Gerardus Bernardus Marie Cornelis (Gerard) Thoolen (14 February 1943, in Oss – 12 October 1996, in Amsterdam) was a Dutch stage and film actor best known for his role in the film '' Private Resistance'' (1985).

Career

Thoolen played his first leading role in 1980 in the film'' The Mark of the Beast'' by

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. Besides playing in Dutch films, Thoolen also participated in films by the British film director

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, ''

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'' (1985) and ''

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'' (1991).

Awards

* 1984

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'' De mannetjesmaker'' * 1984 Golden Calf (award) '' The Illusionist (1983 film)'' * 1985 Best actor on the

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for his role in '' Private Resistance''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Thoolen, Gerard 20th-century Dutch male actors Male actors from Amsterdam 1943 births 1996 deaths Dutch male film actors Dutch male television actors