Sander Jan Klerk (The Hague, 19 June 1982) is a Dutch actor and singer.
Sander Jan Klerk | |
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 Sander Jan Klerk in 2020 | |
| Born | Sander Jan Klerk June 19, 1982 The Hague, the Netherlands |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2000 ─ Present |
Biography edit
Klerk is the youngest son from a family with 2 children. He was born in The Hague and grew up in the Westland region.[1] He studied at the Actorsstudio, Theatreschool Rabarber and the Dutch Musical Ensemble in the Netherlands and the UK.
He began his acting career as a teenager, appearing in various TV series including Baantjer and Onderweg naar Morgen. Klerk was a guest actor in 4 episodes of Het Glazen Huis dramaseries from Endemol.
Klerk starred in the Nickelodeon (TV channel) television series Zoop (TV) in the role of Aaron Zomerkamp. He reprised this role in the feature film "Zoop in Africa".[2] This TV series and film have won various awards, including the "Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award"[3] and the "Golden film".[4]
His theatre credits include; Grease - (Doody), Jekyll & Hyde - (Simon Stride), and Tita Tovenaar (Tom de Tuinman).
Klerk performed in the John Kraaijkamp Musical Awards Gala's, Musicals in Ahoy'[5] the All Star Musical Gala, and Musical Sing-Along at Amsterdam Uitmarkt.
From 2008 to 2012 Klerk was seen in various international commercials for brands as McDonald's, Domino's Pizza, and Starbucks.[6][7][8]
In 2009 Klerk performed with Lea Salonga in concert in New York.[citation needed] In 2012 Klerk performed in Musical Classics in Ahoy in Ahoy Rotterdam. In October 2012 Klerk was backing vocalist for Mika at his European tour “The Origin of Love".[9]
Klerk played in the NET 5 TV series “Achter Gesloten Deuren” (Behind Closed Doors)[10] in the role of Thomas Henegouwen, broadcast in fall 2012. In 2015 he appeared in the RTL-series Goede tijden, slechte tijden as Bas Luster.
Following roles in dramaseries as ‘’Moordvrouw (2016) and Suspects (TV series)’’ (2018) Klerk played the role of “Hermann of Thuringia” in the international tv dramaseries “Glow & Darkness” in 2021.[11]
Selected filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Baantjer | Gevangene | Episode: "De Cock en de moord om het woord" |
| 2003 | Onderweg Naar Morgen | Doctor | 1 Episode |
| 2003 | Meiden van de Wit | Daniel de Ridder | Episode: "Het Jubileum" |
| 2004 | Het Glazen Huis | Acteur “Zilver & Goud” | 4 Episodes |
| 2005-2006 | Zoop (TV) | Aaron Zomerkamp | 129 Episodes |
| 2012 | Achter Gesloten Deuren | Thomas Henegouwen | Episode: “Vakantieliefde” |
| 2014 | Danni Lowinski | Erik Koerier | Episode: "Het Moederskindje", Episode: "Monster" |
| 2015 | Goede tijden, slechte tijden | Bas Luster | 4 Episodes |
| 2016 | Moordvrouw | Pieter Broekman | Episode: “Duivels Genoegen” |
| 2018 | Suspects (TV series) | Advocaat Kathelijne | Episode: “Missie Mali” |
| 2021 | Glow & Darkness | Hermann of Thuringia | Season 1 |
Film edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Zoop in Africa | Aaron Zomerkamp |
References edit
- ^ "Article Westland Inspiration Awards". scribd.com. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Zoop in Afrika, Independent Films". independentfims.nl. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
- ^ "Awards Filmindustry". filmindustryguide.nl. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ^ "Film1 Press". film1.nl. Retrieved 7 April 2006.
- ^ "Musicals in Ahoy' Cast List programme". Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Sander Jan Klerk in commercial". Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ "Sander Jan Klerk in commercial". Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ "Sander Jan Klerk in commercial". Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Sander Jan Klerk in European "Origin of Love" Tour". Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Achter Gesloten Deuren". imdb.com. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Dutch Actor Sander Jan Klerk in international tv series "Glow & Darkness"". ANP Press. Retrieved 8 June 2022.