Henk Brugge Actor
Henk Brugge is a Dutch, Amsterdam based actor and producer, working - and awarded - internationally. He is known for British productions Silent Eye (part 4; 2019) by Simon Horrocks; feature film Surveilled (by Caroline Spence and James Smith of Raya Films) and television series Moreland's Firm by North East Films, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne/UK. In 2020 he played the part of a guru in feature film Deja Vu by Anna Morawska and Astrid Davtian.
Born in Purmerend, Province of North-Holland, The Netherlands, to Jan Brugge and Marie Brugge-De Vries. Growing up, he felt alien to everything surrounding him. Like his parents to start with. Of which he thought lived in a 'different galaxy'. His aunt Bets (1923-2023) however, sister of his father, was a gifted violin player. And other members of the not-so-direct Brugge family were musicians, painters, artists.
Bad luck struck in his early days as his school education was of an utterly poor, low level standard. But being a creative and imaginative youngster, Henk wanted to become an actor. At 19 he auditioned for various drama schools. To find that talent is not always greeted with open arms. He then, at the time, had to create a living, doing no-go day-jobs. Enterprising and always on the search 'to become what he is', Henk later on became a certified beautician and certified skin therapist, with an own practice. And then a certified interior designer. He learned how to design a small cupboard with three drawers, already knowing this was not 'it'. The cupboard remained a drawing board design, as he accidentally - or not - participated in a 1990 student's film. Then suddenly things became crystal clear and finally Henk was put back on track. From this moment on, and all through the 1990s, Henk developed himself, took private acting lessons,took singing lessons by veteran teacher Threes Orri (1915-1993), performed. As of 1997 he started his own business, determined to making a living out of acting. Both as an actor in film shorts and series as well as a role-play actor in training and assessment settings.
In 2021 Henk was awarded at a few international film festivals for Best Supporting Actor in Paul Nyamekye's short film Last Laugh and Best Actor in Trust. In 2024 he played a significant part in Dutch film short 'Varkensvoer' by director Oscar Keyser.
Overview
NationalityNetherlands
LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), English (fluent), French (good), German (good), Turkish (basic)
BornNetherlands, Noord-Holland
Age range50 - 60
Height176 cm
Ethnic typesMiddle Europe
Place of residenceAmsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands)
Real nameHenk Brugge
Contact
Henk Brugge
Alternative contact details:
Skills/Talents
Languages Dutch (mother tongue), English (fluent), French (good), German (good), Turkish (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Appearance
Age range 50 - 60
Height 176 cm
Build Medium build
Colour of eyes Blue
Colour of hair Blonde
Twin No
Ethnic types Middle Europe
Tattoo None
Piercing None
Scars None
CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Other
CV - Television & Streaming
2023
Hormonaal
Korrel Film
Network/Distributor: Korrel Film
Pien van Grinsven
Directed by
GP
Small Role
2019
Moreland's Film
NE Films
Network/Distributor: NE Films
Crime
F. Erson
Directed by
Vincent De Decker
Ongoing Supporting Actor
2013
De Pieten Soap
Mini series
Comedy
Glenn Van Haaster
Directed by
The Farmer
Supporting Lead
1999
Westenwind
TV series
Drama
Tjebbo Penning
Directed by
Ambulance Nurse
Actor in Episode
1997
Goudkust
TV series
Drama
Aart van Asperen
Directed by
Paramedic
Actor in Episode
1996 - 2007
Onderweg Naar Morgen
Drama
Several directors
Directed by
Several
Actor in Episode
1995 - 1996
Ik Ben Je Moeder Niet
TV series
Comedy
Leo Van Der Goot
Directed by
Albert
Actor in Episode
1994 - 1996
Madelief: Met De Poppen Gooien
Young adult
Ineke Houtman
Directed by
Construction Worker
Actor in Episode
1993 - 1994
Elke Nederlander Wordt Geacht De Wet Te Kennen
Several
Directed by
Mr. Fokkema (Episode #2; 6)
Actor in Episode
1990 - 1994
In De Vlaamsche Pot
Comedy
Several directors
Directed by
Ruud
Actor in Episode
1988 - 1995
B.O.O.S.
Comedy
Several
Directed by
Angry Father
Actor in Episode
1990 - 1992
Mag 'T Iets Meer Zijn?
