Herman Koch

Herman Koch
Herman Koch in 2015
Born	(1953-09-05) 5 September 1953 (age 71) Arnhem, Netherlands
Pen name	Menno Voorhof
Occupation	Writer, actor
Period	1984–present
Notable works	The Dinner (2009)
Spouse	Amalia
Children	1
Website
www.hermankoch.com
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Herman Koch (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦɛrmɑŋ ˈkɔx]; born 5 September 1953) is a Dutch writer and actor. He has written short stories, novels, and columns. His best-selling novel The Dinner (2009) has been translated into 21 languages. He has acted for radio, television, and film. He co-created the long-running TV series Jiskefet (1990–2005).