Belgian actors who were born in 1971
Here are 9 famous actors from Belgium were born in 1971:
Vincent Bal
Vincent Bal (February 25, 1971 Ghent-) is a Belgian film director, actor, screenwriter, television director, cinematographer, writer and illustrator.
He is best known for his unique and quirky style of filmmaking, often incorporating animation and live-action. Bal's career began in the 1990s with his breakout film, "The Bloody Olive," which won numerous awards at film festivals around the world. Since then, he has directed and written several films, including "The Zigzag Kid" and "Tango Libre," which have also been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. In addition to his work in film, Bal is also an accomplished illustrator, having published several books of his drawings and cartoons. He is known for creating whimsical and surreal images that play with perspective and everyday objects. Bal continues to work on new film projects and illustration books, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and visual art.
One of Bal's successful projects is his "Shadowology" series, where he creates intricate illustrations by juxtaposing everyday objects with their respective shadows. His illustrations often go viral on social media and have been featured in various publications worldwide. Additionally, Bal has created music videos for artists such as Sarah Bettens and Gabriel Rios. He has also directed commercials for major brands like Coca-Cola and Nissan. Bal's diverse range of talents and expertise have made him a well-known figure in the creative industry, and his works inspire and entertain people of all ages.
Kurt Rogiers
Kurt Rogiers (March 14, 1971 Zele-) also known as Kürt Rogiers is a Belgian actor. He has one child, Lola Rogiers.
Kurt Rogiers began his career as a television presenter in Belgium in the 1990s. He then made his debut as an actor in the popular Flemish soap opera "Family" where he played the role of Lars De Wulf for six years.
He has also starred in other television series such as "Wittekerke", "Spoed" and "Sara". In addition to his television work, Rogiers has also acted in films such as "Schone Handen" and "Patrouille Linkeroever".
Rogiers is not only an actor, but also a television host and a musician. In 2003, he formed the band "The PartySquad" with Dimitri Vantomme, and they released an album called "All the Way".
Outside of his acting and music career, Kurt Rogiers is known for his charity work. He is an ambassador for SOS Children's Villages and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the organization.
Kurt Rogiers is considered one of the most recognizable faces on Belgian television, having presented numerous television shows such as "Pop Idol", "The Price is Right", and "Strictly Come Dancing". He has also hosted many live events and galas, including the Belgian Film Festival and Miss Belgium.
In 2016, Rogiers moved to the Netherlands to present the Dutch version of "Strictly Come Dancing" called "Dance Dance Dance" alongside Belgian choreographer and dancer, Ish Ait Hamou. He also hosted the Dutch version of "The Price is Right" in 2020.
Aside from his television work and charity involvement, Kurt Rogiers is also known for his love for sports. He has competed in various endurance events such as marathons and triathlons. In fact, he became the Flemish champion in the Olympic distance triathlon in 2009.
Kurt Rogiers is admired for his talent, versatility and positive spirit, which has earned him a huge following in Belgium and beyond.
Laurent Capelluto
Laurent Capelluto (March 16, 1971 Kinshasa-) also known as Capelluto Laurent is a Belgian actor.
He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and began his acting career in 1999 with a role in the film "La lettre". Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television series including "La trêve", "Baron noir", and "Unité 42". His international breakthrough came with his performance in the Netflix series "Into the Night" where he played the character Terenzio Matteo Gallo. Apart from his work in film and television, Laurent Capelluto is also a well-known theater actor and has appeared in many plays in Belgium and France. He is fluent in French, English, Dutch, and Italian.
Capelluto Laurent is not just an actor; he is a man of many talents. He is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to many animated films and TV series, such as "Astérix: Le Domaine des Dieux." In addition to that, he is also a music composer and has written music scores for short films and plays, including "Athena" and "Ivresse des profondeurs." His talent has been recognized by his colleagues, and he has received several awards and nominations for his work, including the prestigious Magritte Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2017 for his role in the film "Je me tue à le dire." Outside of his acting career, Laurent Capelluto is also a social activist and has spoken out on various issues, including climate change and human rights.
Charlie Dupont
Charlie Dupont (May 23, 1971 Tournai-) is a Belgian actor. His children are called Lili Dupont and Emma Dupont.
