Tygo Gernandt facts for kids
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Tygo Gernandt
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Gernandt in 2019
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| Born | 7 April 1974 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Tygo Gernandt is a famous actor from the Netherlands. He was born in Amsterdam on April 7, 1974. Tygo has starred in many Dutch movies and television series. He is known for his roles in films like Van God Los, Schnitzelparadijs, and De Dominee. He also appeared in the British TV show The Last Kingdom.
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Tygo Gernandt's Acting Journey
Tygo Gernandt has had a busy and successful career in acting. He has worked on many different projects, from big movies to popular TV shows. His talent has earned him awards and made him a familiar face to many viewers.
Early Career and Awards
Tygo Gernandt started his acting career in the early 1990s. He quickly became known for his strong performances. In 2003, he won a special award called the Golden Calf. This award is one of the most important film awards in the Netherlands. He received it for his role in the Dutch movie Van God Los.
In 2006, Tygo also lent his voice to a character named Proog in a short animated film called Elephants Dream.
Popular TV Appearances
Tygo Gernandt has been a part of several well-known television shows. In 2014, he joined the 14th season of the popular Dutch TV show Wie is de Mol?. This show is a mystery game where contestants try to find a secret saboteur.
In 2020, he returned for a special anniversary edition of Wie is de Mol?. This version, called Wie is de Mol? Renaissance, featured contestants from past seasons. Tygo was a finalist in this special edition.
Notable Film Roles
Tygo Gernandt has acted in many different movies. Here are some of his most well-known film roles:
- Van God Los (2003) – He played Maikel Verheije in this film.
- De dominee (2004) – He appeared as Guard Piet.
- Het Schnitzelparadijs (2005) – In this movie, he played Goran.
- Oorlogswinter (2008) – He had a role as Bertus.
- Black Death (2010) – He played Ivo in this international film.
- Süskind (2012) – He was Piet Meerburg in this historical drama.
- Michiel de Ruyter (2015) – He played Willem Joseph van Ghent in this historical movie.
- Boy 7 (2015) – He played the character Zero.
- Pirates Down the Street (2020) – He played Bony Krelis in this family film.
Key Television Roles
Tygo Gernandt has also had many important roles on television. Some of his notable appearances include:
- Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1991) – One of his early roles was in this long-running soap opera.
- Baantjer (1999) – He appeared in an episode of this popular detective series.
- Van Speijk (2006–2007) – He played Sylvester Daals in 26 episodes of this show.
- Het schnitzelparadijs (2008) – He reprised his role as Goran in the TV series based on the movie.
- Flikken Maastricht (2011, 2021) – He appeared in different roles in this police drama.
- Dokter Tinus (2012–2017) – He played Ken Derks/Vreugdenhil in this series.
- The Last Kingdom (2018, 2020) – He played Jackdaw in 8 episodes of this historical drama.
- The Passion (2021) – He played Pontius Pilatus in this live musical event.
- The Masked Singer (2021) – He participated as "De Giraffe" and finished in 4th place.
External Links
- Official site: http://www.tygogernandt.nl/
See also
In Spanish: Tygo Gernandt para niños
