Stijn Mathias Koomen (born March 18, 1987) is a

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Early years

At age 10 he started his education in acting at the theaterschool for youth in Amsterdam ( AJTS). His television-career started at the age of 12 in the Dutch television series, ''Wat nou?!'', from Dutch director

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. In 2002, Koomen starred as Mick, the older brother of Willem in the Dutch children's TV hit series ''Ik ben Willem''. Koomen played in all three seasons of the series between the ages of 14 and 21.

Film roles

Two years later, Koomen played a role in the movie ''

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'', directed by (

, 2004). The movie won in 4 categories of the National Dutch Film Awards ( Gouden Kalveren). ''

'' was also the Dutch entry for the

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in 2005. Koomen also played in the independent movies ''

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'', (

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, 2005) and “'' Tussenstand''” by Mijke de Jong. In the latter, he was one of the main characters next to Marcel Musters and Elsie de Brouw.'' Tussenstand'' won 3 National Dutch Film Awards as well as several international awards. In 2009, Koomen played the leading role in the international film ''

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'' by David Verbeek. ''

'' premiered during the international

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in the section: ''

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.'' It eventually won 2 National Dutch Film Awards and was sold internationally. After ''

'' Koomen played in various short movies and television films. Amongst them: ''Valdrift'' (Jasper Wessels, 2010) and ''Mijn Marco'' (Sarah Verweij, 2011).He also guest starred in a variety of television series such as ''

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'' (2012) and '' GTST'' (2014).

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* 1987 births Living people Dutch male actors Dutch male film actors Dutch male television actors Male actors from Amsterdam {{Netherlands-actor-stub