Waldemar Torenstra
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| Born |
Waldemar Govinda Torenstra 29 March 1974 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Actor |
Waldemar Govinda Torenstra (Amsterdam, March 29, 1974) is a Dutch actor. For several years he worked as an actor at the Noord Nederlands Toneel (NNT, En: "North Netherlands Stage"), a touring theater company in the Netherlands.[1]
After finishing his secondary education, Torenstra enrolled at the University of Amsterdam to study economy, but eventually chose theater instead. In 1999, he graduated from the Amsterdam Theater School.[2]
At the Noord Nederlands Toneel Torenstra acted in the productions of Sympathy for the Devil (main character), Othello (Cassio), and Lenny Bruce. In the autumn of 2006 he played the leading role in a theater production of Moordspel ("Murder Game").
Personal life
Since the autumn of 2006 Torenstra has been in a relationship with Sophie Hilbrand, a Dutch radio-television actress. In 2008, they played the leading roles in the movie Summer Heat. Their daughter was born in 2009 and their son in 2012.
Roles and Filmography
TV Series
- Divorce (2012) - Joris
- Lijn 32 (2012) - Hein van Vlijmen
- Mixed Up (Verandering, 2011) - David Vogel
- Grijpstra & De Gier (2007) - Rinus de Gier
- Lieve Lust (2005) - Andy
- De Band (2005) - Sven ten Bokel
- Onderweg naar Morgen (1999) - Charles van Zuydwerk Beemster
- Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1997) - Harry
Movies
- My Granpa, the Bankrobber (Mijn opa de bankrover, 2011) - Teun
- The Happy Housewife (De gelukkige huisvrouw, 2010) - Harry
- Bride Flight (2008) - Frank
- Summer Heat (Zomerhitte, 2008) - Bob Griffioen
- Julia's Tango (2008) - Jeroen
- Yes Nurse! No Nurse! (Ja Zuster, Nee Zuster, 2002) - Gerrit
References
- ↑ "Noord Nederlands Toneel / North Netherlands Stage". Retrieved 2011-12-12.
- ↑ "Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (AHK): Toneelschool / Amsterdam Higher School for the Arts: Theater School". Retrieved 2011-12-12.