TV series
Comedy
Several directors
Directed by
Verhuizer
Actor in Episode
CV - Film
2025
Varkensvoer
Short film
Crime, Drama
Oscar Keyser
Directed by
Boer Wiebe
Supporting Lead
2022
Stockholm
Short film
Drama
Simon Te Braake
Directed by
Doctor Morris
Supporting Lead
2022
The Final Act
Short film
Drama
Evander Pelhan
Directed by
Grandfather
Supporting Lead
2022
A Tell-Tale Heart
Short film
Drama
Patrick Thompson
Directed by
Alfred
Supporting Lead
2022
Deja Vu
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Mystery, Romance, Tragedy
Astrid Davtian + Anna Morawska
Directed by
Teacher Gira
Supporting Actor
2022
Dubio
Short film
Drama
Sander Kok
Directed by
Judge
Supporting Actor
2022
Surveilled
Raya Films
Network/Distributor: Apple TV
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Family, Mystery, Thriller
James Smith
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2021
Kunst, Werk
Short film
Drama
Moritz Van Hees
Directed by
De Baas
Supporting Actor
2021
Last Laugh
Tinpauls Productions
Short film
Drama, Tragedy
Paul Nyamekye
Directed by
Elderly Man
Supporting Lead
2021
Not Good Enough
Short film
Drama, Tragedy
Anuskia Van Samson
Directed by
John Miller
Supporting Lead
2021
Bertje
Keyser Film Solutions
Short film
Crime
Oscar Keyser
Directed by
Wiebe
Supporting Lead
2021
Sterk Op Pelt
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Ferrie Lehman
Directed by
Henk
Supporting Lead
2020
Alles Op Rolletjes
iVisiual Productions
Short film
Drama, Tragedy
Daan Leliveld
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2020
Trust
Tinpauls Productions
Short film
Crime, Drama
Paul Nyamekye
Directed by
Edward Longton
Supporting Lead
2019
Esperanza
Korrel Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Zippora Peters
Directed by
Doctor
Supporting Actor
2019
Hybris
Short film
Drama
Danny Schmidt
Directed by
Mark
Supporting Lead
2019
Silent Eye (Episode 4: The Museum Of Me)
London Production Studios
Network/Distributor: Mobile Motion Pictures
Short film
Fantasy, Science fiction
Simon Horrocks
Directed by
James Damson
Lead
2018
Silent Eye (Episode 3: The Unlocking Thought)
London Production Studios
Network/Distributor: Mobile Motion Pictures
Short film
Drama, Science fiction
Simon Horrocks
Directed by
James Damson
Supporting Actor
2016
Smachtrijk
Short film
Drama, Thriller
Noah Strijker
Directed by
Jacob Staal
Supporting Lead
2016
Sinterklaas Is Nog Niet Jarig (Post-Production)
Brederoo Producties
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy, Fantasy
Dick Bouquet
Directed by
Dokter Erlemijer
Supporting Actor
2015
Locked-In
Short film
Drama, Thriller
Max Franken
Directed by
Doctor
Supporting Lead
2015
Hoofdpijn
Short film
Drama
Tom Fekkes and Eline Schröer
Directed by
Doctor
Supporting Lead
2015
Als De Dood
Short film
Mystery, Thriller
Niek Ceylan
Directed by
Death
Supporting Lead
2014
Poolshoogte
Short film
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
David Pertijs
Directed by
Detective Neuteboom
Lead
2014
Le Coq Chaud
Short film
Comedy
Piet Van Steen
Directed by
Clemens Koetsdorp
Supporting Lead
2013
Have You Seen Lullu?
Short film
Action, Thriller
Hyder Aljezairi
Directed by
The Old Man
Supporting Lead
2014
Maze
Short film
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Rachel van Bruggen
Directed by
Dokter Van Der Laan
Supporting Lead
2013
Waan
Thriller
Christiaan Van Arkel
Directed by
Psychiatrist dr. Smit
Supporting Lead
2013
Lachen!
Short film
Comedy
Jeroen de Nie and Vincent Annema
Directed by
Psychiatrist Dr. Katz
Supporting Lead
2013
Witte Wolken
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Eva Knoet
Directed by
Peter
Supporting Actor
2013
The Protocol
Short film
Drama
Nilantha Asela Amarasinghe
Directed by
Jan De Ruyter
Lead
2013
Barbituraat
Short film
Film noir, Mystery, Thriller
Ziko Assink and Rick Van Eijk
Directed by
Dokter Cornelissen
Supporting Lead
2013
Air On A String
Short film
Drama
Piet Van Steen
Directed by
Rufus
Supporting Actor
2012
Zwarte Kousen
Short film
Drama
Michael Jacobson
Directed by
Preacher Ruben
Supporting Actor
2011
Mastermind
Action, Drama, Thriller
Chung Dha Lam
Directed by
Surgeon
Supporting Actor
2007
Squeegeeman's Solitude
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Wesley Vis
Directed by
Erik
Lead
2007
De Cirkel
Short film
Comedy, Thriller
Felix Van Dam
Directed by
Bernard
Supporting Actor
2006
Durf Te Dromen
Short film
Drama
Boy Sheikkariem
Directed by
Max's Father
Supporting Lead
2006
Raam 4
Short film
Drama
Ruben Bults
Directed by
Dirty OId Man
Supporting Actor
CV - Other
2014
Flying Wings
Other
Animation, Drama
Ralph Stevenson
Directed by
Anthony Fokker
Speaker/narrator
