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Jan Decleir

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1946-02-14 (Age: 80)

Place of Birth

Niel, Flanders, Belgium

Jan Decleir

Biography

Jan Decleir (born February 14, 1946, in Niel, Belgium) is a Belgian film, television and stage actor, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Flemish cinema. He made his film debut in Mira (1971) and gained international recognition for his performances in Character (1997), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Oscar nominated drama Daens (1992). Alongside his extensive screen career, he is also a highly respected theatre actor and a central figure in Flemish cultural life.

Filmography (98)

⭐ 5.8 Role: Lucien

The Baronesses

2025
⭐ 6.6 Role: The Professor

WILL

2023
⭐ 5.7 Role: Noël Claus

The Claus Family 3

2022
⭐ 6.5 Role: Noël Claus

The Claus Family 2

2021
⭐ 6.0 Role: Noël Claus

The Claus Family

2020
⭐ 5.5 Role: Willy Brandt

The Barefoot Emperor

2020
⭐ 0 Role: Jules

Een verkeerde toekomst

2019
⭐ 6.8 Role: The King (voice)

This Magnificent Cake!

2018
⭐ 0 Role: Sinterklaas

Hij komt, hij komt, ... intrede van de Sint

2018
⭐ 7.0 Role: Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas en de Wakkere Nachten

2018
⭐ 7.3 Role: Albert

Don't Shoot

2018
⭐ 0 Role: Sinterklaas

Hij komt, hij komt, ... intrede van de Sint

2017
⭐ 5.9 Role: Partijvoorzitter

The Blind Spot

2017
⭐ 3.5 Role: Pastoor

Wat Mannen Willen

2015
⭐ 5.7 Role: Saint Nicholas

Ay Ramon!

2015