Quick Facts
Born:
1938-02-02
Birthplace:
Vilvoorde, Belgium
Credits:
58 Total Roles
François Beukelaers
Acting
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Biography
François Beukelaers (2 February 1938 – February 2026) was a Belgian actor, stage director and singer. He studied theatre at the studio of the National Theatre in Antwerp. In 1965, Beukelaers made his debut as a professional director at the Antwerp KNS with Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". Throughout his career, he acted in a number of feature films, including Toute une nuit (1982), Brussels by Night (1983), and Ex Drummer (2007). Beukelaers received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Ostend Film Festival.
Known For
JCVD
JCVD's Father
Ex Drummer
Pa Verbeek
Tabula Rasa
Walter
Gangsta
Priest
Zillion
Diederik De Caluwe
Sister Smile
L'évêque
Everybody's Famous!
NTO directeur
Toute une nuit
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Making Of "Ex Drummer" MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Zillion MOVIE | Diederik De Caluwe |
| 2022 | When Giants Die MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | After the Rain MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Gangsta MOVIE | Priest |
| 2018 | Her name was MOVIE | Jef |
| 2017 | Tabula Rasa TV | Walter |
| 2016 | SIZZLIN’ BACON MOVIE | Dr. Löngschlöng |
| 2016 | Behind the Clouds MOVIE | Arnold |
| 2015 | Bevergem TV | Dokter |