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Jan Decleir
Born as Jan Amanda Gustaaf Decleir on 14 February 1946, Jan Decleir is a distinguished Belgian movie and stage actor renowned for his roles in various critically acclaimed productions. With a career establishing his mark with his role in Fons Rademakers's Mira in 1971, he has made appearances in numerous Flemish and Dutch films and TV shows. His performance at the International New Scene for Dario Fo's play Mistero Buffo entrenched his reputation in theatre. Internationally, he gained recognition through the TV series Sil de strandjutter in 1976. He began gaining momentum in Hollywood with roles in Oscar-winning movies including Karakter and Antonia. He was also instrumental in establishing Belgium's portrayal of Sinterklaas from 1993 until 2019.
In 2003, Decleir was applauded for his role in the thriller The Memory of a Killer (The Alzheimer Case), leading to talks of a Hollywood remake. For several years, he also led the Studio Herman Teirnlick, inviting actors from various theater companies to teach. Decleir has been married to Brechtje Louwaard since 1 April 2006 and they share 3 children. Decleir continues participating actively in the film industry, contributing in more than a hundred Belgian, Dutch, French, and German productions.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Jan Amanda Gustaaf Decleir
Born: Niel, Antwerp, Belgium
Citizenship: Belgium
Birthday: February 14, 1946
Occupations: Movie actor, Stage actor
Years Active: 1971-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Caroline van Gastel, Brechtje Louwaard
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Movies Featuring Jan Decleir
The Memory of a Killer
This Magnificent Cake!
The Claus Family
The Claus Family 2
Will
Marieke, Marieke
Smoorverliefd
Finn
14-18 Spektakel-Musical
Nova Zembla
Flying Home
Café Derby
Ay Ramon!
Wat Mannen Willen
The Surprise
Don’t Shoot
Sinterklaas en de Wakkere Nachten
Me and Kaminski
Lijmen/Het been
The Blind Spot
the Detour
Brush with Fate
Father’s Affair
The Barefoot Emperor
Mariken
Villa Des Roses
The Edelweiss Pirates
The Kiss
Winky’s Horse
Someone Else’s Happiness
Blind
King of the World
Where Is Winky’s Horse?
The Sacrament
Hop
Koko Flanel
Two Queens and One Consort
Toute une nuit
Off Screen
Long Weekend
Wolfsbergen
The van Paemel Family
Firmin
John the Fearless
Zware jongens
Firmin
The Lion of Flanders
The Conscript
Priest Daens
Mira
Burned Bridges
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
Little Crumb
Pallieter
Antonia’s Line
Anchoress
Shades
La vie sexuelle des Belges partie 2 - Camping Cosmos
Sister Smile
Character
Chronicle of a Passion
Les Barons
Limo
S.
Career Timeline
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2015
Café Derby
Bisschop
Ay Ramon!
Saint Nicholas
Wat Mannen Willen
Pastoor
The Surprise
Cornald Muller
Me and Kaminski
Holm
2007
Blind
Dokter Victor Verbeecke
Where Is Winky’s Horse?
Oom Siem/Sinterklaas
Wolfsbergen
Ernst
Firmin
Freddy White
Firmin
Freddy White
2005
The Memory of a Killer
Winky’s Horse
Oom Siem / Sinterklaas
Someone Else’s Happiness
Johnny De Flow
Off Screen
John Voerman
Long Weekend
Jos
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