Gijs Blom facts for kids
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Gijs Blom
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Gijsbrecht Thijmen Matthias Blom
2 January 1997 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Gijsbrecht Thijmen Matthias "Gijs" Blom was born on January 2, 1997. He is a talented actor from the Netherlands. Gijs is known for his roles in movies like Jongens (2014) and The Forgotten Battle (2020). He was even nominated for a Daytime Emmy award for his acting in the Netflix fantasy show The Letter for the King in 2020.
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About Gijs Blom
Early Life and Education
Gijs Blom grew up in Amsterdam, a big city in the Netherlands. His mother, Marloes van den Heuvel, is also an actress who performs on stage. Gijs studied theatre at the Amsterdam University of the Arts. He graduated from their Academy of Theatre and Dance in 2021.
His Acting Journey
Gijs Blom started acting when he was young. From 2007 to 2009, he performed in the musical Ciske de Rat. In 2011, he got his first role in a full-length movie called Sonny Boy. After that, he had smaller parts in TV movies like Urfeld and Eine Frau verschwindet in 2012.
A big role for Gijs was playing Sieger in the 2014 movie Jongens. This film is about growing up and finding yourself. Gijs received great reviews for his acting in Jongens. He was also nominated for a Golden Calf award for Best Actor. The Golden Calf is a very important film award in the Netherlands. In the same year, he helped make and starred in a short film called Escapade. He also appeared in other movies like Analgesics, Nena, and Pijnstillers.
In 2020, Gijs Blom starred in the World War II movie The Forgotten Battle. He played Marinus van Staveren, a soldier who felt lost. This movie was one of the most expensive Dutch films ever made. It was released internationally on Netflix in 2021, so many people around the world could watch it. Gijs also acted in the films Dead & Beautiful and The Dutch Boys. More recently, he has a role in the TV series Fallen on Globoplay.
Gijs Blom's Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2011 | Sonny Boy | Wim |
| 2014 | Kankerlijers | Olivier |
| Nena | Carlo | |
| Pijnstillers | Casper | |
| Escapade | Thiamin | |
| 2017 | Monk | Frederik |
| 2018 | Dante vs. Mohammed Ali | Alexander |
| The Death & Life of John F. Donovan | Rupert Turner's boyfriend | |
| 2019 | Vals | Casper |
| About That Life (Dutch: De Libi) | Daan | |
| 2020 | The Forgotten Battle | Marinus van Staveren |
| 2021 | Dead & Beautiful | Mason |
| The Dutch Boys | Alexander | |
| 2022 | Piece of My Heart | Jan |
| 2024 | Invasion | Jack |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006 | Kerst Met Linus | Linus |
| 2012 | Eine Frau verschwindet | Kevin |
| Urfield | Tijn | |
| 2014 | Jongens | Sieger |
| 2015 | 4Jim | Jim |
| 2016 | Moordvrouw | Giel van Rijn |
| La Famiglia | Angelo Esposito | |
| 2017 | Silk Road | Raymond |
| De mannentester | Noah Kramer | |
| Surrogate | Peter Martin | |
| 2018 | Suspects | Noud Torenaar |
| 2020 | The Letter for the King | Prince Viridian |
| 2022–2024 | Bestseller Boy | Jurriaan |
| 2024 | Fallen | Daniel |
Awards and Nominations
Gijs Blom has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2014 | Zlín Film Festival | Best Youth Performance | Jongens | Won |
| Golden Calf Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Lucas International Children's Film Festival | Best Newcomer | Pijnstillers | Won |
| 2017 | MIFF Awards | Best Actor | Silk Road | Nominated |
| 2021 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Fiction Program | The Letter for the King | Nominated |
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See also
In Spanish: Gijs Blom para niños
