Quick Facts
Born:
1946-02-14
Birthplace:
Niel, Flanders, Belgium
Credits:
123 Total Roles
Jan Decleir
Acting
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Biography
Jan Decleir (born February 14, 1946, in Niel, Belgium) is a Belgian film, television and stage actor, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Flemish cinema. He made his film debut in Mira (1971) and gained international recognition for his performances in Character (1997), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Oscar nominated drama Daens (1992). Alongside his extensive screen career, he is also a highly respected theatre actor and a central figure in Flemish cultural life.
Known For
Loft
Ludwig Tyberghein
Flying Home
Jos Pauwels
The Memory of a Killer
Angelo Ledda
Antonia's Line
Sebastian
The Claus Family
Noël Claus
Character
Dreverhaven
WILL
The Professor
The Claus Family 2
Noël Claus
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tummy Tom 3: Look Who's Visiting Tummy Tom! MOVIE | Verteller (BE) |
| 2025 | The Baronesses MOVIE | Lucien |
| 2024 | Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend for Tummy Tom MOVIE | Verteller (BE) |
| 2024 | Tummy Tom and the Lost Teddybear MOVIE | Verteller (BE) |
| 2023 | WILL MOVIE | The Professor |
| 2022 | The Claus Family 3 MOVIE | Noël Claus |
| 2021 | The Claus Family 2 MOVIE | Noël Claus |
| 2020 | The Claus Family MOVIE | Noël Claus |
| 2020 | The Barefoot Emperor MOVIE | Willy Brandt |
| 2019 | Een verkeerde toekomst MOVIE | Jules |