Jeroen Krabbé
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Jeroen Aart Krabbé (Dutch pronunciation: [jəˈrun ˈaːrt krɑˈbeː]; born 5 December 1944) is a Dutch actor and film director with a successful career in both Dutch and English-language films. He is best known to international audiences for his leading roles in the Paul Verhoeven films Soldier of Orange (1977) and The Fourth Man (1983), for playing the villain General Georgi Koskov in the James Bond film The Living Daylights (1987) and his parts in The Prince of Tides (1991), The Fugitive (1993), and Immortal Beloved (1994). His 1998 directorial debut, Left Luggage, was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival.
Jeroen Krabbé Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jeroen Krabbé reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jeroen Krabbé's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Jeroen Krabbé's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Professor Columbus, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jeroen Krabbé Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jeroen Krabbé's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jeroen Krabbé has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | De Onbekende Soldaat: Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Neem Me Mee | Joep | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Shit Happens | Jan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Albert Schweitzer | Albert Schweitzer | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Transporter 3 | Leonid Vasilev | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Leef! | Hugo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Off Screen | Gerard Wesselinck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve | Van der Woude | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Fogbound | Dr. Duff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Discovery of Heaven | Gabriel | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside The Living Daylights | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside 'The Living Daylights' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Jesus | Satan - Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | An Ideal Husband | Baron Arnheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | EverAfter | Auguste Le Seigneur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Left Luggage | Mr. Kalman | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dangerous Beauty | Pietro Venier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Immortal Beloved | Anton Felix Schindler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Farinelli | George Frideric Handel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | King of the Hill | Mr. Kurlander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Fugitive | Charles Nichols | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | For a Lost Soldier | Jeroen Boman (adult) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Prince of Tides | Herbert Woodruff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Kafka | Bizzlebek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sahara Sandwich | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robin Hood | Baron Roger Daguerre | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Murder East - Murder West | Edgar Rutchinsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Secret Weapon | Asher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Punisher | Gianni Franco | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Melancholia | David Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Eugene Ivanov | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Shadow Man | Theo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Crossing Delancey | Anton Maes | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A World Apart | Gus Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Jan Cox, a Painter's Odyssey | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Living Daylights | General Georgi Koskov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Her Secret Life | Louis Malarin | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | No Mercy | Losado | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Jumpin' Jack Flash | Mark Van Meter | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Turtle Diary | Mr. Sandor | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The 4th Man | Gerard Reve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Things Past | Harry Heyblom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Flight of Rainbirds | Maarten | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Spetters | Frans Henkhof | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mr. Slotter's Jubilee | Dries Barns | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Martijn en de magiër | Regisseur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Soldier of Orange | Guus LeJeune | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Van Gogh; een huis voor Vincent | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Professor Columbus | Jan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bicycling to the Moon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jeroen Krabbé - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jeroen Krabbé?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeroen Krabbé is "Professor Columbus" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jeroen Krabbé acted in?
Jeroen Krabbé has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jeroen Krabbé?
Other notable films include "Jan Cox, a Painter's Odyssey", "Shadow Man", and "Bicycling to the Moon".