Johan Heldenbergh: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 2003–2025
- box office
- $24.4M
- average score
- 63
- Born
- February 9, 1967 (age 59)
- Birthplace
- Wilrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium
- Citizenship
- Belgium
- Occupations
- Actor, Playwright, Screenwriter, Theatre director, Film director
- Years active
- 1995-present
- Spouses
- Joke Devynck
- Children
- 3
The Best Johan Heldenbergh Movies
The highest-rated films Johan Heldenbergh is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Quo Vadis, Aida? (2021) scores highest, at 92. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 92 Quo Vadis, Aida? 2021 · Colonel Karremans -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 The Hummingbird Project 2019 · Amish Elder -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 The Worst Ones 2023 · Gabriel, le réalisateur -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 55 Steps 2018 · Robert -
Movie Echo Score: Score 42 Ad Vitam 2025 · Vanaken
Johan Heldenbergh's Career in Numbers
Johan Heldenbergh's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Johan Heldenbergh works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Any Way the Wind Blows (2003) to Ad Vitam (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Johan Heldenbergh Movies by Decade
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 16
- 2020s 6
The 2010s were Johan Heldenbergh's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Johan Heldenbergh Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Comedy 4
- Action 3
- Thriller 2
- Crime 1
- Biography 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Johan Heldenbergh has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Johan Heldenbergh Career Milestones
- First film
- Any Way the Wind Blows 2003
- Biggest box office hit
- Dumped $6.37M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Quo Vadis, Aida? Movie Echo Score 92
- Newest film
- Ad Vitam 2025
Johan Heldenbergh Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Johan Heldenbergh is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 24 as actor. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Johan Heldenbergh
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Johan Heldenbergh Movies as an Actor
24- 2025 Ad Vitam as Vanaken · Action Movie Echo Score: 42
- 2023 The Worst Ones as Gabriel, le réalisateur · Drama Worldwide box office: $319K Movie Echo Score: 60
- 2022
inert as Jozef · Thriller - 2021
Cool Abdoul as Ron · Crime - 2021
My Dad Is a Sausage as Paul · Comedy - 2021 Quo Vadis, Aida? as Colonel Karremans · Drama Worldwide box office: $813K Movie Echo Score: 92
- 2019
The Breitner Commando as Colonel Andreas Breitner · Drama - 2019
Porcelain as Arend · Drama - 2019 The Hummingbird Project as Amish Elder · Drama Worldwide box office: $878K Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2018 55 Steps as Robert · Biography Movie Echo Score: 55
- 2018
Carnivores as Paul Brozek · Thriller Worldwide box office: $189K - 2018
Dumped as Thierry · Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.37M - 2017
Gaspard at the Wedding as Max · Comedy Worldwide box office: $869K - 2017
Younger Days as Alex · Drama - 2017
The Confessions Drama Worldwide box office: $1.86M - 2016
Belgica as Bruno Schollaert · Drama Worldwide box office: $600K - 2015
Through the Air as Renaud · Drama - 2013
The Broken Circle Breakdown Drama Worldwide box office: $6.04M - 2011
Come As You Are as Maarten - Lars' Dad · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.72M - 2011
Swimsuit 46 as Pascal · Drama - 2010
Turquoise as Koenraad De Schepper · Romance - 2007
Firmin as Overvaller 'Bush' · Action Worldwide box office: $1.76M - 2007
Firmin as Overvaller 'Bush' · Action Worldwide box office: $1.76M - 2003
Any Way the Wind Blows as Schoesetters · Comedy
Who Is Johan Heldenbergh?
Johan Heldenbergh was born in Wilrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 2003, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Johan Heldenbergh is a renowned Belgian actor, playwright, screenwriter, theatre director and film director. Born on February 9th, 1967, he has made a name for himself on the international stage, featuring in esteemed roles in films such as A Day in a Life (2007), Moscow, Belgium (2008), The Misfortunates (2009), The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012), and The Zookeeper's Wife (2017). His acting career has not been limited to film, with Heldenbergh also making appearances in several television series. Heldenbergh's talent extends beyond acting, as he is also an accomplished screenwriter and filmmaker.
In his personal life, he lived for 19 years with the Flemish actress Joke Devynck, with whom he shares three children, one of which is a pair of twins. The couple separated in 2013. Heldenbergh is also involved in theatre work, being a part of Compagnie Cecilia, an initiative formed in 2006 with Arne Sierens. His theatre contributions range from acting to coaching, making Heldenbergh a multi-faceted figure in the world of theatre and film. His work extends beyond Belgium, garnering him international fame and respect within the film and theatre industries.
Who Johan Heldenbergh Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Johan Heldenbergh shares the most films with. Annick Christiaens comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Sam Louwyck (2).
Johan Heldenbergh: Questions & Answers
How many movies Johan Heldenbergh has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Johan Heldenbergh been in?
Johan Heldenbergh is credited on 25 films, from 2003 to 2025. 24 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Johan Heldenbergh's highest-grossing movie?
Dumped (2018) is Johan Heldenbergh's biggest box office hit, with $6.37M worldwide, ahead of The Broken Circle Breakdown (2013) ($6.04M). Across every film with box office figures, Johan Heldenbergh's movies have made $24.4M.
Johan Heldenbergh's biggest hits What is the best Johan Heldenbergh movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Johan Heldenbergh's best-rated film is Quo Vadis, Aida? (2021) with a score of 92, followed by The Hummingbird Project (2019) (65).
Best Johan Heldenbergh movies, ranked How old is Johan Heldenbergh?
Johan Heldenbergh is 59 years old, born on February 9, 1967 in Wilrijk, Flemish Region, Belgium.
What is Johan Heldenbergh's newest movie?
The most recent film on Johan Heldenbergh's filmography is Ad Vitam (2025), in the role of Vanaken.
Who does Johan Heldenbergh work with most often?
Johan Heldenbergh shares the most films with Annick Christiaens (3 films), Sam Louwyck (2 films) and Jan Decleir (2 films).
The Best Johan Heldenbergh Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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