Belgian actors who were born in 1936
Here are 8 famous actors from Belgium were born in 1936:
Wies Andersen
Wies Andersen (February 6, 1936 Antwerp-) a.k.a. Aloïs de Bois is a Belgian film director and actor. He has one child, Brick de Bois.
Wies Andersen began his career in the entertainment industry as a theater actor before transitioning to film. He is known for his work in French and Belgian cinema, particularly in directing art-house films that often depict bleak and gritty subjects. Some of his most notable works include "Le Boucher", "La Voie Lactée", and "Solaris".
Andersen has won several awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Palme d'Or at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival for his film "The Working Class Goes to Heaven". He has also been awarded the Order of the Crown and the Order of Leopold, among other honors.
Aside from his work in film, Andersen is also known for his activism and political involvement. He has been vocal about his left-wing views and has supported various social and political causes throughout his career.
Francis Lemaire
Francis Lemaire (June 9, 1936 Verviers-March 5, 2013 Paris) a.k.a. Francis Le Maire was a Belgian actor. He had one child, Christophe Lemaire.
Francis Lemaire began his acting career in the early 1960s, and quickly gained notoriety for his versatile performances in theater, film, and television. He worked extensively in French and Belgian productions, and his talent for portraying a wide spectrum of characters made him a sought-after actor in the industry.
One of Lemaire's most notable early roles was in the 1968 film "Les Gauloises Bleues," which was directed by Michel Cournot. He went on to appear in several other noteworthy films throughout his career, including "L'Argent des Autres" (1978), "Mortelle Randonnée" (1983), and "Puissance de la parole" (1988).
In addition to his work in film, Lemaire was also a prominent stage actor. He performed in numerous productions with the National Theatre of Belgium, and was widely recognized as one of the country's most accomplished actors.
Lemaire continued to act well into his later years, and remained a beloved figure in the world of theater and film until his death in 2013.
Max Schnur
Max Schnur (December 17, 1936 Antwerp-February 26, 1995 Antwerp) was a Belgian actor.
Schnur appeared in numerous Belgian and French films, cementing his reputation as a talented and versatile actor. Some of his most notable film credits include "Le Pianiste," "Le Retour de Martin Guerre," and "Le Moustachu". He was also a regular figure on Belgian television shows, where he showcased his comedic skills. Aside from his acting career, Schnur was also a passionate advocate for animal rights, devoting much of his time and resources to animal welfare organizations. He passed away in 1995 at the age of 58.
Julos Beaucarne
Julos Beaucarne (June 27, 1936 Écaussinnes-) a.k.a. Beaucarne, Julos is a Belgian poet, musician, singer-songwriter and actor. His child is called Christophe Beaucarne.
Julos Beaucarne is known for his highly poetic and philosophical lyrics which are often accompanied by traditional French and Belgian folk music. He began his career as a poet and performer in the 1950s and was later discovered by Jacques Brel, who helped launch his music career. Beaucarne has released numerous albums throughout his career and has also appeared in several films and television shows. He is highly regarded in Belgium and France for his contributions to the arts and culture scene. In addition to his work as an artist, Beaucarne is also an environmental activist and has been involved in various conservation efforts throughout his life.
Nolle Versyp
Nolle Versyp (May 31, 1936 Ghent-October 5, 2006 Belgium) otherwise known as Arnold Versyp or Nolle Versijp was a Belgian actor.
Versyp was a prolific actor, having appeared in over 40 films and television series throughout his career. He began acting in the 1960s, and quickly became a well-known face in Belgian cinema. Some of his most notable films include "De Witte van Sichem" ("The White Sheik of Sichem"), "Waterloo," and "Mira".
In addition to his work in film, Versyp was also a prominent figure in Belgian theater. He appeared in numerous stage productions throughout his career, including both classical and contemporary works.
Versyp was highly respected in the Belgian entertainment industry, and was awarded the title of "Knight in the Order of the Crown" by King Albert II of Belgium in 2005. He passed away the following year at the age of 70.
Jean-Claude Bernardet
Jean-Claude Bernardet (August 2, 1936 Charleroi-) is a Belgian film director, screenwriter, actor, writer, film critic and film editor.
He moved to Brazil in 1954 and became a significant figure of the Brazilian Cinema Novo movement, directing and editing several films, including "O Desafio" (1965) and "A Opinião Pública" (1967). Bernardet also taught film theory and criticism at the University of São Paulo and has published several books on the subject, including "Cinema e História do Brasil" (1995). In addition to his work in film, Bernardet has also written novels and essays, and he continues to contribute to the field of film criticism in Brazil.
Roger Michael
Roger Michael (January 7, 1936 Brussels-) is a Belgian actor.
He rose to prominence in the 1960s, starring in several French and Belgian films. Michael's most notable roles include that of the lead character in the 1967 film, "Le Samouraï", which is considered a modern classic in French cinema. He also acted in American films, such as "The Day of the Jackal" (1973) and "The Longest Day" (1962). In addition to his film career, Michael has also worked extensively on stage and television. He is considered one of the most iconic actors in Belgian and French cinema.
Paul Louka
Paul Louka (August 17, 1936 Marcinelle-July 23, 2011 Montignies-sur-Sambre) also known as Vital-Paul Delporte or Paul Louka was a Belgian composer, singer, painter, author, showman and actor.
Born in Marcinelle, Belgium, Louka was raised in a family of artists and musicians. As a child, he showed a natural talent for music and began studying piano and composition at a young age. Throughout his career, he composed over 900 songs, many of which were recorded by popular artists in Belgium and France.
In addition to his music career, Louka was also a prolific painter and author. He published several books of poetry and essays, and exhibited his artwork in galleries across Europe. He was also known for his theatrical performances, which incorporated his music, art and storytelling.
Despite facing health issues later in life, Louka continued to perform and create until his passing in 2011. Today, he is remembered as one of Belgium's most versatile and influential artists.