Matteo van der Grijn
Born: 1981-02-23 in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Known For: Acting
Biography
Matteo van der Grijn completed his education in 2007 at the Theatre School Arnhem. After his education, Matteo started his career in the performance Hamlet, by the Theater Company, directed by Theu Boermans. In addition, he appeared in various productions of the National Theater: Levende Doden, De Prooi and A midsummer night's dream. In the 2010/2011 season Matteo was the first actor to play the title role in the musical Soldier of Orange directed by Theu Boermans and in 2014/2015 he played at the National Theater in Blauwdruk Voor Een Nog Beter Leven directed by Johan Doesburg. He was also the lead in Fatal Attraction and Indecent Proposal, among others. In addition, Matteo appeared in many television series such as Levenslied, Nieuwe Buren, Adem in - Adem uit, Klem, Celblok H, De Mannen van Dokter Anne, Keizersvrouwen, DNA and Oogappels. He also played various guest roles in Het Klokhuis. Matteo also played in many films including Tuscany Wedding, Daglicht, Of Ik Gek Ben, Mannenharten, The Resistance Banker, Kapsalon Romy, Hartenstrijd and Gek Van Geluk. Matteo played a beautiful role in the international series Ted Lasso. The New York Times wrote about him: "I found the scenes between Matteo van der Grijn and Hannah Waddingham to be perhaps the best of the entire season". He also appeared in Tribes of Europa and the international film The Goldfinch. He recently appeared in the film Zwanger & Co and in the series Hockeyvaders, Golden Hour and Het Herriehofje. In addition to his work for the camera or on stage, Matteo is in demand as a voice actor. He is the regular voice of Lexus and Gilette, has spoken in various cartoons including Sing 2, The Croods, Lightyear (voice: Buzz Lightyear), Lyle Lyle Crocodile and also speaks audio books and audio tours (including Amsterdam Light Festival 2022).
Filmography
2025
- Revenge
- iHostage as Abe
- Soldier of Orange: The Musical as Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema
- Suga as Paard
2024
- Invasion as Guus Piwek
- Hokwerda's Child as Jack
2023
- Dag & Nacht as Vince
- Hockeyvaders as Vincent Harteveld
2022
- Het gouden uur as Ilja
- Modern Love Amsterdam as Milko
- Het Herriehofje as Stef
- Zwanger & Co as Theo
2021
- Forever Rich as Agent bij aanhouding
- Adem in, Adem uit as Arie
2020
- Ted Lasso as Matthijs
2019
- Undercover
- The Goldfinch as Gyuri
- Women of the Night as Michiel Pressman
- DNA as Jos van Dongen
2018
- The Resistance Banker as Huub van Schie
2017
- Het Verlangen as André
- The Blood Pact as President Katoerah
- Gek van geluk as Hugo
2016
- As If I'm Crazy as Gregor
- De mannen van dokter Anne as Sam Zwart
2015
- Men in the City 2 as Melanie's Husband
- The long aftermath of a short announcement
2014
- Tuscan Wedding as Camillio
2013
- Daylight as Bo
- Weet Ik Veel as Self - Contestant
- Lieve Céline as Johan 2
2012
- De Overloper as Dolf
2011
- The Passion as Peter
2010
- De Troon as Frederick
2008
- Bit as Menno Prins
2007
- Flikken Maastricht as Dave Weber
2006
- Spoorloos verdwenen as Stefan Hetting
- Baantjer - de Cock en de moord op de middenstip as Edwin Kuijpers / Robin Kuijpers
2005
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten as Nick Mulder
2004
1988
- Medisch Centrum West as Jack de Ridder