| Tim Driesen | |
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| Born | 22 June 1978 Antwerp, Herentals, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | Actor, Musical Theatre Performer, Singer-Songwriter, Composer, Dancer, Pianist |
Tim Driesen (born 22 June 1978) is an actor, notable for roles in both musicals, plays and television serials. He has composed a full scale musical as well as a number of pop-songs. In 2007, he created the role of Adrian Banks (a character based on pop-star Mark Owen) in the Take That musical, Never Forget.[1] Take That member Gary Barlow, who wrote the majority of the production's musical numbers, said jokingly of the cast: "I'm just worried that they're better than us".[2] When the musical opened, Driesen appeared with fellow cast members Dean Chisnall, Craig Els, Stephane Anelli, Eaton James and Nancy Sullivan on ITV's GMTV performing the show's title song, "Never Forget".[3] He also appeared in the UK tour of Starlight Express. In 1991, Driesen appeared in the television series, The Bubbles.
He is also noted for his voice-over work in televised commercials.
Driesen most recently appeared as Phoebus in Notre Dame de Paris in Belgium (Antwerp & Ghent). A role for which he won 'Best Supporting Actor in a Musical' at the VMP's (Flemish Musical Awards)
His musical 'My Super Girlfriend' (previously known as 'Super Alice Smith') has been workshopped and showcased and is currently being readied for its first run of performances.
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Though originally from Belgium, Driesen is based in London in the UK. He trained at Laine Theatre Arts college in Epsom. Driesen was a member of a professional pop duo with Vicky Hughes, 'Junction 9', from 2003-2004. During his run in Never Forget, an interview with him appeared in his biography/credits on the musical's official website.