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Jim Bakkum, actor
Actor

Jim Bakkum: Movies & Box Office

films
14
on screen
2004–2024
box office
$20.8M
Born
August 10, 1987 (age 39)
Birthplace
Egmond-Binnen, Netherlands
Full name
Jimmy Johannes Bakkum
Citizenship
Dutch
Occupations
Singer, actor, stage actor, television personality
Years active
2003-present
Spouses
Bettina Holwerda
Children
2
Career at a glance

Jim Bakkum's Career in Numbers

Jim Bakkum's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jim Bakkum works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Snowfever (2004) to Loving Bali (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jim Bakkum Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 6
  3. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Jim Bakkum's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Jim Bakkum Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 7
  • Romance 4
  • Drama 1
  • Family 1
  • Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Jim Bakkum has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of romance (4).

Jim Bakkum Career Milestones

First film
Snowfever 2004
Biggest box office hit
No Such Thing as Housewives $3.23M worldwide
Newest film
Loving Bali 2024
14 credits

Jim Bakkum Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jim Bakkum is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jim Bakkum?

Jim Bakkum was born in Egmond-Binnen, Netherlands in 1987 and is 39 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jimmy Johannes Bakkum (born 10 August 1987 in Egmond‑Binnen, Netherlands) first captured national attention as the teenage runner‑up on the inaugural Dutch season of Idols in 2002, a breakthrough that launched a multifaceted career spanning music, theatre, film and television. After his debut single “Tell Her” topped the Dutch charts in May 2003, he followed with the gold‑certified album Impressed, cementing his status as a pop sensation while simultaneously balancing acting studies and early theatre work. His early discography, including the albums Ready (2004) and Dance With Me (2005), showcased a blend of pop‑dance tracks that often reflected his burgeoning love of dance, a passion that later earned him the title of champion on the Dutch version of Dancing with the Stars in 2005. Beyond the studio, Bakkum expanded into voice acting with the role of Hippix in Asterix and the Vikings and took on a leading police‑drama part in the series BOKS, demonstrating his adaptability across media.

From 2006 onward, Bakkum devoted much of his energy to musical theatre, starring as Danny Zuko in a nationwide tour of Grease, then embodying Nick Piazza in Fame and later Fiyero in the Dutch production of Wicked (2011‑2013). His stage presence was further highlighted in productions such as Hairspray, Flashdance, and Blood Brothers, each role reinforcing his reputation as a versatile performer. Television continued to feature Bakkum as a host, mentor and contestant, including his 2025 co‑hosting duties on The Headliner alongside Marieke Elsinga. Off‑stage, his personal narrative intertwined with his art: he met actress Bettina Holwerda during the Grease tour, their partnership culminating in marriage in June 2011 and the birth of two children, Lux (2012) and Posy (2015). Today, Bakkum remains an active figure in Dutch entertainment, balancing recording projects, stage roles, and television appearances while maintaining a dedicated fan base across Europe.

FAQ

Jim Bakkum: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jim Bakkum been in?

Jim Bakkum is credited on 14 films, from 2004 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jim Bakkum's highest-grossing movie?

No Such Thing as Housewives (2017) is Jim Bakkum's biggest box office hit, with $3.23M worldwide, ahead of Loving Bali (2024) ($3.07M). Across every film with box office figures, Jim Bakkum's movies have made $20.8M.

Jim Bakkum's biggest hits

How old is Jim Bakkum?

Jim Bakkum is 39 years old, born on August 10, 1987 in Egmond-Binnen, Netherlands.

What is Jim Bakkum's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jim Bakkum's filmography is Loving Bali (2024).

Who does Jim Bakkum work with most often?

Jim Bakkum shares the most films with Juvat Westendorp (4 films) and Edwin Jonker (3 films).

The Best Jim Bakkum Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 credits.

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