Paul de Munnik Biography: Age, Real Name, Career, Education, Height, Parents, wife, Children, Nationality, TV Shows

> Full Name: Paul Frederik de Munnik

> Date of Birth: September 30, 1970

> Place of Birth: Dronten, Netherlands

> Nationality: Dutch

> Profession: Singer, Musician

> Years Active: 1989 – present

> Genres: Dutch-language music

> Instruments: Piano, Guitar

> Labels: Universal Music Group, PDM Records

> Associated Acts: Acda en De Munnik, De Poema’s, Paul with Band, The Streamers, Musketiers, Engel & Paul

> Related Artists: Thomas Acda, Maarten van Roozendaal

Early Life and Education

Paul de Munnik was born in Dronten in 1970. As a child, he sang in his mother’s church choir and also played in a new-age band. He was a close friend of actor Kees Boot, and together they organized cultural evenings at their high school, Almere College.

Paul de Munnik later studied at the Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam. There, he met Thomas Acda, who was attending drama school in the same building. They graduated in 1993 with a joint theater project that won the Pisuisse Prize. After graduation, Paul de Munnik briefly worked as a teacher at the Cabaret Academy and also acted in TV series such as Pleidooi, Help, and Een Galerij. He also worked at the Netherlands Film Museum.

Career

In 1995, Paul de Munnik reunited with Thomas Acda to form the duo Acda en De Munnik. Their first theater show Zwerf’On was a success, and the songs were later released on CD. The duo became very popular in Dutch music and theater.

In 2007, Paul de Munnik worked with Kees Prins and JP den Tex on the program Op weg naar huis (On the Way Home). He also published a book of lyrics by Bram Vermeulen, one of his inspirations.

In 2010, Paul de Munnik performed Brellando with Fernando Lameirinhas and Riet Muylaert, celebrating songs of Jacques Brel. Later, in 2011/2012, he toured with Maarten van Roozendaal in Heimwee naar de hemel (Homesick for Heaven), performing songs of deceased artists.

In 2014, Acda en De Munnik announced their farewell. Their last shows were in 2015 at the Royal Theater Carré, where both received royal honors and the Andreas Medal from Amsterdam.

Paul de Munnik then began his solo career. In 2016, he toured small venues and released his solo album with Wouter Planteijdt.

In 2021, Paul de Munnik released the song Als ik je weer zie with Thomas Acda, Maan, and Typhoon. He also joined The Streamers, a group that gave free livestream concerts during the pandemic. Paul de Munnik later voiced a character in the audiobook Zachtop lachen.

In 2022, Paul de Munnik released Stap in met mij with MEAU.

In 2023, Acda en De Munnik reunited and started performing again.

FAQs 

1. What is Paul de Munnik real name?

- Paul de Munnik full name is Paul Frederik de Munnik.

2. How old is Paul de Munnik?

- Paul de Munnik was born on September 30, 1970, which makes him 54 years old (as of 2025).

3. What is Paul de Munnik nationality?

- Paul de Munnik is Dutch.

4. What is Paul de Munnik career?

- Paul de Munnik is a singer, musician, and performer, best known as part of the duo Acda en De Munnik.

5. Where did Paul de Munnik study?

- Paul de Munnik studied at the Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam, a school for cabaret and performing arts.

6. How tall is Paul de Munnik?

- Paul de Munnik exact height is to be around 1.78 m (5 feet 10 inches).

7. Who are Paul de Munnik parents and siblings?

- Details about Paul de Munnik parents and siblings are not publicly available, but it is known that his mother encouraged his music through the church choir.

8. Is Paul de Munnik married or in a relationship?

- Paul de Munnik keeps his personal life private, so there is little public information about his wife or relationship.

9. Does Paul de Munnik have children?

- Information about Paul de Munnik children is not publicly shared.

10. What TV shows has Paul de Munnik acted in?

- Paul de Munnik appeared in TV series such as Pleidooi, Help, and Een Galerij.