About Johan Leysen
Lived 1950 – 2023 (aged 73). Johan Leysen was a Belgian film actor, television actor, performing artist, singer and actor.
Johan Leysen (19 February 1950 – 30 March 2023) was a Belgian actor. He appeared in more than 130 films and television shows from 1977. He starred in the film De grens, which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival. In 1998, he won the Golden Calf for Best Actor for his role in the movie Felice...Felice.... In the 2010 film The American, he appeared as Pavel, mysterious handler of Jack, the assassin character played by George Clooney.
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Who was Johan Leysen?
Belgian actor (1950–2023)
When was Johan Leysen born?
Johan Leysen was born on 19 February 1950 in Hasselt.
When did Johan Leysen die?
Johan Leysen died on 30 March 2023 in Ghent.
What was Johan Leysen's occupation?
Johan Leysen was a film actor, television actor, performing artist, singer and actor.
What nationality was Johan Leysen?
Johan Leysen was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan Leysen. https://biography.guide/johan-leysen/
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