John van Dreelen
ActingAbout John van Dreelen
John van Dreelen (born Jacques Theodore van Drielen Gimberg; 5 May 1922 – 4 September 1992) was a Dutch actor, who frequently performed on television from the 1960s to the 1980s.
John van Dreelen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John van Dreelen 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 John van Dreelen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of John van Dreelen'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 The Last Act, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John van Dreelen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John van Dreelen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John van Dreelen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Becoming Colette | Jean-Albert Gauthier-Villars | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Operation Las Vegas | Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Real Men Don't Eat Gummi Bears | Geyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born to Fight | Gen. Weber | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Looking for Eileen | Philips vader | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Odyssey of Love | Dr. Alexander De Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mascara | Minister Weinberger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Money Pit | Carlos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Covenant | Heinrich Bosch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Evita Peron | Capt. von Weber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Formula | Hans Lehman | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Swan Song | Bergstrom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Ultimate Impostor | Ruben Parets | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Clone Master | Salt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Great Wallendas | Herman Wallenda | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Too Hot to Handle | MacKenzie Portman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rufus | Marcel | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Diamantenparty | Direktor Konni Masur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Big Game | Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lost Horizon | Dr. Verden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Nightshade | Jan Eckmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Topaz | Claude Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | My Dog, the Thief | George Travell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Die Ente klingelt um halb acht | Rechtsanwalt Kellermann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Madame X | Christian Torben | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | Colonel Gortz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Daddy-Long-Legs | Jervis Pendleton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | See How They Run | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Laura | Shelby Carpenter | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Wizard of Baghdad | Sultan Julnar | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Enemy General | General Bruger | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Beyond the Time Barrier | Dr. Bourman | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | 13 Ghosts | Van Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Leech Woman | David Garvay (listed as "Bertram" in end credits but called "David" in the film) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Flying Fontaines | Victor Fontaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Time to Love and a Time to Die | Political Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Monsignores große Stunde | Rechtsanwalt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Zwei Herzen voller Seligkeit | Dieter Lorenz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Staatsbegräbnis | Pilot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Schiff ohne Hafen | Ein holländischer Marineoffizier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | In Hamburg sind die Nächte lang | o.A. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Last Act | Major Brinkmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Ein Mädchen aus Paris | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Red Roses, Red Lips, Red Wine | Hans Westhoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Moselfahrt aus Liebeskummer | Bernd Zagler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Full House | G'man Lemmy Caution (segment "Je suis un tendre") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Monte Carlo Baby | Rudy Walter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Gigi | Bit Part (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | But Not in Vain | Fred van Nespen | Average | Similar → |
John van Dreelen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John van Dreelen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John van Dreelen is "The Last Act" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has John van Dreelen acted in?
John van Dreelen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John van Dreelen?
Other notable films include "A Time to Love and a Time to Die", "Von Ryan's Express", and "My Dog, the Thief".