Dutch actors who were born in 1964
Here are 5 famous actors from Netherlands were born in 1964:
Philippe Brenninkmeyer
Philippe Brenninkmeyer (November 3, 1964 Wimbledon-) also known as Philipp Brenninkmeyer is a Dutch actor.
Brenninkmeyer was born in Wimbledon, London to a Dutch family who ran the clothing retail company C&A. He studied at Leighton Park School in Reading, Berkshire and later completed his education in the Netherlands.
Brenninkmeyer began his acting career in the Netherlands, starring in several Dutch television shows and movies. He moved to the United States in the mid-1990s and has appeared in numerous American television shows and films.
Some of Brenninkmeyer's notable television appearances include roles in "The Practice", "24", and "CSI: Miami". He has also had roles in films such as "Little Miss Sunshine" and "The Guardian".
In addition to acting, Brenninkmeyer is involved in several philanthropic causes, including serving as a board member for The Anne Frank Center USA. He also volunteers for various organizations that work to combat poverty and homelessness.
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Yorick van Wageningen
Yorick van Wageningen (April 16, 1964 Baarn-) a.k.a. Van Wageningen is a Dutch actor.
He started his career in the Dutch film and television industry, appearing in numerous Dutch productions throughout the 1990s. He gained international recognition with his portrayal of a Russian villain in the 2001 film "From Hell" opposite Johnny Depp. He continued to gain critical acclaim with his role as a convicted murderer in the 2008 film "The Way Back" directed by Peter Weir. Van Wageningen has also appeared in popular television series such as "The Walking Dead" and "NCIS: Los Angeles." He has received several awards and nominations for his performances, including a Fipa d'Or for Best Actor for his role in the Dutch film "Morlang" in 2001.
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Eddy Terstall
Eddy Terstall (April 20, 1964 Amsterdam-) otherwise known as Fast Eddy or Die rooie is a Dutch film director, screenwriter and actor.
Terstall has directed multiple films that have premiered at the Netherlands Film Festival and have been screened at international film festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival and the Montreal World Film Festival. Some of his notable works include "Simon" (2004), "Vox Populi" (2008), and "Meet Me in Venice" (2015).
Aside from directing, Terstall is also known for his activism for liberal causes in the Netherlands, including LGBTQ+ rights and drug policy reform. He has served as a board member of the Dutch society for euthanasia and has also been involved in political projects such as the libertarian party "Piratenpartij."
In addition to his film and political work, Terstall is an avid musician and has played in multiple punk rock bands since the 1980s, including The Ex and God.
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Jan Kounen
Jan Kounen (May 2, 1964 Utrecht-) a.k.a. Jean Coenen, Speedy Boy or Jan Coenen is a Dutch film director, actor, film producer and screenwriter.
Kounen started his career making music videos for bands such as Massive Attack and The Orb. He then moved on to directing commercials before making his feature film debut with the critically acclaimed French film "Dobermann" in 1997. Kounen has gone on to direct a variety of films, including "Blueberry" (2004) and "99 Francs" (2007).
Kounen is also known for his interest in spirituality, shamanism, and ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic used in traditional Amazonian medicine. He has made several documentary films exploring these topics, including "Other Worlds" (2004) and "D'autres Mondes" (2014). Kounen is considered one of the pioneers of the contemporary ayahuasca movement and his work has helped to bring attention to the plant's potential as a tool for healing and personal transformation.
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Joop Kasteel
Joop Kasteel (August 27, 1964 Amersfoort-) also known as De Zwarte Parel is a Dutch actor and mixed martial artist.
He started his career in martial arts in the 1980s, acquiring several black belts in different disciplines. He later transitioned to acting and appeared in various Dutch TV series and films. Some of his notable roles include playing Rob in the film "Flodder" and Lucien de Bode in the TV series "Baantjer". He is also a commentator for Dutch television network RTL7 for kickboxing events. In addition to his acting and martial arts career, Kasteel is also a certified personal trainer and has worked as a fitness expert. He has been recognized as one of the most influential and inspiring martial artists in the Netherlands.
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