Ibo used to be a comedian, director, writer, journalist, and record- and TV-producer. At school he started the cabaret group "The Merry Young Five".

Books: Onder collega's (1954) En nu de moraal (1970) Brieven aan jou (1980) 75 jaar cabaret 40 jaar Wim Kan

Radio: De familie Doorsnee TV: Pension Hommeles Cabaretkroniek