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.
Jan Decleir Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jan Decleir reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jan Decleir's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Jan Decleir'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 John the Fearless, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jan Decleir Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jan Decleir's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jan Decleir has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 2006 | Crusade in Jeans | Count of Rottweil | 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 → |
| 1978 | A Page of Love | Un ouvrier | Super Hit | 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 "A Page of Love", "Character", and "Don't Shoot".