Jonas Smulders (Dutch: [jˈə͡ʊnəz smˈɛldəz]; born 1994) is a Dutch actor known for his performances in both independent and mainstream Dutch films. Recognized as one of the country's rising stars, he is best known for his leading role in Paradise Drifters (2020) and for winning the Golden Calf Best Actor in a Television Drama in 2015 for One Night Stand.
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Career
Smulders made his acting debut at the age of 16. He quickly gained recognition for portraying emotionally complex characters in films that often tackle contemporary social issues.
In 2015, he received national acclaim when he won the Golden Calf for Best Actor in a Television Drama at the Nederlands Film Festival for his role in Geen koningen in ons bloed, part of the acclaimed Dutch anthology series One Night Stand.
In 2018, Smulders was selected as one of the ten "European Shooting Stars" by the European Film Promotion at the Berlin International Film Festival, a prestigious program that highlights promising young actors from across Europe.
Filmography
Film
2024 – Ferry 2
2023 – Luka
2021 – Forever Rich
2020 – The East
2020 – Paradise Drifters
2018 – Open Seas
2017 – Silk Road
2017 – Brothers
2016 – Brasserie Valentijn
2015 – Een Goed Leven
2015 – Ventoux
2015 – Geen koningen in ons bloed
2014 – Jongens
2014 – Ketamine
2013 – The Dinner
Television
2022 – Modern Love Amsterdam
2020 – Hollands Hoop (Season 3)
2019 – De TV Kantine
2017 – Hollands Hoop (Season 2)
2016 – Zenith
2015 – 4JIM
2015 – Familie Kruys (Season 2)
2015 – A'dam & E.V.A (Season 3)
2015 – Noord/Zuid
2014 – Familie Kruys (Season 1)
2014 – Flikken Maastricht
2013 – Penoza (Season 3)
2011 – Hoe overleef ik
Recognition
2015 – Golden Calf - Best Actor in a Television Drama – Geen koningen in ons bloed
2018 – Selected as one of the European Shooting Stars at the Berlinale
