Rik Launspach

Rik Launspach (born 19 July 1958, in Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) is a Dutch actor, writer and director. He is married to actress Marjolein Beumer and is the brother-in-law to Famke Janssen and Antoinette Beumer.

Early life and career Launspach began his career in theatre, he was rejected four times, only the fifth time he was accepted at the theatre academy in Amsterdam. Immediately after graduation, he founded two theatre companies, The Case in 1986 and The Trust in 1988. Between those two years he was on stage almost every day. He played the lead roles in many films and TV shows and directed several pieces.

In the late 1990s, he interrupted his career in the theatre, along with his wife Marjolein Beumer, to devote his time entirely to writing. In 2006 they made their first short film together, a TV series and a feature film.

In 2007, Launspach decided to start writing books, and in 2009 he released his debut novel 1953, referring to the year in which the Dutch dikes broke resulting in the big flood. The book was filmed, and renamed De Storm.

In September 2011, his second novel, Man Meisje Dood, was released.

Theatre His (1987) The Seagull (1988) Krieg (1988) Pentisileia (1989) Platonov (1990) Faecalientrilogie, Schwab (1991–1993) Old People (1999) The Goat (2003)

Films and television Kanaal 13 (1983), (1 episode - Een Beetje Verliefd) Zeg 'ns Aaa (1987), (1 episode - Echokabouter) De Tong van de Wet (1988), (TV) Jan Rap en z'n Maat (1989) De gulle Minnaar (1990) - Lucas Kracht (1990), (Vijour/Vigor) - Sjors Bij nader Inzien (1991), (TV mini-series) - Maarten Koning (Jong) Coverstory (1993), (1 episode - De Sluipwegen van de Dood) Oeroeg (1993) - Johan 1000 Rosen (1994) - Mr. Marshall De Vlinder tilt de Kat Op (1994) - Anton Pleidooi (1994), (Called to the Bar) - Vader Kamstra De Partizanen (1995), (TV mini-series) - Rokus In Namm der Koningin (1996), (TV series) - Dirk Vierkens 12 Steden, 13 Ongelukken (1991 & 1997), (2 episodes) - Paul Het Jarr van de Opvolging (1998), (TV mini-series) - Gijs van Dorp Oud Geld (1998), (3 episodes) - Robbert Donselaar Windkracht 10 (1998), (1 episode - Wie Zoet is, Krijgt Lekkers) - Ronald Brenneman Quidam, Quidam (1999) - Pro-deo Lawyer Innamorata (1999) - Hitman Baantjer (1996 & 1999), (2 episodes) - Karel Engel The Delivery (1999) - Spike Vroeger Bestaat niet Meer (2001), (TV) - Quinten Mensch De Vanger (2003) - Brother Ruben (2004), (The Dark Diamond) - Baron Roger de Lacheloze Bezet (2004), (Writer) Manderlay (2005) - Stanley Mays Van Speijk (2006–2007), (26 episodes) - Det. Lucas Visbeen Aspe (2007), (1 episode - Hoog Spel) - Arie Schippers Moes (2008), (TV mini-series) - Det. De Ru (also Director) Taartman (2009), (TV) - Bertrand De Storm (2009), (The Storm) - Majoor Vos (also Writer) Pauw & Witterman (2009), (1 episode - #3.82) - as himself De Gelukkige Huisvrouw (2010) - Dr. Kallenback Meiden van de Wit (2002–2010), (38 episodes) - Roy Geertse

Awards 1993 - Golden Calf for Best Actor for his role in "Oeroeg" 1993 - "Arlecchino" for best supporting role "Schwab Trilogy" 1994 - Nomination "Arlecchino" for role in "Platonov" 1995 - "Best Actor" best TV drama production "Partisans" 1999 - "Geneva-Europe Prize" screenplay "Azara" city of a thousand bridges