Actor info
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Name :
Jan Decleir
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Born :
February 14, 1946 in Niel, Flanders, Belgium (80 years old)
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
98 films (1968–2025)
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Also known as :
Jan Amanda Gustaaf Decleir
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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.
Notable films
- Flying Home (2014) as Jos Pauwels
- Nova Zembla (2011) as Petrus Plancius
- Loft (2008) as Ludwig Tyberghein
- Antonia's Line (1995) as Sebastian
- Two Queens and One Consort (1981) as Vader
