Acting
François Beukelaers
Born February 2, 1938 Died February 4, 2026 Vilvoorde, Belgium
Biography
François Beukelaers (2 February 1938 – February 2026) was a Belgian actor, stage director and singer. He studied theatre at the studio of the National Theatre in Antwerp. In 1965, Beukelaers made his debut as a professional director at the Antwerp KNS with Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". Throughout his career, he acted in a number of feature films, including Toute une nuit (1982), Brussels by Night (1983), and Ex Drummer (2007). Beukelaers received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Ostend Film Festival.
Filmography
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The Making Of "Ex Drummer"
2025·Documentary
7.0
Zillion
2022·Drama
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When Giants Die
2022·Documentary
6.8
Gangsta
2018·Thriller
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Her name was
2018·Drama
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SIZZLIN’ BACON
2016·Comedy
5.1
Behind the Clouds
2016·Drama
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Homeful Bliss
2015
5.1
Waste Land
2014·Drama
6.0
A Lady in Paris
2012·Drama
6.1
22nd of May
2010·Fantasy
4.6
The Vintner's Luck
2009·Fantasy
6.0
The Over the Hill Band
2009
6.5
Sister Smile
2009·Drama
6.6
JCVD
2008·Drama
4.4
Happy Together
2008·Drama
6.8
Ex Drummer
2007·Comedy
5.7
Stormforce
2006·Action
5.5
Everybody's Famous!
2000·Comedy
5.5
Oesje!
1997
6.5
A Hard Day's Work
1997·Crime
10.0
Shadowland
1993·Drama
5.9
Anchoress
1993·Drama
7.5
A Man Needs a Plan
1993