Belgian actors who were born in 1970
Here are 8 famous actors from Belgium were born in 1970:
Werner De Smedt
Werner De Smedt (July 17, 1970 Ninove-) is a Belgian actor.
He is best known for his roles in Belgian films and TV shows such as "Witse", "Code 37", and "Salamander". De Smedt began his acting career in the 1990s and has since become a prominent figure in the Belgian entertainment industry. In addition to his work in film and television, De Smedt has also worked as a stage actor and has appeared in numerous theatrical productions. He has been the recipient of several awards for his work including the Best Actor award at the Monte Carlo TV Festival for his performance in "Salamander". Outside of acting, De Smedt is also known for his philanthropic work and is an ambassador for several charitable organizations.
De Smedt grew up in a family of actors, which inspired him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He studied drama at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and later attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. De Smedt made his on-screen debut in the Belgian TV series "Flikken" in 1999, and has since acted in numerous Belgian and Dutch series and films.
In addition to his acting career, De Smedt is also a passionate musician and has played in several bands throughout his career. He is a skilled drummer and has performed in various jazz and rock bands.
De Smedt is known for his commitment to social causes, particularly those focused on children and education. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for Child Focus, a non-profit organization that works to protect children from abuse and exploitation. He is also a supporter of Unicef and the Flemish Cancer Fund.
In his personal life, De Smedt is married and has two children. He is known for being a family man and likes to keep his personal life out of the public eye. He is also an avid sports fan and supports the Belgian national football team.
Mathias Sercu
Mathias Sercu (December 22, 1970 Ardooie-) also known as Matthias Sercu is a Belgian writer, actor and singer. He has two children, Jade Sercu and Tore Sercu.
Sercu is known for his versatile contributions to the entertainment industry. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous films, TV series and stage productions, earning several accolades for his performances. Notable among his works are the film "Ben X", the series "Salamander" and the play "Caligula". Additionally, Sercu is a published author with several successful books to his credit, including "Hondenkop" and "Straks doet het geen pijn meer". As a singer, Sercu has released multiple albums and performed in various music concerts. Sercu is also involved in philanthropic works, supporting different social causes and initiatives promoting arts and culture.
He started his acting career in 1986 and has acted in numerous Flemish TV series and films since then. He is also a well-known stage actor and has performed in productions such as "Amadeus" and "The Importance of Being Earnest". In addition to his work in front of the camera and on stage, Sercu has also worked as a screenwriter and director.
As a singer, Sercu has released several albums, including "De Koning en de Vogel" and "Voor een Verloren Soldaat". He has also performed in various music concerts across Europe.
Sercu is committed to raising awareness for social and environmental issues. He has worked with various organizations to promote animal welfare and environmental conservation. In recognition of his contributions to the arts and his dedication to social causes, Sercu was awarded the Knight of the Order of Leopold by the Belgian government in 2018.
Jonathan Zaccaï
Jonathan Zaccaï (July 22, 1970 Brussels-) also known as Jonathan Zaccai is a Belgian actor, film director and screenwriter.
He was born in Brussels to a family of Sephardi Jewish descent. Zaccaï began his acting career in the early 1990s, and has since appeared in a variety of film and television roles. He is perhaps best known for his work in French cinema, having starred in critically acclaimed films such as "La Haine" and "The Beat That My Heart Skipped". Zaccaï has also worked as a director and screenwriter, releasing his first feature film, "Les Ames Grises", in 2005. In addition to his work in film, he has also acted on stage, including performances in productions of "Hamlet" and "The Misanthrope". Zaccaï has been recognized for his contributions to the arts, receiving numerous awards and nominations throughout his career.
Zaccaï's passion for theater and film began when he was a young boy, and he later studied theater at the National School of Dramatic Art in Brussels. He first gained attention in the French film industry with his performance in "La Haine", a powerful depiction of police brutality and racial tension in Paris. His portrayal of a young Jewish man caught in the midst of a violent clash between cops and citizens earned him critical acclaim and launched his career as an actor.
