Peter Schoenaerts Actor

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Brussels/London-based multilingual actor working in EU and UK screen and stage productions. Frequently cast as a doctor, lawyer, teacher, journalist, priest or professional in contemporary and historical settings. Peter speaks English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish.
Recent credits include Mr K (Mr Lean, dir. Tallulah H. Schwab), The Story of Flanders (Jan Frans Vonck, dir. Filip Lenaerts) and Professor T (Solicitor, dir. Dries Vos).
Peter looks forward to bringing his language skills and versatility to the European film market and international co-productions. In possession of international passport.

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Overview

NationalityBelgium

LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (fluent), German (good), Spanish (good)

Born1972, Genk, Belgium, Limburg

Age range45 - 55

Height180 cm

Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)

Place of residenceVilvoorde - Vlaams-Brabant (Belgium)

Possible accommodationBrussels - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest (Belgium), Antwerp - Antwerpen (Belgium), Amsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

MembershipsDe Acteursgilde (Belgium)
SABAM - Société Belge des Auteurs, Compositeurs et Editeurs (Belgium)

Work permitEuropean Union, Great Britain, Great Britain - Visitor Visa

Skills/Talents

Languages Dutch (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (fluent), English – British (fluent), French (fluent), German (good), Spanish (good)

Dialects England (South East) (fluent)

Accents Dutch (native accent), British (very good), English (very good), French (very good), German (very good), Spanish (very good), Arabic (good), East European (good)

Dance Dance improvisation (good), Disco (good), Free dance (good), Rock 'n' roll (good), Folklore dance (basic), Salsa (basic)

Singing. Ballad (good), Chanson (good), Musical (basic), Pop (basic), Pop song (basic), Stage singing (basic)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone

Sports Gym (good), Jogging (good), Swimming (good), Bowling (basic), Cycling (basic), Pool (basic), Volleyball (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car

Other Skills Director, Journalist, Narration, Stand Up Comedy, Storytelling, Translator, Workshop Director

Appearance

Age range 45 - 55

Height 180 cm

Build Medium build

Weight 72 kg

Colour of eyes Brown

Colour of hair Brown

Hair style straight short

Twin No

Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian, Slavic/Eastern European, Southern European / Mediterranean (fair)

Tattoo None

Piercing None

Glasses Contact lenses

Scars None

Training

2005 - 2008 Acting studies
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York
Evening Program
2004 Workshop
East 15 Acting School London
Shakespeare summerschool
2004 Workshop
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Musical acting summerschool
2003 - 2004 Dramaturgy (Cultural Studies), KU Leuven
2001 Workshop
Theaterschool De Trap
Improvisation course
2000 The Method Studio London: private classes
1995 - 1996 Academic Teacher Training (KU Leuven)
1990 - 1995 Master in Literature and Linguistics (Dutch and English - KU Leuven)

Awards/Nominations

2013 Language Industry Award - Best Language Product (Belgium) - Award
for CD with songs for learners of Dutch / Anders nog iets?

1997 Annual British Educational Television and Media Association Award (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) - Award
for Paolo Sanseverino / Vanzelfsprekend (1st edition)

CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other


Highlights

2024
Mr. K

Lemming Film / A Private View

Feature film (cinema)

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Directed by

Mr. Lean (w/Crispin Glover and Sunnyi Melles)
Supporting Actor

2023
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Het verhaal van Vlaanderen

De Mensen

VRT

Television series

Family, Informative, Period drama

Filip Lenaerts
Directed by

Jan Frans Vonck
Guest Role

2022
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Professor T

Caviar / Eagle Eye Drama

ITV

Television series

Crime

Dries Vos
Directed by

Solicitor Aidan Davies (w/Ben Miller)
Supporting Actor

CV - Television & Streaming

2025
Familie

Banijay Belgium

Network/Distributor: VTM

Soap

Drama

Johan Thiels
Directed by

Flirt
Supporting Actor

2023
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Het verhaal van Vlaanderen

