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Jan Bijvoet

Known For
Acting
Born
December 28, 1966 in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium
Active Years
1990–2026 (37 Years)
Total Credits
46 credits in database
Acting Born Dec 28, 1966 Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium 46 credits
46
Total Credits
1990–2026
37 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Jan Bijvoet (Acting).
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Name: Jan Bijvoet.
Birth Date: December 28, 1966.
Birth Place: Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.
Professions: Actor, composer.
Known for: Peaky Blinders (2013), Embrace of the Serpent (2015), Alabama Monroe (2012).
Education: Graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck.
Theater/Stage Career: Worked with companies NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis.
Leadership: Artistic leader of Theater Zuidpool since 2005.
Nationality/Identity: Flemish actor.

Jan Bijvoet is a Flemish actor and composer born on December 28, 1966, in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. He is a graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck and has established a stage career working with companies such as NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis. Since 2005, he has served as one of the artistic leaders of Theater Zuidpool, with which he also performs. Bijvoet is known for his work in Peaky Blinders (2013), Embrace of the Serpent (2015), and Alabama Monroe (2012). His professional credits include acting across theater, film, and television.
"Jan Bijvoet is a Flemish actor and composer born on December 28, 1966, in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. He is a graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck and has established a stage career working with companies such as NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis. Since 2005, he has served as one of the artistic leaders of Theater Zuidpool, with which he also performs. Bijvoet is

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Jan Bijvoet.
Birthdate: December 28, 1966.
Birthplace: Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.
Profession: Actor and composer.
Known for: Peaky Blinders (2013), Embrace of the Serpent (2015), Alabama Monroe (2012).
Acting background: Flemish actor. Graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck.
Stage career: Worked with companies such as NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis.
Leadership: One of the artistic leaders of Theater Zuidpool since 2005, with which he also performs.
Known credits: 45 (per TMDB).
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Jan Bijvoet is a Flemish actor and composer born on December 28, 1966, in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. He is a graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck. His professional background includes work across theater, film, and television.
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Bijvoet built a stage career working with various companies, including NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis. Since 2005, he has served as one of the artistic leaders of Theater Zuidpool, a company with which he also performs.
Paragraph 3: Film and Television.
In his screen work, Bijvoet is known for his roles in Peaky Blinders (2013), Embrace of the Serpent (2015), and Alabama Monroe (2012). According to The Movie Database, he has 45 known credits.
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Jan Bijvoet is a Flemish actor and composer born on December 28, 1966, in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. A graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck, Bijvoet has established a career that spans theater, film, and television. He is recognized for his distinctive work across these various mediums.

His professional history includes building a stage career with several companies, such as NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis. Since 2005, Bijvoet has also served as one of the artistic leaders of Theater Zuidpool, a company with which he performs.

In film and television, Bijvoet is known for his work in Peaky Blinders (2013), Embrace of the Serpent (2015), and Alabama Monroe (2012). His professional credits include 45 known entries.
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"Jan Bijvoet is a Flemish actor and composer born on December 28, 1966, in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium. A graduate of Studio Herman Teirlinck, Bijvoet has established a career that spans theater, film, and television. He is recognized for his distinctive work across these various mediums.

His professional history includes building a stage career with several companies, such as NTGent, Toneelgroep Ceremonia, and Toneelhuis. Since 2005, Bijvoet has also served as one of the artistic leaders of Theater Zuidpool, a company with which he performs.

In film and television, Bijvoet is known for his work in

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

WerwulfDustLe Faux Soir
The MegalomaniacsMy Friend MilesKoffie in LourdesStanzas in Dejection
Krazy HouseJackson & MaloneHearts of StoneWastelandNatasha’s Dance
WILLLukaThe Land of Women
NocturnusDarker
The Forgotten BattleUndergodsNo. 10
Into the NightMotel AcaciaSword of God
Exit PlanPatrickBloody Marie
In DarknessFenixZoo
CompulsionHampi
Embrace of the SerpentThe Ardennes
Peaky BlindersBorgmanMarina
The Broken Circle Breakdown
Van Vlees en Bloed
The Sunflyers
Ad Fundum
De KotmadamDe Kotmadam
Commissaris Roos

Full Filmography

46 titles
  • Werwulf (2026)
  • Dust (2026) as Prime Minister Verdoodt
  • Le Faux Soir (2026)
  • The Megalomaniacs (2025) as Potter
  • My Friend Miles (2025) as Prince Anew
  • Koffie in Lourdes (2025) as Dicky
  • Stanzas in Dejection (2025) as Patrick
  • Krazy House (2024) as Piotr Christian
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  • Jackson & Malone (2024) as Kapelaan Lindemann
  • Hearts of Stone (2024) as Groundskeeper
  • Wasteland (2024)
  • Natasha’s Dance (2024) as Igor
  • The Magnet Man (2024) as Pladijs
  • WILL (2023) as Police commissioner Jean
  • Luka (2023) as Sergeant Major Raf
  • The Land of Women (2023) as Thomas
  • Nocturnus (2022) as Knud
  • Darker (2022) as Atlas
  • The Forgotten Battle (2021) as Doctor Visser
  • Undergods (2021) as Foreigner
  • No. 10 (2021) as Biko
  • Into the Night (2020) as Rik
  • Motel Acacia (2020) as Father
  • Sword of God (2020) as King
  • Exit Plan (2019) as Frank
  • Patrick (2019) as Flik
  • Bloody Marie (2019) as Oscar
  • In Darkness (2018) as Radic
  • Fenix (2018) as Sev Herzof
  • Zoo (2018) as Leo
  • Compulsion (2016) as Minos
  • Hampi (2016)
  • Embrace of the Serpent (2015) as Theodor Koch-Grunberg
  • The Ardennes (2015) as Stef
  • Peaky Blinders (2013) as Grand Duke Leon Petrovna
  • Borgman (2013) as Camiel Borgman
  • Marina (2013) as Police Inspector #1
  • The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) as Koen
  • Van Vlees en Bloed (2009) as JB
  • The Sunflyers (2005) as Dragonflyer Black Eagle
  • Ad Fundum (1993) as Piet
  • De Kotmadam (1991) as Vriend van Jo
  • De Kotmadam (1991) as Patrick
  • Commissaris Roos (1990) as Rebelse jongere
  • 10 Broeders
  • Hunters as Truck driver

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jan Bijvoet best known for?

Jan Bijvoet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Werwulf (2026), The Land of Women (2023), The Forgotten Battle (2021), Undergods (2021).

When and where was Jan Bijvoet born?

Jan Bijvoet was born on December 28, 1966 in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium.

How many credits does Jan Bijvoet have?

Jan Bijvoet has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.

What is Jan Bijvoet's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Jan Bijvoet (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Jan Bijvoet. Birth Date: December...

Jan Bijvoet by the numbers

46credits
37films
9TV series
1990–2026active years

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