Jaap Spijkers
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 11, 1958 in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 70 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Jaap Spijkers.
Profession: Dutch actor and director [5]. Known for stage, television, and film productions [4].
Birth Date: February 11, 1958 [1, 2].
Place of Birth: Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands [1, 2].
Education: Attended Toneelschool Arnhem, where he was in the class of Marieke Heebink and Bert Geurkink [3].
Career Start: Began stage career with theater company De Trust under the direction of Theu Boermans [3].
Known Credits: 69 [1].
Notable Works: The Polish Bride (1998) [2], 1000 Rosen (1994) [2], Smeris (2014) [2], De Poolse Bruid [5], Cloaca [5], and Ober [5].
Jaap Spijkers is a Dutch actor and director known for his work in stage, television, and film productions. Born on February 11, 1958, in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, Spijkers attended Toneelschool Arnhem, studying in the class of Marieke Heebink and Bert Geurkink. He began his stage career with the theater company De Trust under the direction of Theu Boermans. His acting credits include 69 entries. He is recognized for his performances in films such as 1000 Rosen (1994), The Polish Bride (1998), S
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Jaap Spijkers, Dutch actor. Known credits: 69. Birthday: February 11, 1958. Place of birth: Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
[2] IMDb: Actor. Known for The Polish Bride (1998), 1000 Rosen (1994), and Smeris (2014). Born Feb 11, 1958, in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
[3] Wikipedia: Attended Toneelschool Arnhem (classmates/teachers Marieke Heebink and Bert Geurkink). Known for television, film, theater, and stage. Began stage career at theater company De Trust under Theu Boermans. Later gained fame in films.
[4] TMDB: Dutch actor known for stage, television, and film productions.
[5] Grokipedia: Dutch actor and director. Career in Dutch theater, film, and television. Notable films: 1000 Rosen, De Poolse Bruid, Cloaca, and Ober.
[6] Biographies.net: General mention.
Paragraph 1: Background and Early Career.
Jaap Spijkers is a Dutch actor and director born on February 11, 1958, in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. He attended the Toneelschool Arnhem, where he was in the class of Marieke Heebink and Bert Geurkink. Spijkers began his stage career with the theater company De Trust under the direction of Theu Boermans. He is recognized for his work across stage, television, and film productions.
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Throughout his career, Spijkers has earned credits in various media, including 69 known credits listed on The Movie Database. He is known for his performances in films such as 1000 Rosen (1994), The Polish Bride (also known as De Poolse Bruid) (1998), Smeris (2014), Cloaca, and Ober. His work includes leading and supporting performances in Dutch theater, film, and television.
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"Jaap Spijkers is a Dutch actor and director born on February 11, 1958, in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. He attended the Toneelschool Arnhem, where he was in the class of Marieke Heebink and Bert Geurkink. Spijkers began his stage career with the theater company De Trust under the direction of Theu Boermans. He is recognized for his work across stage, television, and film productions.
Throughout his career, Spijkers has earned credits in various media, including 69 known credits listed on The Movie Database. He is known for his performances in films such as 1000 Rosen (1994), The Polish Bride (also known as De Poolse Bruid) (1998), Smeris (2014), Cloaca, and Ober. His work includes leading and supporting performances in Dutch theater, film, and television."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
70 titles- Rest and Joy (2026) as Thomas Verbrugge
- Goudappels (2024) as Fabie's vader
- Incognito (2023) as David Coldewey
- Het jaar van Fortuyn (2022) as Wim Kok
- The terrible eighties (2022) as Veenstra
- Odds (2022) as Wethouder Boritius
- Pink Moon (2022) as Hans
- De Zitting (2022) as Voorzitter
- The East (2021) as Company Director Sneijders
- Yentl en de Boer de Serie (2021) as Slager Gerard
- Jackie & Oopjen (2020) as Directeur Rijksmuseum
- De zaak Shell (2020) as De CEO
- Oogappels (2019) as Fabie's vader
- Women of the Night (2019) as Gerrit Blaauw
- All Against All (2019) as Narrator
- Close Distance (2019)
- I know who you are (2018) as Ramon van Leer
- The Resistance Banker (2018) as Cornelis Ritter
- All You Need Is Love (2018) as Boukjes father
- Your Mother Should Know (2018) as School Principal
- The Fix (2017) as Ton de Graaff
- Flikken Rotterdam (2016) as Rechter
- Smeris (2014) as Robert Kamp
- Dutch Hope (2014) as Uwe Noorman
- Hoe Duur Was De Suiker (2014) as van Omhoog
- Kenau (2014) as Duyff
- Daylight (2013) as Sam Dijksman
- The Price of Sugar (2013) as van Omhoog
- Soof (2013) as General Practitioner
- Moordvrouw (2012) as Max Rossmann
- Jackie (2012) as Harm
- The Marathon (2012) as doctor
- The Marathon (2012) as Dokter
- The Gang of Oss (2011) as Pastor de Roos
- Sonny Boy (2011) as Tuinder
- Drone (2011) as Lieutenant-colonel
- New Kids Turbo (2010) as judge
- Saint (2010) as Chef
- The Happy Housewife (2010) as Theo
- The Dark House (2009) as Martin
- Taartman (2009) as Ben van Bommel
- Wijster (2008)
- Waiter (2006) as Walter
- A Thousand Kisses (2006) as Dimitri
- Baantjer - de Cock en de moord op de middenstip (2006) as Lex Hamer
- Night Run (2006) as Grimbergen
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten (2005) as Carel van Veere
- Ten to Two (2005)
- Island Guests (2005) as Nils
- Stille Nacht (2004) as Van den Brink
- Bluebird (2004) as Mr. De Leeuw
- Grimm (2003) as Hoerenloper
- Cloaca (2003) as Maarten
- Dunya & Desie (2002) as Herman
- Zus & Zo (2002) as Jan
- Twin Sisters (2002) as Father Rockanje
- With Great Joy (2001) as Luc Sipkes
- Speakers of the Truth (2000)
- Little Crumb (1999) as Vader Keesie
- The Polish Bride (1998) as Henk Woldring
- Character (1997) as Neighbour
- Vrijmarkt (1997)
- L'amant de Maman (1997) as Andrew
- Punk Lawyer (1996) as Frank
- The Dress (1996) as Busdriver
- Another Mother (1996) as Stel in trein
- Baantjer (1995) as Lex Hamer
- The Purse Snatcher (1995) as Father of Alex
- 1,000 Roses (1994) as Harry
- Vigour (1990) as Slager
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jaap Spijkers best known for?
Jaap Spijkers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rainclouds Over Wushan (1996), The East (2021), Women of the Night (2019), Flikken Rotterdam (2016).
When and where was Jaap Spijkers born?
Jaap Spijkers was born on February 11, 1958 in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
How many credits does Jaap Spijkers have?
Jaap Spijkers has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Jaap Spijkers's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Jaap Spijkers (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asteris...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- With Great Joy (2001) as Luc Sipkes — aged about 43
- Flikken Rotterdam (2016) as Rechter — aged about 58
- 1,000 Roses (1994) as Harry — aged about 36
- Baantjer (1995) as Lex Hamer — aged about 37
- Daylight (2013) as Sam Dijksman — aged about 55
- Sonny Boy (2011) as Tuinder — aged about 53
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