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Comment: Doesn't meet WP:NACTOR which implies that the person should appear as a lead actor or one of the lead actor in atleast two notable films. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 13:27, 26 October 2024 (UTC)
Leander Vyvey | |
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| Leander Gaston Claes Vyvey | |
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| Born | December 21, 1989 Ghent, Belgium |
| Citizenship | Belgian, British |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Kitesurfer, Producer |
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Awards | Sportsman of the Year, Nieuwpoort (2007) |
Leander Gaston Claes Vyvey (born December 21, 1989, in Ghent, Belgium) is a Belgian-British actor and former professional kitesurfer.
Early life and kitesurfing career
editLeander began practicing kitesurfing in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, where he became a four-time Belgian champion. He was the runner-up in the Kiteboard Pro World Tour (KPWT) in both 2008 and 2009. Vyvey secured the World Championship title in Lake Como, Italy, in 2008.[1]
Leander's career was marked by several notable incidents, including accidents in Big Bay, South Africa (2007), and Maui, Hawaii (2009), which ultimately led to his retirement from competitive kitesurfing.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Acting career
editAfter retiring from professional kitesurfing, Leander pursued a career in acting. He trained in Madrid, at the Drama Studio in London, and at The Second City in Chicago. Leander made his acting debut in the 2016 film "Rescue Under Fire" and has since appeared in various films and television series.[11][12][13]
Personal life
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Leander is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and German. He is passionate about ocean conservation. Despite his public career, he maintains a low profile in media, and details about his personal life are limited.[14]
Filmography
edit- Rescue Under Fire (2017) as Soldier Norris
- Queens (2017) as Baron van Montigny
- Flack (2017) as Deon
- Los Nuestro (2018)
- So My Grandma is a Lesbian (2019) as Stuart MacDonald[15][16]
- 45 RPM (2019) as Mike
- Hanna (2020) as Vandervelde
- Before We Die (2021)
- The Postcard Killings as Detective Hunzicker
- Professor T (2021) as Jonathan Fell
- FBI: International (2021) as Kristian Hess
- Cigarette Girl (2021)[17]
- Mijn Slechtste Beste Vriendin (2021) as Guillaume Gerbauts[18]
- The Window (2022) as Tim
- Then You Run (2022) as Lucas[19]
- The Last Front (2024) as Peer Schultz[20]
- Vikings: Valhalla (2024) as Stigr[21][22]
- Fur Immer Sommer (2024) as Manuel[23]
References
edit- ^ "Leander wint KPWT Italy". Kiteboarder.be. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Leander Vyvey jumps off the 22nd floor of a building in Brussels". Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Leander Vyvey Interview". Kiteforum.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Eyes In The Sky - Leander Vyvey". Kitehigh.nl. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Leren kiten aan de Vlaamse kust". Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "KPWT Tarifa - Leander Vyvey 2de". Kiteboarder.be. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "KPWT Kiteboard Pro World Tour Kite Kitesurf Waves Freestyle Racing Essaouira". WindTarifa.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ Redactie, KW (2008-11-12). "Leander Vyvey vice-wereldkampioen kitesurfen". KW.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "KPWT Canada 2009 - Day 3". TheKiteboarder.com. 2009-08-27. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Leander Vyvey WK update". Kiteboarder.be. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Eerst topkiter, nu internationaal acteur". Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Demeulemeester, Margot (2024-02-13). "Kitesurfer wordt acteur, dit is het unieke verhaal van Leander: "Ik ben een echte adrenalinejunkie"". KW.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Leander Vyvey". Ruth Franco Talent. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Een reis rond de wereld met vice-wereldkampioen kitesurfen Leander Vyvey". Guido.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Salir del ropero: Cine español online, en Somos Cine". RTVE.es (in Spanish). 13 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Moore, Roger (2021-01-23). "Netflixable? Well, at least the Canary Islands glow in "So My Grandma's a Lesbian"". Rogers Movie Nation. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ La chica de los cigarrillos (C) (2020) (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-28 – via www.filmaffinity.com.
- ^ Mijn slechtste beste vriendin (2021). 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-09-28 – via www.ofdb.de.
- ^ "Felix de Wolfe – Leander Vyvey plays Lukas in Sky Original 'Then You Run'". felixdewolfe.com. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Sluydts, Joke (2022-09-22). "Eerste beelden van The Last Front! - Cinevox" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ Tyler, Adrienne (2024-07-15). "9 Plot Details That Set Up Vikings Valhalla Season 4". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ NWS, VRT (2024-07-09). "Acteur Leander Vyvey uit Nieuwpoort schittert in nieuw seizoen van 'Vikings: Valhalla' op Netflix". vrtnws.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Neue ARD-Freitagsreihe «Für immer Sommer» debütiert im November". Quotenmeter (in German). 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
External links
edit- Leander Vyvey: Interview - Hanglos
- Leander Vyvey 2e op KPWT + film - Kitesurfpro.nl
- Leander Vyvey's signature trick 'the Jesus Walk'