Koen Kessels - Actor Profile

Koen Kessels

Sound
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
2Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Oostende, West Flanders, Belgium

About Koen Kessels

Koen Kessels, Music Director, studied at the Royal Flemish Conservatoire of Music, Antwerp. He made his debut with the Royal Ballet of Flanders with Cinderella and has been a regular guest conductor for Opéra National de Paris (Le Parc, Coppélia, Proust, Cinderella, Hurlevent, Hommage à Jerôme Robbins, Giselle, La Petite Danseuse de Degas) since 2005 and with The Royal Ballet (Nutcracker, Giselle) since 2008. This season he makes his debut at the Wiener Staatsoper and the Bolshoi and is back with the Brussels Opéra de Munt (Hanjo) and Antwerp Opera (L'Amour de loin). He made his opera debut with Rouen Opera, France, conducting Il barbiere di Siviglia. His standard repertory contains the main Verdi, Mozart and Puccini operas, although there is a definite accent on contemporary opera. He founded and is Artistic Director of HERMES ensemble, specialising in contemporary music. He is Music Director of Zomeropera Alden Biesen, Belgium and on the artistic direction team at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp. He joined Birmingham Royal Ballet in September 2010.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koen Kessels reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Koen Kessels's filmography leans towards the Music 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Koen Kessels remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Nutcracker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Koen Kessels Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Koen Kessels's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koen Kessels.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Corybantic Games Conductor Flop Similar →
2009 The Nutcracker Self - Conductor Hit Similar →

Koen Kessels - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Koen Kessels?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koen Kessels is "The Nutcracker" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Koen Kessels acted in?

Koen Kessels has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.