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Greg Shapiro

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Award-winning comedian and author living in Amsterdam for over 30 years
"America 1st," "Netherlands Second"
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Greg Shapiro: Comedian, American, Dutchman. From Chicago, he came to Amsterdam in 1994 to help establish the comedy theater Boom Chicago and help launch the careers of alumni such as Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele and Jason Sudeikis. He has hosted the Dutch Comedy Central News. He voiced the viral ‘Netherlands Second’ video (with over 50 million views online). And he is the author of books like How to be Dutch: The Quiz and The American Netherlander. He is married to a Dutch woman, and together they own a Black Labrador who will lick you if she gets the chance.

Credentials
Awards
  • Fmr. Amsterdammer of the Year, Honoree Viral Video of the Year 'Netherlands 2nd'

Publications and Shows
  • Author of How to Be Dutch: the Quiz, Author of The American Netherlander

Education
  • Studied Theater at Northwestern University

Professional Association
  • One of the originals at Boom Chicago Comedy Theater, Amsterdam.

Achievements
  • Former host Comedy Central News, Netherlands. Currently touring 9th solo show

UNESCO Sites
Quirky
Colonial History
Hear why capitalism, bikes without brakes, and jenever all started here
Walking Tour
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60 mins