Jan Decleir
Acting
Jan Decleir (born February 14, 1946, in Niel, Belgium) is a Belgian film, television and stage actor, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Flemish cinema. He made his film debut in Mira (1971) and gained international recognition for his performances in Character (1997), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Oscar nominated drama Daens (1992). Alongside his extensive screen career, he is also a highly respected theatre actor and a central figure in Flemish cultural life.
Known for
2025The Baronesses
Lucien
2023WILL
The Professor
2022The Claus Family 3
Noël Claus
2021The Claus Family 2
Noël Claus
2020The Barefoot Emperor
Willy Brandt
2020The Claus Family
Noël Claus
2019Een verkeerde toekomst
Jules
2018This Magnificent Cake!
The King (voice)
2018Don't Shoot
Albert
2018Sinterklaas en de Wakkere Nachten
Sinterklaas
2018Hij komt, hij komt, ... intrede van de Sint
Sinterklaas
2017The Blind Spot
Partijvoorzitter
2017Hij komt, hij komt, ... intrede van de Sint
Sinterklaas
2015Me and Kaminski
Holm
2015The Surprise
Cornald Muller
2015Ay Ramon!
Saint Nicholas
2015Café Derby
Bisschop
2015Wat Mannen Willen
Pastoor
2014Flying Home
Jos Pauwels
201414-18 Spektakel-Musical
Verteller
2013Finn
Luuk
2011Nova Zembla
Petrus Plancius
2010Omokage
2010Smoorverliefd
Bob Seynens