Jim van der Woude - Actor Profile

Jim van der Woude

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1948
Birth Place: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

About Jim van der Woude

Jim van der Woude (6 March 1948 – 12 December 2023) was a Dutch actpr, dancer, mime artist, director, designer and comedian of the absurdist stage.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jim van der Woude reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jim van der Woude'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jim van der Woude remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Han de Wit, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jim van der Woude Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jim van der Woude's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Han de Wit (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Han de Wit: Has is a strange kid: at school he's a nice student but at home he's dominating his parents... .

Han de Wit

1990•Comedy
★6.7
The Illusionist (1983) movie poster
★6.7

The Illusionist: Two brothers end up separated for one of them has mental issues. Meanwhile one of the two follows his dream in becoming

The Illusionist

1983•Comedy
★6.7
Prospero's Books (1991) movie poster
★6.7

Prospero's Books: An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief

Prospero's Books

1991•Drama
★6.6
The Pointsman (1986) movie poster
★6.6

The Pointsman: A woman gets off a train by mistake and finds herself stranded alone with a peculiar man who doesn't even speak her lang

The Pointsman

1986•Drama
★6.6
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (2001) movie poster
★6.6

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories: In El Idilio, a village on the banks of a river in the Amazon rainforest, Antonio Bolívar, known to everyone as "The Old

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories

2001•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jim van der Woude.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Clean Hands Willem de Zwijger Average Similar →
2012 The Girl and Death Bell-boy Flop Similar →
2012 No Vacancy Hotel manager Flop Similar →
2008 Morrison krijgt een zusje Vermeulen Flop Similar →
2001 The Old Man Who Read Love Stories The Patient Hit Similar →
1998 Gunslinger's Revenge Joshua Flop Similar →
1995 Moon Shadow Agostino Average Similar →
1991 Prospero's Books Trinculo Hit Similar →
1991 Oh Boy! - Hit Similar →
1990 Han de Wit father Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Pointsman De Wisselwachter Hit Similar →
1983 The Illusionist Zijn Broer Hit Similar →

Jim van der Woude - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jim van der Woude?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jim van der Woude is "Han de Wit" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jim van der Woude acted in?

Jim van der Woude has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jim van der Woude?

Other notable films include "The Illusionist", "Prospero's Books", and "The Pointsman".