In addition to his success in front of the camera, Zaccaï has also directed and written several films, including the award-winning "Les Ames Grises", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2005. His work as a director has been praised for its intelligent and nuanced approach to complex subjects.
Outside of the film industry, Zaccaï is involved in various charitable causes and is a committed environmental activist. He is a member of Greenpeace and has spoken out on issues such as climate change and deforestation.
Throughout his career, Zaccaï has worked with some of the most talented actors and directors in the world, including Jacques Audiard, Mathieu Kassovitz, and Juliette Binoche. He continues to be a prominent figure in French cinema and is highly respected as both an actor and filmmaker.
Pascal Duquenne
Pascal Duquenne (August 8, 1970 Vilvoorde-) is a Belgian actor.
He began his career as an actor in the mid-1990s and became internationally known for his role in the 1996 film "The Eighth Day", directed by Jaco Van Dormael, for which he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Duquenne has also performed in numerous stage productions and in other films, including "Le Royaume de Rosalie" (1998), "Little Wenzhou" (1999), and "La merveilleuse odyssée de l'idiot Toboggan" (2002). In addition to his acting career, he is also an advocate for people with intellectual disabilities and has been involved in advocating for their rights and representation in society.
Duquenne was born with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects intellectual and physical development. He grew up in a supportive environment where his parents encouraged his creative pursuits, including acting. In 1992, he was discovered by Van Dormael while attending a theater school, and the director cast him in his first film, "Toto le héros".
After the success of "The Eighth Day", Duquenne continued to act in both theater and film, including "Students" (2008) and "The Battle of Solferino" (2013). He also starred in the popular Belgian TV series "Unité 42" (2017-2019).
In addition to his artistic career, Duquenne is an advocate for people with disabilities, having served as a goodwill ambassador for the Special Olympics and as a spokesperson for Inclusion Europe, an organization that promotes the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. He has been recognized for his contributions to the disability community with several awards, including the National Order of Merit in 2008.
Eddy Van Hamersveld
Eddy Van Hamersveld (March 11, 1970 Deurne, Belgium-) also known as The Philosopher is a Belgian film director, actor, film producer and film editor.
He is best known for his work as a director and producer of award-winning short films, including "The Sound of People" (2003) and "A Sonatina" (2006), both of which received critical acclaim at film festivals around the world. In addition to his work in film, Van Hamersveld has also been involved in theatre and television production, and he is a noted philosopher and public speaker. He has lectured on a variety of topics, including ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of film, and his writing has been published in a number of academic journals and popular magazines. Van Hamersveld continues to work in the film industry and is regarded as one of the most innovative and promising filmmakers of his generation.
Van Hamersveld studied philosophy and film at the University of Antwerp, where he wrote his thesis on the relationship between ethics and aesthetics in cinema. After graduation, he worked as a film critic and editor for several Belgian publications before making his directorial debut in 1998 with the short film "The Eyes of the Beholder". His early work explored themes of identity, memory, and perception, and was marked by surreal imagery and experimental techniques.
In 2007, Van Hamersveld wrote and directed his first feature film, "The Invisible World", a philosophical drama that explored the nature of reality and the limits of human understanding. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was praised for its thought-provoking themes and visually stunning cinematography.
Since then, Van Hamersveld has continued to push the boundaries of film artistry and experimentation. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Belgian National Film Award for Best Director and the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition to his film work, he is also a well-regarded public speaker and has given talks at conferences and universities around the world.
Van Hamersveld currently resides in Brussels with his wife and children, where he continues to produce and direct films that challenge and inspire audiences.
Dieter Troubleyn
Dieter Troubleyn (February 15, 1970 Borgerhout-) is a Belgian actor, model, singer, voice actor and writer. His children are called Malena Troubleyn and Annette Troubleyn.
Dieter Troubleyn first rose to fame in the early 1990s as a model and singer. He released several albums and became known for his pop hits such as "Memories" and "Daddy". In addition to his music career, Troubleyn also made a name for himself as an actor, starring in films such as "Love Belongs to Everyone" and "The Alzheimer Case".
