Dutch actors and actresses have achieved success in Hollywood and international films over the years. Here are some of the most successful Dutch actors and actresses who have stepped onto the global stage:
Rutger Hauer (1944-2019)
Hauer was one of the best-known Dutch actors in Hollywood. He played iconic roles in films such as “Blade Runner” (1982), “Ladyhawke” (1985), and “The Hitcher” (1986).
Famke Janssen
Janssen has an impressive Hollywood career, with roles in major franchises like the “X-Men” films (as Jean Grey) and the James Bond film “GoldenEye” (1995). She also starred in the “Taken” trilogy alongside Liam Neeson.
Carice van Houten
Van Houten gained international recognition with her role in the Dutch film “Black Book” (2006) and achieved worldwide fame with her role as Melisandre in the popular TV series “Game of Thrones” (2012-2019).
Michiel Huisman
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Huisman began his career in the Netherlands but found international success with roles in TV series such as “Treme” (2010-2013), “Nashville” (2012-2014), and “Game of Thrones” (2014-2016). He also starred in films like “The Age of Adaline” (2015) and “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” (2018).
Jeroen Krabbé
Krabbé is an experienced Dutch actor and director, known for his roles in films such as “The Living Daylights” (1987), “The Fugitive” (1993), and “Immortal Beloved” (1994).
Marwan Kenzari
Kenzari has a rapidly growing international career with roles in films like “The Mummy” (2017), “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017), as Jafar in the live-action version of “Aladdin” (2019), and in Black Adam (2022).
Sylvia Hoeks
Hoeks gained international recognition with her role as Luv in “Blade Runner 2049” (2017). She also starred in films such as “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” (2018) and “All the Devil’s Men” (2018).
Lotte Verbeek
– Verbeek is known for her roles in TV series such as “The Borgias” (2011-2013), “Outlander” (2014-2018), and “Agent Carter” (2015-2016). She has also starred in international films, including “The Last Witch Hunter” (2015).
Katja Herbers
Katja Herbers currently stars in the American hit series Evil. Before this, she had smaller roles in Westworld, The Americans, and The Leftovers.
Olivier Richters (Dutch Giant)
Olivier Richters is better known by his nickname, the Dutch Giant. And he is giant, at 2 meters and 8 centimeters tall. And all those muscles! He has had roles in Hollywood in Black Widow and The King’s Man.
