Jimmy Johannes Bakkum (born 10 August 1987) is a Dutch singer, actor,
stage actor and television personality. Rising to nationwide fame
after becoming runner-up in the first season of Dutch singing
competition series Idols, he has released five albums and made a
career in musicals and film. In television, he appeared in a Dutch
version of Dancing with the Stars, which he won.As a child, Bakkum was
encouraged to sing and act by his parents. He started a band with his
older brother Danny and also performed in amateur theatre productions.
In 2002, his brother suggested that he audition for the Dutch TV
talent programme Idols. He became the youngest contestant at 15 years
of age.After coming second in the competition, he was signed by Wilde
Productions and released his first single "Tell Her" in May 2003. The
song charted at #1 in the Netherlands. His second single, "This Love
Is Real" which is a cover of the original song by CB Milton (he was
also signed to Wilde Productions) was released in July 2003 where it
reached the top 3. Shortly after Jim's 16th birthday, in August 2003
he released his debut album Impressed; this reached #1 in the Dutch
album charts and reached gold status (40,000 copies sold).In April
2004, Bakkum was nominated for 2 TMF awards; Best Newcomer and Best
Singer. He won the Best Newcomer award. His second album Ready was
released in May 2004 and reached the Top 10 of the Dutch Album Charts. Jim Bakkum Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter