Dutch actors who were born in 1981
Here are 11 famous actors from Netherlands were born in 1981:
Michiel Huisman
Michiel Huisman (July 18, 1981 Amstelveen-) is a Dutch actor and musician. He has one child, Hazel Judith Huisman.
Huisman began his acting career at the age of 18, appearing in Dutch television series and films. He gained international recognition for his role as Daario Naharis in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones from 2014 to 2016. Huisman has since starred in a number of successful television shows and films, such as The Haunting of Hill House, Orphan Black, World War Z, and The Age of Adaline. In addition to acting, Huisman is also a talented musician and has released several albums with his band, Fontaine. He currently resides in New Orleans with his wife, actress Tara Elders, and their daughter.
Egbert Jan Weeber
Egbert Jan Weeber (June 18, 1981 Groningen-) also known as Egbert Jan Weber, Egbert-Jan Weeber, Eggie or Egbert Jan is a Dutch actor.
He made his acting debut in 2002 with the film "Supernova". Since then, he has appeared in several Dutch films such as "Het Schnitzelparadijs", "Van God Los" and "Alles is Liefde". He has also appeared in several Dutch television shows including "Rozengeur & Wodka Lime", "Vrijland" and "Flikken Maastricht". In addition to his acting career, Egbert Jan Weeber is also a musician and a theater performer. He has toured the Netherlands with his theater show "Gek van Geluk" and has released music under the name "Eggie".
Dave Mantel
Dave Mantel (September 15, 1981 Amsterdam-) also known as David John Mantel is a Dutch actor.
He is best known for his roles in Dutch TV series such as Onderweg naar Morgen, Goede tijden, slechte tijden, and Celblok H. Mantel graduated from the Amsterdam Theatre School & Kleinkunstacademie in 2005, after which he joined theatre company, Het Nationale Theater. Aside from acting, Mantel is also a voice-over artist and has lent his voice to various Dutch TV shows and films. He has also appeared in several music videos for Dutch artists such as Marco Borsato and Alain Clark. Mantel passed away on January 25, 2018, at the age of 36 due to heart failure.
Finbarr Wilbrink
Finbarr Wilbrink (May 17, 1981 Amsterdam-) is a Dutch film director, actor, film editor and film producer.
He is best known for his feature film "The Hangman" (2010), which won the Best Film award at the Cannes Film Festival. Wilbrink began his career in the film industry as an actor, appearing in several Dutch television series and films. He later transitioned to being a film director and has directed several award-winning short films including "The Window" (2008) and "A Lonely Place" (2012). In addition to his work in film, Wilbrink is also an accomplished musician and has composed scores for many of his films. He is known for his unique visual style and storytelling ability, which has earned him critical acclaim in the international film community.
Stephan Evenblij
Stephan Evenblij (July 6, 1981 The Hague-) also known as Stephan Karel Simon Evenblij is a Dutch actor.
He started his acting career in 2006 with the television drama series "Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten". Since then, he has appeared in several Dutch television shows and movies such as "Penoza", "Flikken Maastricht", and "Dokter Deen".
Evenblij is also a writer and director. In 2012, he wrote and directed a short film called "Verliefd op Ibiza" which later inspired the movie "Verliefd op Ibiza" (2013), in which Evenblij also starred.
In addition to his acting and directing work, Evenblij is a regular contributor to various Dutch radio programs and also hosts his own show on Radio 2.
Remco van de Kant
Remco van de Kant (February 2, 1981 Zeist-) is a Dutch actor and film art director.
He began his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in various Dutch films and series. As he grew older, he transitioned into behind-the-scenes work as a film art director.
Van de Kant has worked on a number of prominent international films, including World War Z and The Hitman's Bodyguard. He has also worked on Dutch films such as Gooische Vrouwen and Alles is Liefde.
Aside from his work in film, van de Kant is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He co-founded the organization MovieZone, which provides film education to young people in the Netherlands. He has also been involved with the charity organization KiKa, which aims to raise funds for research into childhood cancer.
Jan Kooijman
Jan Kooijman (April 14, 1981 Rotterdam-) is a Dutch actor, dancer, presenter and voice actor.
He started his career as a professional dancer in the early 2000s, performing in various dance productions including the musicals Saturday Night Fever and The Lion King. He later became a presenter and hosted several television shows, such as Try Before You Die and So You Think You Can Dance.
Kooijman also acted in several Dutch films and TV series, including the award-winning film Taped and the popular TV series Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden. He also provided the voice for the character of Lightning McQueen in the Dutch version of the Disney/Pixar film Cars 2.
In addition to his entertainment career, Kooijman is also an ambassador for UNICEF and works to promote education and children's rights around the world. He is married to journalist and TV presenter Dieuwke de Boer, and the couple has two children together.
Thierry van Keeken
Thierry van Keeken (September 11, 1981 Delft-) is a Dutch actor.
He is best known for his roles in several Dutch television series including "Flikken Maastricht", "Celblok H", and "Divorce". Van Keeken began his acting career in 2005 with a minor role in the Dutch film "Bitterzoet". Since then, he has appeared in numerous Dutch films and TV series. In addition to acting, van Keeken is also a presenter, voice-over artist, and commercial model. He is regarded as one of the most versatile actors in the Dutch entertainment industry. Van Keeken lives in Amsterdam with his wife and children.
Ali B
Ali B (October 16, 1981 Zaanstad-) also known as Alie-B, Ali Bouali, Ali Baba or Ali B. is a Dutch rapper and actor. His children are called Omar Bouali and Amir Bouali.
Ali B, whose real name is Ali Bouali, was born on October 16, 1981, in Zaanstad, Netherlands. He started his music career in the late 90s and quickly gained popularity in the Dutch hip-hop scene with his socially conscious lyrics and unique style. He has released several successful albums, including "Petje Af" and "Air Miles."
Apart from his music career, Ali is also known for his work as a television personality and an entrepreneur. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, documentaries, and talent competitions. In 2011, he hosted a documentary series called "Ali B Op Volle Toeren," in which he traveled around the Netherlands on a tour bus with upcoming and established musicians.
Ali is also a successful entrepreneur. In 2012, he co-founded the record label "Trifecta" and has since signed several artists, including Ronnie Flex and Sevn Alias. He is also the founder of "Ali B's Guilty Pleasures," a clothing line that he launched in 2014.
Despite his success, Ali B is known for his humility and dedication to charitable causes. He has been actively involved in promoting education and tolerance in the Netherlands, working closely with organizations such as UNICEF and the Anne Frank Foundation.
Tim Haars
Tim Haars (November 6, 1981 's-Hertogenbosch-) is a Dutch actor.
He is best known for his role in the Dutch comedy series "New Kids," which aired from 2007 to 2010. In the series, he played the character of Tim, one of a group of friends who engage in outrageous behavior and frequently clash with local authorities.
Haars has also appeared in several Dutch films, including "Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman" and "Bella Donna's." In addition to his work in film and television, he has performed in theater productions and done voice-over work for animated films.
Outside of his acting career, Haars is known to be a private person and keeps his personal life away from the public eye.
Martijn Hillenius
Martijn Hillenius (April 15, 1981 Leiden-) is a Dutch actor and screenwriter.
He started his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in various Dutch television series and films such as "Grijpstra & De Gier" and "Feuten." However, in recent years, Hillenius has also made a name for himself as a screenwriter, working on several successful projects such as the film "Weg van Jou" and the television series "De Ludwigs."
In addition to his work as an actor and screenwriter, Hillenius is also a voice-over artist, providing the Dutch voice for characters in popular animated films such as "Finding Nemo" and "The Incredibles." He has also lent his voice to various television commercials and video games.
Despite his success in the industry, Hillenius has remained relatively private about his personal life. However, it is known that he was born and raised in Leiden, Netherlands and studied at the Toneelacademie Maastricht, a prestigious school for performing arts.