Ger van der Grijn
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 11, 1924 in Tienhoven, The Netherlands
- Died
- August 4, 2011
- Active Years
- 1975–2011 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Ger van der Grijn was a Dutch actor born on June 11, 1924, in Tienhoven, Netherlands. Before his acting career, he worked as a plateelschilder in Schoonhoven and became involved in amateur theater through Albert Vogel and Henk van Ulsen. During the 1970s and 1980s, he performed with the Amsterdam theater group Toetssteen, including a role in Heijermans’ De wijze kater. His film and television credits include De zevensprong, Flikken Maastricht, Baantjer, Peter Bell, Young Kees, Happy Days Are Here Again, Ball Possession, Achilles en het zebrapad, Overvallers in de dierentuin, Another Mother, and Oorlogswinter. Ger van der Grijn died on August 4, 2011, at the age of 87.
Career overview
Ger van der Grijn was a Dutch actor born on June 11, 1924, in Tienhoven, Netherlands. Before his career in acting, he worked as a plateelschilder in Schoonhoven. He entered the world of amateur theater through his connections with Albert Vogel and Henk van Ulsen. During the 1970s and 1980s, he performed with the Amsterdam-based theater group Toetssteen, where his work included roles in Shakespearean productions and a performance as the cat in Herman Heijermans’ De wijze kater.
Throughout his career, Van der Grijn appeared in numerous film and television projects. His credits include roles in the television series De zevensprong, Baantjer, Flikken Maastricht, and Oorlogswinter. His filmography also features appearances in Peter Bell, Young Kees, Happy Days Are Here Again, Ball Possession, Achilles en het zebrapad, Overvallers in de dierentuin, and Another Mother. He was recognized for his work in supporting roles within Dutch television and cinema. Ger van der Grijn died on August 4, 2011, at the age of 87.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Amsterdam Paradise (2011) as Wilbert van Waag
- Ball Possession (2007) as Boer
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten (2005) as Bernard
- Young Kees (2003) as Man in Raam
- Peter Bell (2002) as Oude man
- Another Mother (1996)
- Baantjer (1995) as Oude man
- 12 steden, 13 ongelukken (1990) as Opa Vogelenzang
- Overvallers in de dierentuin (1984) as Verkoper
- Volk en vaderliefde (1976) as Hydarneus
- Happy Days Are Here Again (1975) as Boer
- Achilles en het zebrapad as oude man
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What movies or TV shows is Ger van der Grijn best known for?
Ger van der Grijn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peter Bell (2002), Sagan (2008), 12 steden, 13 ongelukken (1990).
When and where was Ger van der Grijn born?
Ger van der Grijn was born on June 11, 1924 in Tienhoven, The Netherlands. They passed away on August 4, 2011.
How many credits does Ger van der Grijn have?
Ger van der Grijn has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2011.
What is Ger van der Grijn's background in cinema and television?
Ger van der Grijn was a Dutch actor born on June 11, 1924, in Tienhoven, Netherlands. Before his acting career, he worked as a plateelschilder in Schoonhoven and became involved in amateur theater through Albert Vogel and Henk van Ulsen. During the 1970s and 1980s, he performed with the Amsterdam theater group Toetsste...
Ger van der Grijn by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Baantjer (1995) as Oude man — aged about 71
- 12 steden, 13 ongelukken (1990) as Opa Vogelenzang — aged about 66
- Peter Bell (2002) as Oude man — aged about 78
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