Simon Carmiggelt - Actor Profile

Simon Carmiggelt

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
7Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 7, 1913
Birth Place: Den Haag

About Simon Carmiggelt

Simon Carmiggelt (1913–1987) was a Dutch writer, journalist and poet, best known for his daily newspaper columns signed with his pen name Kronkel ("Twist", or "Kink").

Known For: Acting

Simon Carmiggelt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Simon Carmiggelt reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Simon Carmiggelt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 57% of Simon Carmiggelt'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 Bicycling to the Moon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Simon Carmiggelt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Simon Carmiggelt's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Bicycling to the Moon (1963) movie poster
★9.0

Bicycling to the Moon: A gentle comedy about three brothers, each of whom inherited something of their deceased father’s personality. Their pat

Bicycling to the Moon

1963•Drama
★7.3
The World of Simon Carmiggelt (1983) movie poster
★7.3

The World of Simon Carmiggelt: Eight newspaper-columns by Dutch writer Simon Carmiggelt were turned into a film in honor of his 70st birthday.

The World of Simon Carmiggelt

1983•Comedy
★7.2
Everyman (1963) movie poster
★7.2

Everyman: Bert Haanstra paints a portrait of The Netherlands and the Dutch, in his own unparalleled manner. Partly with the aid of

Everyman

1963•Documentary
★6.9
The Voice of the Water (1966) movie poster
★6.9

The Voice of the Water: The Netherlands and water, they are inseparable from one another. Water in its soothing form, as a place of work and ple

The Voice of the Water

1966•Documentary
★5.8
That Joyous Eve... (1960) movie poster
★5.8

That Joyous Eve...: The story of three torn apart families on the verge of Sinterklaasavond, the Dutch equivalent of Christmas Eve.

That Joyous Eve...

1960•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Simon Carmiggelt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 The World of Simon Carmiggelt Narrator Hit Similar →
1983 The Hairdresser Client Flop Similar →
1966 The Voice of the Water Voice-over Hit Similar →
1963 Bicycling to the Moon - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Everyman Narrator (Dutch) Hit Similar →
1960 That Joyous Eve... - Average Similar →
1956 Three Days with Monica voice-over Flop Similar →

Simon Carmiggelt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Simon Carmiggelt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Simon Carmiggelt is "Bicycling to the Moon" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Simon Carmiggelt acted in?

Simon Carmiggelt has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Simon Carmiggelt?

Other notable films include "The World of Simon Carmiggelt", "Everyman", and "The Voice of the Water".

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