Jan Decleir
ActingAbout Jan Decleir
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jan Decleir reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jan Decleir's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jan Decleir remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in John the Fearless, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jan Decleir Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jan Decleir's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan Decleir.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Baronesses | Lucien | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | WILL | The Professor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Claus Family 3 | Noël Claus | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Claus Family 2 | Noël Claus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Claus Family | Noël Claus | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Barefoot Emperor | Willy Brandt | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | This Magnificent Cake! | The King (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sinterklaas en de Wakkere Nachten | Sinterklaas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Don't Shoot | Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Blind Spot | Partijvoorzitter | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ay Ramon! | Saint Nicholas | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Me and Kaminski | Holm | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Café Derby | Bisschop | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Surprise | Cornald Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 14-18 Spektakel-Musical | Verteller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Flying Home | Jos Pauwels | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Finn | Luuk | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Nova Zembla | Petrus Plancius | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Les Barons | Julien | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Sister Smile | Lucien Deckers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Loft | Ludwig Tyberghein | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Where Is Winky's Horse? | Oom Siem/Sinterklaas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Blind | Dokter Victor Verbeecke | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Someone Else's Happiness | Johnny De Flow | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Winky's Horse | Oom Siem / Sinterklaas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Long Weekend | Jos | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Off Screen | John Voerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Kiss | Marcel Lenaerts | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Father's Affair | Huib Minderhout | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Missing Half | Le gynécologue | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Memory of a Killer | Angelo Ledda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Rosenstrasse | Nathan Goldberg | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Brush with Fate | Old Laurens | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hop | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lijmen/Het been | rechter Teugels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Little Crumb | Vader Keyzer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Running Free | Boss Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shades | Freddy Lebecq | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Molokai: The Story of Father Damien | Bishop Köckerman | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Character | Dreverhaven | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Antonia's Line | Sebastian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Anchoress | Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Beck – De gesloten kamer | Beck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Priest Daens | Adolf Daens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Koko Flanel | Azère Smellekens | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Lion of Flanders | Jan Breydel | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | John the Fearless | John the Fearless / Jan zonder Vrees (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Toute une nuit | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Two Queens and One Consort | Vader | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Chronicle of a Passion | Renier Joskin de Lamarache | Average | Similar → |
Jan Decleir - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jan Decleir?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Decleir is "John the Fearless" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jan Decleir acted in?
Jan Decleir has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jan Decleir?
Other notable films include "Character", "Don't Shoot", and "14-18 Spektakel-Musical".