Wim Opbrouck


Wim Opbrouck is a Flemish actor and singer from Belgium who is especially known for his work on stage.

Early life and education

Wim Opbrouck comes from Bavikhove, part of Harelbeke and studied at the Herman Teirlinck Studio.

Career

Opbrouck joined the Blue Monday Company. In 1997, he performed in a 12-hour theatre marathon production of Ten oorlog by Tom Lanoye. Following the merger of this company with KNS, he became an actor at the Drama House. He took on large roles in Aars! ''Leenane Trilogy, L. King of Pain, and Macbeth.''
In 2005, he transferred to NTGent and acted with the company in Ghent.
In 2010, he succeeded Johan Simons as artistic director of NTGent.

Other activities

He gained fame through his appearance in the travel documentary , a collaboration with composer and producer and photographer, in which he travels through Europe on a motorcycle. He's also well known for appearing in the television shows and In De Gloria. He played in the films like Manneken Pis, Meisje, and Everybody's Famous!.
He also sings and plays accordion in the group The Dolfijntjes.

Selected filmography