Actor

Jan Decleir: Movies & Box Office

films: 64
on screen: 1971–2024
box office: $157M
average score: 62

Born: February 14, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace: Niel, Antwerp, Belgium
Full name: Jan Amanda Gustaaf Decleir
Citizenship: Belgium
Occupations: Movie actor, Stage actor
Years active: 1971-present
Spouses: Caroline van Gastel, Brechtje Louwaard
Children: 3

Biggest hits

The Best Jan Decleir Movies

The films of Jan Decleir that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Claus Family 2 (2022) leads with $120M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Jan Decleir's Career in Numbers

Jan Decleir's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jan Decleir works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mira (1971) to Will (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Jan Decleir Movies by Decade

1970s 5
1980s 6
1990s 11
2000s 23
2010s 16
2020s 3

The 2000s were Jan Decleir's busiest decade, with 23 films.

Jan Decleir Movies by Genre

Drama 27
Comedy 10
Romance 6
Family 5
Fantasy 4
Action 3
History 2
War 2
Music 1
Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Jan Decleir has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of comedy (10).

Jan Decleir Career Milestones

First film: Mira 1971
Biggest box office hit: The Claus Family 2 $120M worldwide
Best-rated film: Will Movie Echo Score 69
Newest film: Will 2024

64 credits

Jan Decleir Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jan Decleir is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jan Decleir?

Jan Decleir was born in Niel, Antwerp, Belgium in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who Jan Decleir Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jan Decleir shares the most films with. Koen De Bouw comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Betty Schuurman (5).

FAQ

Jan Decleir: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jan Decleir has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jan Decleir been in?

Jan Decleir is credited on 64 films, from 1971 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jan Decleir's highest-grossing movie?

The Claus Family 2 (2022) is Jan Decleir's biggest box office hit, with $120M worldwide, ahead of Nova Zembla (2011) ($11M). Across every film with box office figures, Jan Decleir's movies have made $157M.

Jan Decleir's biggest hits

What is the best Jan Decleir movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jan Decleir's best-rated film is Will (2024) with a score of 69, followed by The Claus Family (2021) (54).

Best Jan Decleir movies, ranked

How old is Jan Decleir?

Jan Decleir is 80 years old, born on February 14, 1946 in Niel, Antwerp, Belgium.

What is Jan Decleir's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jan Decleir's filmography is Will (2024), in the role of The Professor.

Who does Jan Decleir work with most often?

Jan Decleir shares the most films with Koen De Bouw (7 films), Betty Schuurman (5 films) and Tamar van den Dop (4 films).

The Best Jan Decleir Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 64 credits.

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