Charlie Dupont is best known for his work in French and Belgian cinema, having appeared in numerous films since the mid-1990s. He has also appeared in several acclaimed Belgian television series, including "Matrioshki" and "La Trêve." Additionally, Dupont is a prolific voice actor, having lent his voice to various animated films and television shows. In recognition of his contributions to Belgian culture, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Crown in 2015.
Before his career in acting, Charlie Dupont studied law and worked as a lawyer for a short time. However, his passion for acting eventually led him to pursue it full time. Dupont has also worked as a theatre actor, both in Belgium and France. He has acted in several plays, including "Un fil à la patte" and "Lulu." Alongside his acting career, Dupont is also a committed social activist and has been involved in several charitable causes. In 2016, he was appointed as an ambassador for Basic-Fit, a charity for people with intellectual disabilities. He is an avid cyclist and has also participated in several charity cycling events.
Bavo Defurne
Bavo Defurne (June 8, 1971 Ghent-) is a Belgian film art director, film director, screenwriter, film producer, photographer, actor and film editor.
Born in Ghent, Belgium in 1971, Bavo Defurne is a multi-talented artist who has made significant contributions to the world of cinema. Defurne began his career in the film industry as an art director, designing the look and feel of numerous films. Later, he transitioned into directing, writing, producing, and editing films that have gained critical acclaim worldwide.
Defurne is also an accomplished photographer and actor, often appearing in his own films. His work is known for its poetic imagery and melancholic aura, which has been compared to the early works of French director Jean Cocteau.
Over the course of his career, Defurne has won several awards for his contributions to cinema, including Best Director at the Torino GLBT Film Festival for his film "Souvenir" in 2016. He continues to create unique and visually stunning works of art that challenge traditional notions of storytelling and captivate audiences around the world.
Defurne's interest in cinema started at a young age, watching films on television and visiting movie theaters. He studied film at the Royal Academy in Ghent and graduated in 1994 with a degree in Animation. His graduation film was called Campfire, which went on to win various awards at film festivals in Belgium and abroad. In 1995, he founded the production company Creative Unit, which has produced most of his subsequent work.
Defurne's films often explore themes of love, loss, and longing, with a particular focus on queer identity. His breakthrough film was his debut feature, the 2007 film "North Sea Texas", based on the novel by André Sollie. The film was a critical success and won several awards, including the Grand Jury Prize at Outfest in Los Angeles. Defurne followed this up with "Souvenir" in 2016, starring legendary French actress Isabelle Huppert, which won him the Best Director award at the Torino GLBT Film Festival. In 2020, he directed a segment of the LGBTQ-themed anthology film "The United States vs. Billie Holiday".
In addition to his work in cinema, Defurne has also been recognized for his contributions to the arts in Belgium. In 2021, he was awarded the Flemish Culture Prize for Film, in recognition of his outstanding career and cultural impact as a filmmaker.
Defurne's artistic sensibilities extend beyond cinema. He has exhibited his photography in galleries and published several books of his work. He has also directed music videos and theatre productions, including a stage adaptation of "North Sea Texas" that premiered in Belgium in 2015.
François Vincentelli
François Vincentelli (July 3, 1971 Brussels-) is a Belgian actor. His children are called Ange Vincentelli and Lucie Vincentelli.
François Vincentelli began his acting career in the 1990s, making his debut in the Belgian TV film "Le Voleur d'enfants". He has since appeared in numerous French and Belgian films and television shows, as well as in the United States on shows like "The Mentalist" and "Glee". Some of his most notable roles include his performance in the French TV series "Engrenages" and his portrayal of the character Pasquale Paoli in the French historical drama series "Corsica". In addition to his acting work, Vincentelli is also a director and writer, having written and directed the short film "Le Roi des Boulettes" in 2016.
He also co-wrote and directed the 2019 comedy-drama film "Sous le même toit" starring Gilles Lellouche and Louise Bourgoin. Vincentelli has received critical acclaim for his performances and has won several awards, including the 2016 Best Actor award at the Brussels International Film Festival for his role in the film "Je suis un soldat". In his personal life, Vincentelli has been in a long-term relationship with French actress Anne Caillon since 2007, with whom he has two children. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and practicing martial arts.
Robbie Cleiren
Robbie Cleiren (June 13, 1971 Wilrijk-) otherwise known as Robby Cleiren is a Belgian actor.