In recent years, Troubleyn has focused more on his acting career, appearing in a variety of TV shows and theater productions. He has also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to various animated characters in movies and TV shows.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Troubleyn is also an advocate for environmental and social causes. He has been involved in several charitable organizations and has used his platform as a famous personality to raise awareness about issues such as climate change, animal rights and human trafficking.
Troubleyn began his acting career in the mid-1990s with a role in the TV series "Nonkel Jef". He then went on to star in many other popular TV shows in Belgium, including "Flikken" and "Witse". He has also appeared in several theater productions, including "Les Misérables" and "The Sound of Music".
Troubleyn has written two books, "Papa, wat doe jij daar?" and "De Wonderlijke Wereld van Dieter Troubleyn". Through these books, he shares his personal experiences with his fans and provides insights into his life as a performer.
In addition to his creative and philanthropic pursuits, Troubleyn is also a dedicated family man. He is married to his long-time partner, Loredana Falone, and together they have two daughters.
Gunter Lamoot
Gunter Lamoot (August 13, 1970 Ostend-) is a Belgian actor.
Gunter Lamoot is a Belgian actor who began his career as a comedian and gained popularity in the late 1990s. He has appeared in a number of films, television shows, and stage productions, and is known for his humorous and irreverent performances. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Lamoot is also a successful illustrator and comic book artist. He has won numerous awards for his work and is considered one of Belgium's most influential and innovative comics artists. Lamoot is known for his unique and offbeat sense of humor, and his work often combines elements of satire, absurdism, and social commentary. Despite his success, he remains a humble and down-to-earth personality who is committed to his craft and passionate about making people laugh.
Lamoot was born in Ostend, Belgium, on August 13, 1970. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, where he honed his talents as an illustrator and artist. He began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing in clubs and festivals across Belgium and Europe. He quickly gained a reputation for his outrageous and irreverent humor, and soon became a regular on television and radio programs.
Lamoot's first major success came in 1999 with the launch of "In de Gloria," a satirical television show that he co-created and starred in. The show was an instant hit, and quickly became one of the most popular programs in Belgium. Lamoot's performance as the hapless, bumbling host of a fictional talk show won critical acclaim and cemented his status as a major talent in Belgian entertainment.
In addition to his work on "In de Gloria," Lamoot has appeared in a number of films, including "Hasta La Vista!" and "Ex-Drummer." He has also continued to work as an illustrator and comics artist, publishing several books of his drawings and cartoons. In 2013, he published "The Gunclub," a collection of humorous stories and cartoons that showcases his unique style and wit.
Despite his success, Lamoot remains a humble and approachable personality who is deeply committed to his craft. He continues to perform stand-up comedy and collaborate with other artists and performers, and is widely regarded as one of Belgium's most beloved and influential entertainers.
Lionel Bourguet
Lionel Bourguet (November 7, 1970 Uccle-) is a Belgian actor.
He is known for his versatile acting skills and has worked in various films, television shows, and stage productions. Bourguet graduated from the National School of Acting in Brussels in 1992 and went on to establish himself as a prominent actor in the Belgian entertainment industry. He has worked with renowned directors and actors and has received critical acclaim for his performances.
Apart from his acting career, Bourguet is also a writer and director. He has written and directed several short films and plays, which have been showcased in various film festivals and theaters. Bourguet is known for his social activism and has been associated with several organizations that work towards promoting equal rights and opportunities for all.
Bourguet continues to act, write, and direct and is considered one of the most versatile and talented actors in Belgium.
In addition to his work on-screen and on-stage, Lionel Bourguet is also a well-established acting coach. He has trained aspiring actors at various institutions and theater schools across Belgium. Bourguet is known for his dedication towards his craft and his passion for teaching, which has earned him a loyal following among his students. He has also been invited to conduct workshops and masterclasses in other countries, where he has shared his knowledge and experience with aspiring actors.Bourguet's notable works include the films "My Life in Pink", "La Promesse", and "The Invisible", and the television shows "Fils de Zup" and "Versailles". He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including the Magritte Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bourguet is also a philanthropist and supports several charitable organizations.