De Mensen

Network/Distributor: VRT

Television series

Family, Informative, Period drama

Filip Lenaerts
Directed by

Jan Frans Vonck
Guest Role

2022
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Professor T

Caviar / Eagle Eye Drama

Network/Distributor: ITV

Television series

Crime

Dries Vos
Directed by

Solicitor Aidan Davies (w/Ben Miller)
Supporting Actor

2021 - 2023
De Buurtpolitie VIPS

Banijay Belgium

Network/Distributor: VTM

Television series

Family

Several
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Recurring Role

2019
De Buurtpolitie: Operatie Rudolf (Kerstspecial)

Zodiak Belgium

Network/Distributor: VTM

Television series

Family, Kids' production

Several
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Supporting Lead

2018
De Buurtpolitie: Operatie Mandarijn (Sinterklaasspecial)

Zodiak Belgium

Network/Distributor: VTM

Television series

Family, Kids' production

Several
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Supporting Lead

2016 - 2022
Echte verhalen: De Buurtpolitie

Zodiak Belgium

Network/Distributor: VTM

Television series

Family

Several
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Recurring Role

2013
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Thuis

VRT

Network/Distributor: VRT

Soap

Drama, Family

Willy Vanduren
Directed by

Bram Watzeels
Guest Role

2010
Familie

Studio A

Network/Distributor: VTM

Soap

Drama, Family

Several
Directed by

Businessman
Supporting Actor

2004
Man bijt hond

Woestijnvis

Network/Distributor: VRT

Documentary

Family, Informative

Walter Schrooten
Directed by

Myself in the segment 'One year later'
Other

2003
Otten!

Dedsit

Network/Distributor: VTM

Television show

Comedy, Variety show

Several
Directed by

Fashion photographer
Supporting Actor

2001
Veel geluk, professor

D&D Productions

Network/Distributor: VTM

Television series

Drama, Romance

Kurt Vervaeren
Directed by

Bart
Supporting Actor

1996 - 1997
Vennebos

Studio's Amusement

Network/Distributor: VT4

Soap

Action, Drama, Family

Ronny Waterschoot
Directed by

Jeroen De Voghelaere
Lead

CV - Film

2026
Tweelingzussen

Narafi

Short film

Comedy

Mathias De Backer
Directed by

CEO
Supporting Actor

2024
Mr. K

Lemming Film / A Private View

Feature film (cinema)

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Directed by

Mr. Lean (w/Crispin Glover and Sunnyi Melles)
Supporting Actor

2019
De Buurtpolitie: Het Circus

Zodiak Belgium

Network/Distributor: KFD

Feature film (cinema)

Action, Comedy, Family, Kids' production

Dennis Vanslembrouck
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Supporting Lead

2018
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De Buurtpolitie: De Tunnel

Zodiak Belgium

Network/Distributor: KFD

Feature film (cinema)

Action, Comedy, Family, Kids' production

Dennis Vanslembrouck
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Supporting Lead

2016
De Buurtpolitie: De Grote Geldroof

Zodiak Belgium

Network/Distributor: KFD

Feature film (cinema)

Action, Comedy, Family, Kids' production

Dennis Vanslembrouck
Directed by

Tom Decoster
Supporting Lead

2011
Kid

Antonino Lombardo, Prime Time

Network/Distributor: Cinéart

Feature film (cinema)

Drama

Fien Troch
Directed by

Dialect coach of lead actress Gabriela Carrizo
Other

2010
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Mal de Mère

Loupiote asbl

Network/Distributor: Loupiote asbl

Short film

Drama, Educational, Family, Kids' production

Christophe Istace
Directed by

Jan
Lead

CV - Theatre

2023 - 2025
Horizon

Theater van A tot Z

Theatre

Drama, Family

Rudy Goes
Directed by

Jean-Pierre
Lead

2023 - 2024
De kleine prins

Theater van A tot Z

Theatre

Fairy tale, Kids' production

Rudy Goes
Directed by

All characters (except the prince)
Lead

2021
Level 10

Theater van A tot Z

Theatre

Young adult

Rudy Goes
Directed by

character (Dimitri) on video in a play
Supporting Actor

2017
De schaamte voorbij

Live Comedy

Other

Theatrical comedy

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

Comedy show by Kamal Kharmach
Director

2016
Hotel Hallo

Theater van A tot Z

Theatre

Educational, Kids' production, Theatrical comedy

Rudy Goes
Directed by

character (Mario Magico) on video in a play
Supporting Actor

2016 - 2018
Lachland

Theater van A tot Z

Variety show

Cabaret, Comedy, Theatrical comedy, Variety show

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

Comedy for language learners of Dutch
Lead

2014
Liaisons dangereuses

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Drama, Romance, Tragedy

Antje De Boeck
Directed by

De Valmont
Lead

2011 - 2015
Anders nog iets?

