Actor info
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Name :
François Beukelaers
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Born :
February 2, 1938 in Vilvoorde, Belgium (88 years at death)
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Died :
February 4, 2026
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
46 films (1960–2025)
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Biography
François Beukelaers (2 February 1938 – February 2026) was a Belgian actor, stage director and singer. He studied theatre at the studio of the National Theatre in Antwerp. In 1965, Beukelaers made his debut as a professional director at the Antwerp KNS with Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". Throughout his career, he acted in a number of feature films, including Toute une nuit (1982), Brussels by Night (1983), and Ex Drummer (2007). Beukelaers received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Ostend Film Festival.
Notable films
- Sister Smile (2009) as L'évêque
- JCVD (2008) as JCVD's Father
- Going Home (1993) as Van Woerkom
- All Night Long (1982)
- Melancoly Baby (1979) as Laurent
