

Along with Sien Diels and Annet van Heusden, Piet was one of the original Sesamstraat actors from the first series in 1976. Before Sesamstraat, Piet played roles in various other kids shows, including a classic Dutch series Ja Zuster, Nee Zuster. Piet left Sesamstraat in 1982 due to a conflict with the director and Erik J. Meijer. Lex Goudsmit took over the grandfather part. Record albums and cassettes featuring Piet were still available in stores for a long time.

Piet Hendriks was born in Nieuwendam on December 13th, 1918. He passed away on April 6th, 2000.