Fast Forward vzw

Variety show

Comedy, Concert, Family, Theatrical comedy, Variety show

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

Singer / presenter, with Andrea Croonenberghs
Lead

2011
Jorrie en Snorrie

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Action, Kids' production

Bob Selderslaghs
Directed by

Snorrie
Lead

2010 - 2015
Dossier: Ronald Akkerman

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Drama

Barbara Rubin
Directed by

Ronald Akkerman (in Dutch)
Lead

2009 - 2015
Hi Ha!

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Educational, Family, Kids' production

Bob Selderslaghs
Directed by

Peter
Lead

2009 - 2015
Als ik jou

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Cabaret, Comedy, Drama, Educational, Family, Other, Pantomime, Romance, Theatrical comedy, Variety show

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

Several roles in a poetry programme
Lead

2009 - 2010
Multiple Choice

B/Rouge

Theatre

Cabaret, Educational

Carolien Vandersteene
Directed by

Presenter/narrator
Lead

2009
Speed Dating with: the Low Countries

De Taalunie

Cabaret, Family, Informative, Journalism, Variety show

Several
Directed by

Shows were organized in New York (Columbia University and The New York Times Building theater)
Host/presenter

2008
En ik dan?

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Comedy, Theatrical comedy

Bob Selderslaghs
Directed by

Han
Lead

2008
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife

Bird on a Cliff (New York)

Theatre

Comedy

Glenn Weiss
Directed by

Mohammed
Supporting Actor

2008
The Tempest

Bird on a Cliff (New York)

Theatre

Drama

David Aston Reese
Directed by

Trinculo
Lead

2008
Dear Brutus

American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC)

Theatre

Drama, Fairy tale, Fantasy

Gregory Simmons
Directed by

Lob
Lead

2007
The Art of Dining

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC)

Theatre

Drama

Gregory Simmons
Directed by

David
Supporting Actor

2007
The Good Doctor

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC)

Variety show

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Variety show

Barbara Rubin
Directed by

Several roles
Lead

2007
Dossier: Ronald Akkerman

Plays for Progress (NYC)

Theatre

Drama

Barbara Rubin
Directed by

Ronald Akkerman (in English)
Lead

2007
And a Nightingale Sang ...

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC)

Theatre

Comedy, Drama, Theatrical comedy

Susan Pilar
Directed by

Andie
Lead

2006
The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Bird on a Cliff (New York)

Theatre

Drama

Shauna Kanter
Directed by

Proteus
Lead

2005
The Merry Wives of Windsor

Love Creek Productions (NYC)

Theatre

Drama

Kelly Barrett
Directed by

Robin
Supporting Actor

2005
Hotel Universe

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NYC)

Theatre

Drama

Burke Pearson
Directed by

Felix
Supporting Actor

2004
Zomerdag

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Drama

Bart De Wildeman
Directed by

Ud
Lead

2004
Shopping and F***ing

De Zonderlingen

Theatre

Drama

Hendrik Van Eycken
Directed by

Mark
Lead

2003
Ik ben een Pools meisje

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Comedy, Educational, Family, Theatrical comedy

