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Chiem van Houweninge

Known For
Acting
Born
November 20, 1940 in Den Haag, Netherlands
Active Years
1960–2016 (57 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 20, 1940 Den Haag, Netherlands 54 credits
54
Total Credits
1960–2016
57 Years Career Span
25
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Biography

Chiem van Houweninge, born Joachimus Johannes van Houweninge on November 20, 1940, in The Hague, Netherlands, is a Dutch actor, writer, scenario writer, creator, screenplay writer, producer, and director. Active in both television and film, he is known for his work as an actor and writer across various productions. His acting credits include roles in the television series Tatort, where he appeared in 27 episodes from 1982 to 1991 as an investigator in Duisburg, and in ten Schimanski episodes beginning in 1999. He is also recognized for his contributions to the television series Zeg 'ns Aaa and Oppassen!!!, as well as films such as My Life in Orange, Ein Sommer in Amsterdam, Das Millionen Rennen, Odyssey of Heroes, and The Burglar.

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Career

Career overview

Joachimus Johannes, known as Chiem van Houweninge, is a Dutch actor, writer, scenario writer, creator, screenplay writer, producer, playwright, and director. Born on November 20, 1940, in The Hague, Netherlands, he has established a diverse career across television and film. His known credits total 47, spanning multiple roles in both acting and writing.

As an actor, van Houweninge is widely known for his work in television series such as Tatort, where he appeared in 27 episodes as Hänschen from 1982 to 1991, and in ten Schimanski episodes beginning in 1999. Additional television and film projects associated with his career include Zeg 'ns Aaa, Schimanski, Oppassen!!!, My Life in Orange, Ein Sommer in Amsterdam, Das Millionen Rennen, Odyssey of Heroes, Rosamunde Pilcher: Liebe am Horizont, The Boxer and the Hairdresser, Te gek om los te lopen, and The Burglar.

Alongside his acting career, van Houweninge is recognized as a writer and co-writer for television, contributing notably to the series Zeg 'ns Aaa and Oppassen!!!. His extensive filmography and television credits reflect a long-standing involvement in the entertainment industry as both a performer and a creator.

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Career timeline

Flikken Rotterdam
Helen DornEin Sommer in Amsterdam
Odyssey of HeroesEngel der Gerechtigkeit - Kopfgeld
Das Millionen Rennen
My Life in Orange
Rosamunde Pilcher: Liebe am Horizont
Flikken MaastrichtDoktor MartinEmail to Bill Gates
Vollgas - Gebremst wird später80 VARA Toppers! · Scenario Writer
The Boxer and the Hairdresser
ZIBBSOKO KölnSOKO KölnBergen Binnen · Scenario Writer
Ein roter Teppich für....
Storm in mijn hoofd · Writer
The Ninth Hour · Producer
SchimanskiSchimanski
Die Harald Schmidt ShowBaantjerStubbe – Von Fall zu Fall
alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio
Wolffs Revier
DAS!Boulevard BioOppassen!!! · WriterOppassen!!! · Creator
Trouble in Paradise · WriterTrouble in Paradise · Dialogue
Wedden, dat..?
Ruhe sanft, Bruno
Der unsichtbare Gegener
Te gek om los te lopen
Auf AchseMensch Durf Te LevenDear Boys · Scenario Writer
Rembrandt fecit 1669 · Writer
Melancholy TalesMelancholy Tales · Scenario WriterDe dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock JonesDe dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock Jones · Writer
3 nach 9Die Montagsmaler
The BurglarThe Burglar · Screenplay
Polizeiruf 110
Scene of the CrimeScene of the Crime · Writer

Full Filmography

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  • Flikken Rotterdam (2016) as Edwin Horman
  • Helen Dorn (2014) as Daniel de Klerk
  • Ein Sommer in Amsterdam (2014) as Willem van Haalen
  • Odyssey of Heroes (2013) as Hafenkapitän van Ommen
  • Engel der Gerechtigkeit - Kopfgeld (2013) as Maarten Hövel
  • Das Millionen Rennen (2012) as Züchter
  • My Life in Orange (2011) as Prakasch
  • Rosamunde Pilcher: Liebe am Horizont (2010) as Vincent
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  • Flikken Maastricht (2007) as BLP man
  • Doktor Martin (2007) as Jan Hansen
  • Email to Bill Gates (2007) as Johns Vater
  • Vollgas - Gebremst wird später (2005) as Kommissar Krüger
  • 80 VARA Toppers! (2005) Scenario Writer
  • The Boxer and the Hairdresser (2004)
  • ZIBB (2003) as Self
  • SOKO Köln (2003) as Norbert Wieland
  • SOKO Köln (2003) as Cees Guldenryck
  • Bergen Binnen (2003) Scenario Writer
  • Ein roter Teppich für.... (2002) as Self
  • Storm in mijn hoofd (2001) Writer
  • The Ninth Hour (2000) Producer
  • Schimanski (1997)
  • Schimanski (1997) as Hänschen
  • Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
  • Baantjer (1995) as Joop Vledder
  • Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall (1995) as Jan van der Heijde
  • alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio (1994) as Self
  • Wolffs Revier (1992) as Kommissar Berchtaan
  • DAS! (1991) as Self
  • Boulevard Bio (1991) as Self
  • Oppassen!!! (1991) Writer
  • Oppassen!!! (1991) Creator
  • Trouble in Paradise (1989) Writer
  • Trouble in Paradise (1989) Dialogue
  • Wedden, dat..? (1986) as Self
  • Ruhe sanft, Bruno (1983) as General Romero
  • Der unsichtbare Gegener (1982) as Hänschen
  • Te gek om los te lopen (1981) as Leo
  • Auf Achse (1980) as Schwede
  • Mensch Durf Te Leven (1980) as Bertus Boks
  • Dear Boys (1980) Scenario Writer
  • Rembrandt fecit 1669 (1977) Writer
  • Melancholy Tales (1975) as De zeeman (segment ''Zeeman tussen wal en schip'')
  • Melancholy Tales (1975) Scenario Writer
  • De dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock Jones (1975) as Lijfwacht 1
  • De dwaze lotgevallen van Sherlock Jones (1975) Writer
  • 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
  • Die Montagsmaler (1974) as Self
  • The Burglar (1972) as Man in pub
  • The Burglar (1972) Screenplay
  • Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Hänschen
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) as Hänschen
  • Scene of the Crime (1970) Writer
  • In De Hoofdrol (1960) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Chiem van Houweninge best known for?

Chiem van Houweninge is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flikken Rotterdam (2016), Helen Dorn (2014), Flikken Maastricht (2007), Endless Night (1972).

When and where was Chiem van Houweninge born?

Chiem van Houweninge was born on November 20, 1940 in Den Haag, Netherlands.

How many credits does Chiem van Houweninge have?

Chiem van Houweninge has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2016.

What is Chiem van Houweninge's background in cinema and television?

Chiem van Houweninge, born Joachimus Johannes van Houweninge on November 20, 1940, in The Hague, Netherlands, is a Dutch actor, writer, scenario writer, creator, screenplay writer, producer, and director. Active in both television and film, he is known for his work as an actor and writer across various productions. His...

Chiem van Houweninge by the numbers

54credits
26films
28TV series
1960–2016active years

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