Jan Decleir
Known for Acting
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
The Baronesses
2025
as Lucien
Loft
2008
as Ludwig Tyberghein
Flying Home
2014
as Jos Pauwels
Blind
2007
as Dokter Victor Verbeecke
Antonia's Line
1995
as Sebastian
Two Queens and One Consort
1981
as Vader
Running Free
1999
as Boss Man
Nova Zembla
2011
as Petrus Plancius
Sister Smile
2009
as Lucien Deckers
Character
1997
as Dreverhaven
WILL
2023
as The Professor
Rosenstrasse
2003
as Nathan Goldberg
Priest Daens
1992
as Adolf Daens
The Claus Family
2020
as Noël Claus
Firmin
2007
as Freddy White
The Surprise
2015
as Cornald Muller
Smoorverliefd
2010
as Bob Seynens
The Edelweiss Pirates
2004
as Ferdinand Kütter
Winky's Horse
2005
as Oom Siem / Sinterklaas
Father's Affair
2003
as Huib Minderhout