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