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

Niels
Lead

2001 - 2002
Meer is altijd beter

Fast Forward vzw

Theatre

Comedy, Educational, Family, Theatrical comedy

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

Paolo Sanseverino
Lead

2000
Mijn zelfmoord

Artforum / 't Stuc

Monologue

Biography, Drama, Monologue, Tragedy

Bart De Wildeman
Directed by

Henri Roorda
Lead

1995
Gevat

Germania Toneel Leuven

Theatre

Drama, Experimental

Henk Dheedene
Directed by

God
Guest Role

1994
De stoel van Stanislavski

Germania Toneel Leuven

Theatre

Satire, Theatrical comedy

Bart De Wildeman
Directed by

Jari Keyzer
Lead

1989
Romeo en Julia

Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege, Genk

Theatre

Drama

Johan Van Lierde
Directed by

Benvolio
Supporting Lead

CV - Commercials

2026
Orde van Vlaamse Balies

AIKON Producties

Commercial

Arno Costima
Directed by

Lawyer
Lead

2026
Just Russel

Hooked Visuals

Commercial

Comedy, Commercial

Jeremi Vanderstichele
Directed by

Luc
Lead

2025
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NIBC (online bank)

Unknown Collective

Network/Distributor: online

Commercial

Comedy, Commercial

Edouard Valette
Directed by

Joe
Lead

2025
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Tiro.health

Hooked Visuals

Network/Distributor: online

Commercial

Comedy, Commercial

Karel Verpoest
Directed by

Doctor Moeyaerts
Lead

2025
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Proximus (SME)

AMOK / AKQA

Commercial

Comedy, Commercial

AMOK
Directed by

doctor
Lead

2024
ADB Safegate - Airside 4.0

New Impact

Commercial

Commercial

Jochen Decostere
Directed by


Member of Ensemble

2024
KBC (renovation)

FamousGrey / Hamlet

Commercial

Commercial

Bernd Faass
Directed by

handyman
Small Role

2009
Infrax

Engarde

Commercial

Commercial

Engarde
Directed by

Father
Lead

2004
Beliris (3 commercials)

TV Brussel

Commercial

Commercial

TV Brussel
Directed by

Site manager
Lead

2000
CC Leuven

ROB TV

Commercial

Commercial

Several
Directed by


Host/presenter

1997
NBC Europe Campaign

NBC Europe

Commercial

Several
Directed by


Host/presenter

CV - Audio

2025
Materialband Niederländisch

Studio MM

Network/Distributor: Taalunie

Other

Educational, Kids' production

Mark Mommaerts
Directed by

several characters
Speaker/narrator

2022 - 2026
Podcast Docent NT2

Palabras

Other

Educational, Informative, Journalism

Peter Schoenaerts
Directed by

A podcast for teachers of Dutch as a foreign language
Host/presenter

2021
Plein 16

Boom (Amsterdam)

Network/Distributor: Boom (Amsterdam)

Radio play/audiobook

Educational, Kids' production

Kim Koelewijn
Directed by

Several characters
Lead

2021
De Hangaar

Palabras

Network/Distributor: Local radio stations (Belgium)

Voice-over

Commercial

Cindy Schoenaerts
Directed by


Lead

2020
Open Monumentendag

Studio Sonart

Radio play/audiobook

Family, Informative

Dieter Vandepitte
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2017
Nog meer Hotel Hallo

Boom (Amsterdam)

Network/Distributor: Boom (Amsterdam)

Radio play/audiobook

Educational, Kids' production

Kim Koelewijn
Directed by

Max + other characters
Lead

2017
Water bij de melk

Studio Le Roy

Network/Distributor: Boom (Amsterdam)

Radio play/audiobook

Educational

Mikel Le Roy
Directed by


Speaker/narrator

2018
Vanzelfsprekend

Vocal BVBA

Network/Distributor: Acco

Radio play/audiobook

Educational

Hans Jaspers
Directed by

Karel Peters
Host/presenter

2018
Welkom in de klas 2

Studio Westmaas

Network/Distributor: Klett (DE) / Taalunie

Radio play/audiobook

Educational, Kids' production

René van Broekhoven
Directed by

Several characters
Speaker/narrator

2014
Hotel Hallo

Boom (Amsterdam)

Network/Distributor: Boom (Amsterdam)

Radio play/audiobook

Educational

Kim Koelewijn
Directed by

Max + other characters
Lead

2013
Anders nog iets?

Peanut Sound

Network/Distributor: Fast Forward vzw

Singing

Educational, Family, Kids' production

Jens Drieghe
Directed by

CD with songs for learners of Dutch
Lead

2012
TA Scan Infographic

MDC Partners

Network/Distributor: MDC Partners

Voice-over

Commercial

MDC Partners
Directed by

Medical software presentation in English
Speaker/narrator

2011
Niederländisch in 30 Tagen

Langenscheidt (DE)

