François Beukelaers (2 February 1938 – February 2026) was a Belgian actor, stage director and singer. He studied theatre at the studio of the National Theatre in Antwerp. In 1965, Beukelaers made his debut as a professional director at the Antwerp KNS with Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". Throughout his career, he acted in a number of feature films, including Toute une nuit (1982), Brussels by Night (1983), and Ex Drummer (2007). Beukelaers received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Ostend Film Festival.
François Beukelaers has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Signature works include Melancoly Baby, Her name was, The Bastards. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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