Coen Verbraak (Amsterdam, 1965) is a Dutch journalist, documentary maker and interviewer who has been one of the country's most acclaimed interviewers for decades. He studied history at the University of Groningen and began his career at Vrij Nederland; he has since worked for NRC Handelsblad, NPO Radio 1 and the public broadcasters HUMAN and NTR. His television series Kijken in de ziel (2009-2018) and the ongoing programme Over leven on NPO 2 are landmarks of the Dutch interview genre. His work has earned him the Zilveren Nipkowschijf (2010) and the Sonja Barend Award three times (2013, 2020 and 2025).
The sixth season of Over leven premiered on May 30, 2026 on NPO 2, with new guests discussing setbacks and life's meaning.
Alfabet Uitgevers releases the book Over leven on June 1, 2026, based on the television series of the same name.
Verbraak won the Sonja Barend Award for the third time on October 14, 2025, for his interview with former criminal lawyer Bram Moszkowicz in Over leven - as the first ever to appear on the honor roll three times.
The fifth season of Over leven started on May 10, 2025 on NPO 2, with guests including writer Jan Siebelink and lawyer Bram Moszkowicz.
Verbraak also presented the three-part interview series De wankelende rechtsstaat on NPO 2 in May 2025.
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