Jan Decleir
Acting
Born February 14, 1946 · Niel, Flanders, Belgium
Also known as Jan Amanda Gustaaf 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.
Awards & recognition
- Flemish Culture Award — General Cultural Achievement · 2013
- honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp · 2011
- Golden Calf Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2007
- Golden Mira · 2005
- Louis Paul Boon Award · 1987
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- Jameson People's Choice Award — Best Actor · 2003 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actor · 1993 · nominated
Filmography18 titles
Character
Niet schieten
Antonia's Line
The Surprise
The Memory of a Killer
Wil
The Claus Family 2
Rosenstrasse
Little Crumb
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
The Claus Family
Brush with Fate
Shades
Racing Hearts
Running Free
Anchoress
The Claus Family 3
The Edelweiss Pirates