Network/Distributor: Langenscheidt (DE)

Radio play/audiobook

Educational

Annelies de Jonghe
Directed by

Several characters
Speaker/narrator

2009
Praktisches Lehrbuch Niederländisch

Langenscheidt (DE)

Network/Distributor: Langenscheidt (DE)

Radio play/audiobook

Educational

Annelies de Jonghe
Directed by

Several characters
Speaker/narrator

2008
Spoken World: Dutch

Living Language (NYC)

Network/Distributor: Living Language (NYC)

Radio play/audiobook

Commercial, Educational

Paul Ruben Productions
Directed by

Several characters
Speaker/narrator

2006
Rita Cosby: Live and Direct

MSNBC (NYC)

Voice-over

Journalism

Unknown
Directed by

Live translation from Dutch to English (in one episode)
Speaker/narrator

CV - Other

2026
Tweelingzussen

Narafi

Short film

Comedy

Mathias De Backer
Directed by

CEO
Supporting Actor

2026
Tweelingzussen

Narafi

Short film

Comedy

Mathias De Backer
Directed by

CEO
Supporting Actor

2023
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Centre for Safety and Development: Training Videos

Michel van de Laak Producties

Educational film

Educational, Informative, Journalism

Remco Kosters
Directed by

James Zakira (news reporter)
Other

2023
The Fight Against Corruption (UN)

Tom's Cabin

Network/Distributor: United Nations

Educational film

Educational, Informative

Tom Lauwers
Directed by

Alex
Guest Role

2022
Medisch Nederlands

ULB

Educational film

Educational, Informative

Nathalie Van der Perre
Directed by

Healthcare professional
Lead

2018
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Vanzelfsprekend (2nd edition)

Kasona

Educational film

Comedy, Educational

Nathalie Van der Perre
Directed by

Karel Peters
Lead

2013
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Nieuw leven

VOCVO

Educational film

Comedy, Educational

Jasper Stoefs
Directed by

Rik
Lead

2012
Talk Now! (Dutch BE)

Eurotalk (London)

Educational film

Commercial, Educational

David McLean
Directed by

Host/presenter
Lead

2012
Talk More (Dutch BE)

Eurotalk (London)

Educational film

Commercial, Educational

David McLean
Directed by

Host/presenter
Lead

2012
Talk the Talk (Dutch BE)

Eurotalk (London)

Educational film

Commercial, Educational

David McLean
Directed by

Host/presenter
Lead

2012
Talk Business (Dutch BE)

Eurotalk (London)

Educational film

Commercial, Educational

David McLean
Directed by

Host/presenter
Lead

2012
Proper Nederlands

Huis van het Nederlands Brussel

Educational film

Educational

Jasper Stoefs
Directed by

Several characters
Lead

2007
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

One Destiny productions (NYC)

Network/Distributor: Creative Media Design (NYC)

Computer and video games

Action, Commercial, War

One Destiny productions (NYC)
Directed by

Dutch priest (speaking English)
Small Role

2004
Notuleren kan je leren

eLink (KU Leuven)

Educational film

Commercial, Educational

Danny Butaye
Directed by

P. Lindemans
Lead

2003
Go Dutch!

ILT, KU Leuven

Network/Distributor: Coutinho

Multimedia

Commercial, Educational

Han Fraeters
Directed by

Walter
Lead

2003
Niet Vanzelfsprekend

ATiT

Network/Distributor: Acco

Educational film

Comedy, Educational

Johan Cooreman
Directed by

Anton
Lead

2002
Meer is altijd beter

Fast Forward vzw, ATiT

Network/Distributor: Acco

Educational film

Comedy, Educational

Danny Butaye
Directed by

Paolo Sanseverino
Lead

1996
Vanzelfsprekend (1st edition)

Audiovisuele Dienst KU Leuven

Network/Distributor: Acco

Educational film

Comedy, Educational

Rudi Knoops
Directed by

Paolo Sanseverino
Lead