Joop van den Ende

Joop van den Ende is a Dutch impresario and entertainment entrepreneur known for founding and managing successful theater production companies. He played a key role in producing popular musicals such as "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Misérables." Van den Ende is also involved in television, founding Endemol, a major TV production company responsible for hits like "Big Brother." His work has significantly influenced both European theater and television industries, making him a prominent figure in entertainment business circles.