Walter De Buck was a Belgian actor known for Het recht van de sterkste, Paradijsvogels, and De roste wasser. He was born on July 13, 1934, in Gent, Flanders, Belgium and passed away on December 21, 2014, in Gent, Belgium due to esophageal cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Walter De Buck had a passion for the arts from a young age. He studied at the Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Ghent, where he graduated with honors in 1954. He founded the vzw Trefpunt in 1962, playing a significant role in revitalizing the Gentse Feesten in 1969.
Career
Walter was not only an actor but also a talented sculptor and composer. He made his artistic debut at Expo 58 and won several awards for his sculptures. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he gained popularity as a singer and contributed significantly to the Ghent Festival during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Death and Legacy
Walter De Buck passed away on December 21, 2014, in Gent, Belgium, after battling esophageal cancer. His legacy continues through his artistic contributions and the cultural impact he made in Ghent and beyond, especially with the revival of the Ghent Festival.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | De roste wasser | Zanger, Accordeonist (TV Movie) |
| 1973 | Paradijsvogels | Tsjiele Nossel (TV Movie) |
| 1975 | Het recht van de sterkste | Composer (TV Movie) |
| 1973 | Paradijsvogels | Composer (TV Movie) |