Jonas Smulders


Jonas Smulders is a Dutch actor known for his performances in both independent and mainstream Dutch films. Recognized as one of the country's rising stars, he is best known for his leading role in Paradise Drifters and for winning the Golden Calf Golden Calf for Best [Acting in a Television Drama|Best Actor in a Television Drama in 2015] for One [Night Stand (Dutch TV series)|One Night Stand].

Career

Smulders made his acting debut at the age of 16. He quickly gained recognition for portraying emotionally complex characters in films that often tackle contemporary social issues.
In 2015, he received national acclaim when he won the Golden Calf for Best Actor in a Television Drama at the Nederlands Film Festival for his role in Geen koningen in ons bloed, part of the acclaimed Dutch anthology series One Night Stand.
In 2018, Smulders was selected as one of the ten "European Shooting Stars" by the European Film Promotion at the Berlin International Film Festival, a prestigious program that highlights promising young actors from across Europe.

Filmography

Film

Television

  • 2022 – Modern Love Amsterdam
  • 2020 – Hollands Hoop
  • 2019 – De TV Kantine
  • 2017 – Hollands Hoop
  • 2016 – Zenith
  • 2015 – 4JIM
  • 2015 – Familie Kruys
  • 2015 – A'dam & E.V.A
  • 2015 – Noord/Zuid
  • 2014 – Familie Kruys
  • 2014 – Flikken Maastricht
  • 2013 – Penoza
  • 2011 – ''Hoe overleef ik''

Recognition