Tim Oliehoek
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Subject: Tim Oliehoek (Directing).
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[1] Born Feb 27, 1979, in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Known for directing. 22 known credits.
[2] Director of The Menten Files. Attended Dutch Film and Television Academy at age 18. Shot action movie BUY OR DIE (two-and-a-half hours) before university.
[3] Directed 2 seasons of the adaptation of the book series Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen in 2017 and 2019. Scenario by Martin van Waardenberg. 12-part series starring Kees Hulst, André van Duin, Olga Zuiderhoek, and Carry Tefsen. Broadcast by Omroep MAX.
[4] Director of feature films, tv-series, and commercials. Received two Golden Calves for Best Television Drama for The Menten Case and The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen.
Name: Tim Oliehoek.
Birth: February 27, 1979, in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
Profession: Director of feature films, TV series, and commercials.
Education: Attended the Dutch Film and Television Academy at age 18.
Early work: Shot the two-and-a-half hour action movie BUY OR DIE before attending the academy.
Key Works: The Menten Files (also referred to as The Menten Case), The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen (Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen), and BUY OR DIE.
Specifics on Hendrik Groen: Directed two seasons in 2017 and 2019. It is a 12-part series written by Martin van Waardenberg and broadcast by Omroep MAX, featuring Kees Hulst, André van Duin, Olga Zuiderhoek, and Carry Tefsen.
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Career overview
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Source [1]: Tim Oliehoek, male, born February 27, 1979, in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Known for directing. 22 known credits.
Source [2]: Director of The Menten Files. Attended Dutch Film and Television Academy at age 18. Shot first two-and-a-half hour action movie BUY OR DIE before university.
Source [3]: Directed 2 seasons of the film adaptation of the book series Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen in 2017 and 2019. Scenario written by Martin van Waardenberg. 12-part series starring Kees Hulst, André van Duin, Olga Zuiderhoek, and Carry Tefsen. Broadcast by Omroep MAX.
Source [4]: Director of feature films, tv-series, and commercials. Received two Golden Calves for Best Television Drama for The Menten Case and The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen.
Paragraph 1: Early Life and Education.
Tim Oliehoek was born on February 27, 1979, in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He attended the Dutch Film and Television Academy at age 18. Before his arrival at the academy, he shot his first action movie, a two-and-a-half hour film titled BUY OR DIE.
Paragraph 2: Career and Notable Works.
Oliehoek is a director of feature films, television series, and commercials with 22 known credits. His work includes directing The Menten Files, also referred to as The Menten Case. In 2017 and 2019, he directed two seasons of the 12-part series based on the book series Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen. This series, which was broadcast by Omroep MAX, featured a scenario written by Martin van Waardenberg and starred Kees Hulst, André van Duin, Olga Zuiderhoek, and Carry Tefsen.
Paragraph 3: Awards.
For his work on The Menten Case and The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, Oliehoek received two Golden Calves for Best Television Drama.
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Tim Oliehoek was born on February 27, 1979, in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He attended the Dutch Film and Television Academy at the age of 18. Prior to his enrollment at the academy, he filmed his first action movie, a two-and-a-half hour production titled BUY OR DIE.
As a director of feature films, television series, and commercials, Oliehoek has 22 known credits. His directorial work includes The Menten Files, also known as The Menten Case. Between 2017 and 2019, he directed two seasons of the 12-part series based on the book series Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen. This production was broadcast by Omroep MAX, with a scenario written by Martin van Waardenberg and starring Kees Hulst, André van Duin, Olga Zuiderhoek, and Carry Tefsen.
Oliehoek has been recognized with two Golden Calves for Best Television Drama for his direction of The Menten Case and The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen.
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- Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen (2017) Director
- The Body Collector (2016) Director
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- Chez Nous (2013) Director
- Moordvrouw (2012) Director
- Godforsaken True Killers (2011) Director
- Klik (2011) as The Bartender
- Pizza Maffia (2011) Director
- Spion van Oranje (2009) Director
- Black Book (2006) Second Unit Director
- Shouf Shouf! (2006) Director
- Shouf Shouf! (2006) Creator
- Allerzielen (2005) Director
- Too Fat Too Furious (2005) Director
- 15.35: Spoor 1 (2003) Director
- The Horseless Prince (2003) Writer
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- Jensen! (2002) as Self
- Costa! (2001) as Joris
- Isabelle Director
- Isabelle Screenplay
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Tim Oliehoek is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Moordvrouw (2012), Rocky Mountain (1950), Black Book (2006), Allerzielen (2005).
When and where was Tim Oliehoek born?
Tim Oliehoek was born on February 27, 1979 in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
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Tim Oliehoek has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
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Subject: Tim Oliehoek (Directing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: [1] Born Feb 27, 1979, in Leidschendam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Known for directing. 22 known credits. [2] Director o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Costa! (2001) as Joris — aged about 22
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