He is best known for his roles in Belgian and Dutch films and television series. Cleiren started his acting career in the mid-1990s and has since starred in a variety of productions, including the films Steve + Sky, Moscow Belgium, and Problemski Hotel. He has also made appearances in popular TV series like Flikken and Salamander. In 2016, Cleiren won the Best Actor Award at the Montreal World Film Festival for his role in the film Belgica. Outside of acting, he is also a founding member of the Belgian theatre company, Abattoir Fermé.
Cleiren was born in Wilrijk, Belgium in 1971. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where he graduated in 1996. He then went on to pursue a successful career in acting both on stage and on screen. In addition to his film and television work, Cleiren has also appeared in several stage productions and has been recognized for his excellence in theatre with several awards.
One of Cleiren's most notable roles is in the film Belgica, directed by Felix van Groeningen, in which he plays Jo, the owner of a popular nightclub. The film received critical acclaim and Cleiren's performance was praised for its authenticity and depth. He won the Best Actor Award at the Montreal World Film Festival for his role in the film.
Cleiren is also a founding member of the Belgian theatre company, Abattoir Fermé. The company is known for its unique and avant-garde productions, often incorporating elements of horror and the grotesque. Cleiren has performed in several productions with the company, including Faust and Tourniquet.
In addition to his work as an actor, Cleiren is also a writer and director. He wrote and directed the short film Stormloop in 2017, which was nominated for a Best Short Film award at the Flanders International Film Festival. He also directed an episode of the television series De Bunker in 2015. Cleiren continues to be an important figure in Belgian theatre and film, and his contributions to the arts have been widely celebrated.
Gordon Munro
Gordon Munro (July 7, 1971 Brussels-) is a Belgian actor.
He is best known for his roles in Belgian and French films, including "Les Adieux à la reine" (2012), "Loin des hommes" (2014), and "La Fille inconnue" (2016). Munro began his acting career in the late 1990s and has since become a renowned artist in the theater world as well. He has performed in numerous plays, including productions by the Royal Theatre of Brussels and the Avignon Theatre Festival. In addition to his acting work, Munro is also a vocal advocate for LGBT+ rights and has been involved in various advocacy and fundraising efforts for the community.
Munro was born to British parents living in Brussels, where he spent most of his childhood. He became fluent in both French and English at an early age, which later helped him in his acting career. Munro attended drama school in Paris after finishing high school and began his acting career shortly after graduation. He gained critical acclaim for his role in the 2003 film "Osmosis Jones", which brought him wider recognition in the industry. Munro has also worked extensively in television, including the series "Les Revenants" and "The Tunnel". He has won several awards for his acting work, including the Molière Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. In addition to his artistic work, Munro is also a committed environmentalist and has been involved in various conservation projects.
Lucas Tavernier
Lucas Tavernier (December 27, 1971-) is a Belgian actor.
He was born in Brussels, Belgium, and began his acting career in the 1990s. Tavernier first appeared on Belgian television in the drama series "Families" in 1991. He later appeared in several popular Belgian TV shows and films including "Witse", "Aspe", and "Vermist".
In 2010, Tavernier gained international recognition for his role in the popular Belgian film "The Misfortunates", which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He went on to star in other notable films such as "Mixed Kebab" and "The Ardennes".
Apart from acting, Tavernier is also a talented musician and has released several albums with his band "The Glimmers". He also hosts his own radio show on Studio Brussel.
Despite his success, Tavernier remains relatively private about his personal life and strives to keep his personal and professional lives separate.
Tavernier's talent for acting was evident from a young age, and he pursued his passion by attending the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where he studied acting. After completing his studies, he quickly gained recognition for his performances in local theater productions. Tavernier's dedication to his craft has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including several accolades for his performances in "The Misfortunates" and "The Ardennes".
In addition to his work in film and television, Tavernier is also involved in various charitable organizations. He is a dedicated advocate for children's rights and regularly supports organizations that focus on improving the lives of underprivileged children. He has also been an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and has used his public platform to raise awareness around the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community.
Despite his success, Tavernier remains grounded and committed to his craft. He continues to work on new projects and explore new opportunities, both on and off screen. As one of Belgium's most talented actors and musicians, Tavernier has left a lasting mark on the world of entertainment and continues to inspire aspiring artists to follow in his footsteps.