Dutch actors who were born in 1922
Here are 7 famous actors from Netherlands were born in 1922:
John van Dreelen
John van Dreelen (May 5, 1922 Amsterdam-September 4, 1992 Cap d'Agde) also known as Jacques van Drielen Gimberg, Van Dreelen, Jack Grimberg, John van Dreelan, John van Drelen or John vanDreelen was a Dutch actor.
He began his acting career in the Netherlands before moving to the United States in the 1950s. Van Dreelen appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including "The Eiger Sanction," "The Manchurian Candidate," "The Time Tunnel," and "Mission: Impossible." He was known for his deep, distinctive voice and often portrayed villains or authority figures. In addition to his acting work, Van Dreelen was also a talented painter and sculptor. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 70.
Louis van Gasteren
Louis van Gasteren (November 20, 1922 Amsterdam-) a.k.a. Louis Alphonse van Gasteren is a Dutch film director, film producer, actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and artist.
Louis van Gasteren was born on November 20, 1922, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He began his career in the film industry as a cinematographer before transitioning into directing and producing his own films. Van Gasteren is best known for his documentary films, which often explore controversial subjects such as the Vietnam War, racism, and Dutch colonialism.
Some of his most notable films include "The House," which examines the history of a building in Amsterdam that played a significant role in Dutch history, and "Hans Life," a documentary about a man who was wrongly convicted of murder in the Netherlands.
In addition to his work in film, van Gasteren was also an accomplished artist and worked in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. He was highly regarded for his ability to merge traditional art forms with new technologies, such as video and digital imaging.
Van Gasteren's work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors over the years, including the Dutch equivalent of the Academy Award, the Golden Calf, which he received in 1982 for his film "Hans Life." He continued to work in the film industry and create art up until his death in 2016 at the age of 93.
Jan Blaaser
Jan Blaaser (June 17, 1922 Amsterdam-March 28, 1988 Lelystad) also known as Jan Dirk Blaaser or Jan Blaazer was a Dutch actor.
He started his career in the early 1950s and appeared in numerous Dutch films and television series throughout his career. Some of his notable films include "Rubber," "Flesh and Blood," and "Pension Hommeles." Blaaser was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to several Dutch dubbed versions of popular American films like "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," "101 Dalmatians," and "The Aristocats." In addition to his work in film and television, Blaaser was a talented stage actor, performing in various theater productions throughout the Netherlands. He passed away in 1988 at the age of 65.
Thom Kelling
Thom Kelling (March 11, 1922 The Hague-September 7, 1968 Bunnik) was a Dutch actor.
Thom Kelling was born in The Hague, Netherlands on March 11, 1922. He began his career as an actor in the 1940s, working in theater before transitioning to film and television. Kelling appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, many of which were Dutch productions. He was known for his performances in films such as "Fanfare" and "De Overval".
Aside from acting, Kelling was also a talented voice actor and lent his voice to numerous Dutch-language versions of foreign films. He was highly respected in the Dutch film industry for his versatile acting abilities, and was considered one of the top character actors in the country.
Unfortunately, Kelling passed away on September 7, 1968 in Bunnik, Netherlands at the age of 46. Despite his untimely death, his contributions to Dutch film and theater continue to be celebrated and remembered to this day.
Lou Steenbergen
Lou Steenbergen (March 15, 1922 Rotterdam-May 20, 2003) also known as Lou van der Steen or Louis Van der Steen was a Dutch actor.
Steenbergen started his career as an actor in the 1940s, appearing in various theater productions in the Netherlands. He made his debut on the big screen in 1951 with the film "De Zaak M.P." and went on to act in several other Dutch films throughout the 1950s and 60s. Some of his notable film credits include "Het Meisje met de Blauwe Hoed" (1958), "Ciske de Rat" (1955), and "De Overval" (1962).
Aside from his work in film, Steenbergen was also a familiar face on Dutch television. He appeared in numerous TV series, including "Pension Hommeles" (1957-1959), "Erik of het klein insectenboek" (1971), and "Dagboek van een Herdershond" (1978-1979).
In addition to his acting career, Steenbergen also worked as a voice-over artist, lending his voice to several Dutch dubbed versions of foreign films and TV shows. He was married to actress Han Bentz van den Berg, with whom he had two children.
Frans Vorstman
Frans Vorstman (July 31, 1922 Amsterdam-January 27, 2011 Amsterdam) was a Dutch actor.
He started his acting career in the 1940s and became a prominent figure in Dutch theater, film, and television. Vorstman appeared in over 40 movies, including "Keetje Tippel" (1975), "Soldaat van Oranje" (1977), and "Zwartboek" (2006). He won several awards for his work, including the Best Actor award at the 1986 Nederlands Film Festival for his role in "Het Gouden Ei". Vorstman was also an acting teacher and founded his own acting school. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 88.
Ton Lensink
Ton Lensink (October 22, 1922 Batavia, Dutch East Indies-February 13, 1997) also known as Antonius Lensink was a Dutch actor and television director. He had two children, Devika Strooker and Diane Lensink.
Lensink started his career as an actor in the 1950s and appeared in numerous Dutch films and television shows. He was also a popular theater actor and performed in many stage plays. He later transitioned into directing and became a successful television director in the Netherlands. Some of his notable works include the television series "Kunt u mij de weg naar Hamelen vertellen, meneer?" and "Twee vorstinnen en een vorst". In addition to his career in the entertainment industry, Lensink was also a devout Jehovah's Witness and actively promoted his beliefs. His legacy in the Dutch entertainment industry continues to be celebrated even after his passing.