John Buijsman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 21, 1953 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
- Active Years
- 1988–2026 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
John Buijsman is a Dutch actor, writer, musician, and theater maker born on March 21, 1953, in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He comes from a Rotterdam-based family of artists, as his father, Luut Buijsman, was a member of the Kilima Hawaiians. Throughout his career, Buijsman has been credited with 46 acting roles. He gained widespread recognition for his work in long-running Gamma commercials and for his role as Dr. Doolittle in the youth series Loenatik. His film and television credits include Sorry, Bagels & bubbels, Skin, ID:A, The Marathon, Loonies, Bad Luck, Crusade in Jeans, De Tatta's 3, and Zondag. He is recognized for his versatile contributions across television, film, and stage productions.
Career overview
John Buijsman is a Dutch actor, writer, musician, and theater maker born on March 21, 1953, in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland. He comes from a Rotterdam-based family of artists; his father, Luut Buijsman, was a member of the musical group the Kilima Hawaiians. Throughout his professional career, Buijsman has established a diverse portfolio across film, television, and stage productions. He gained widespread public recognition in the Netherlands for his long-running appearances in commercials for the hardware store chain Gamma, as well as for his portrayal of the character Dr. Doolittle in the youth television series Loenatik.
His filmography includes a wide range of credits, with notable work in productions such as Loenatik, Sorry, Bagels & bubbels, Skin, ID:A, The Marathon, Loonies, Bad Luck, Crusade in Jeans, De Tatta's 3, and Zondag. With 46 known credits listed in his professional profile, Buijsman remains a recognized figure in the Dutch entertainment industry. His contributions span various genres, reflecting his versatility as a performer. He continues to be identified by his work in both television and cinema, maintaining a career that has evolved through decades of performance.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- Blind Sherlock (2026) as Dieter Adriaansens
- Blind Sherlock (2026) as Dieter Adriaansens/Lennon
- Chateau Moordland (2026) as Fons
- De Tatta's: Daan (2026)
- Bennie (2025) as Opa Jan
- 010: De Mensen Die Rotterdam Kleur Geven (2025) as Voice-over
- The Gringo's 3 (2025)
- Woezel & Pip op avontuur in de Tovertuin (2025)
- De Tatta's: The Series (2024) as Richard
- Multiplayer (2024) as Kees
- Santos (2023) as Nico
- Mitchel aan de Maas (2023) as Voice-over
- The Tatta's 2 (2023) as Richard van Kampen
- Ten minste houdbaar tot (2022) as Willem
- The Tatta's (2022)
- Ome Cor (2022) as Captain SS Rotterdam
- Dertigers (2020) as Vader Alex
- Casanova's (2020) as Vader Bas
- Centraal (2019) as Nikkelen Nelly
- The Test of Time (2019) as Meester Menno (voice)
- I know who you are (2018) as Arend Valk
- Enough! (2016) as Principal
- Het Geheim van Eyck (2015) as Opa Darius
- Bagels & Bubbels (2015) as Henk van Langeveld
- Parnassus (2015) as Pa
- Loonies II (2014) as Dr. Doolittle
- Moordvrouw (2012) as Arie Kooijman
- Dokter Tinus (2012) as Mr. van Dol
- The Marathon (2012) as Joop
- My Adventures by V. Swchwrm (2012) as Inspector
- Terug (2012) as Huub
- ID:A (2011) as Rob
- Webcam (2011) as Father Antoin
- Skin (2008) as Simon
- Flikken Maastricht (2007) as Karel Groen
- HannaHannaH (2007) as Don
- Crusade in Jeans (2006) as Dutch Soccer Coach
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten (2005) as Ernie T.
- Tow-Truck Pluck (2004) as Karel
- Lost (2004)
- Zondag (2004)
- Loonies (2002) as Dr. Doolittle
- Bad Luck (2002)
- Babs (2000) as Inspecteur
- Unit 13 (1996) as Pooijer
- Loenatik (1995) as Dr. Doolittle
- Medisch Centrum West (1988) as Meneer Visser
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Buijsman best known for?
John Buijsman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tag der Abrechnung - Der Amokläufer von Euskirchen (1994), Tag der Abrechnung - Der Amokläufer von Euskirchen (1994), Dertigers (2020), Moordvrouw (2012).
When and where was John Buijsman born?
John Buijsman was born on March 21, 1953 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
How many credits does John Buijsman have?
John Buijsman has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is John Buijsman's background in cinema and television?
John Buijsman is a Dutch actor, writer, musician, and theater maker born on March 21, 1953, in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He comes from a Rotterdam-based family of artists, as his father, Luut Buijsman, was a member of the Kilima Hawaiians. Throughout his career, Buijsman has been credited with 46 acting rol...
John Buijsman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Unit 13 (1996) as Pooijer — aged about 43
- Dertigers (2020) as Vader Alex — aged about 67
- Dokter Tinus (2012) as Mr. van Dol — aged about 59
- Flikken Maastricht (2007) as Karel Groen — aged about 54
- Medisch Centrum West (1988) as Meneer Visser — aged about 35
- Moordvrouw (2012) as Arie Kooijman — aged about 59
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