Jaap Spijkers (1958) graduated in 1988 from the School of Drama in Arnhem after which he worked with theatre group De Trust/Theatercompagnie. He also acted in several films and television series. Nowadays he works as an actor and director with the Nationaal Toneel. He was awarded with a Golden Calf for Best Actor for
1000 Rosen and the Special Jury Award for
Cloaca.