Michaël Pas was born in Antwerp, Belgium, in the year 1966, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of dramatic arts. After completing his studies at the prestigious Studio Herman Teirlinck, he graduated with a master's degree in 1989. Prior to his graduation, he had already made his film debut in Dominique Deruddere's "Love is a Dog from Hell" (also known as "Crazy Love"),which was based on the works of the renowned author Charles Bukowski.
During his final year of studies, he landed the lead role in Robbe De Hert's auto-biopic "Blueberry Hill," earning him prestigious awards in Ghent and Geneva. Concurrently, he began to establish a career in theatre, both in Belgium and the Netherlands, which has remained a lifelong passion for this multifaceted actor. In 2006, he received a nomination in Amsterdam for the esteemed Dutch theater award, the Louis d'Or, for his outstanding performance as August in "August, August, August."
Throughout the past quarter-century, Michaël has appeared in numerous films and television series, both as a supporting and leading actor. One of his notable roles was in Stijn Coninx's "Daens" (1992),in which he played a leading part, and the film was nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Picture. The Belgian crime series "Code 37," in which he co-starred, was sold in several countries.
In 2011, Michaël joined the international cast of Lars von Trier's "Nymphomaniac." At present, he is shooting the third season of the successful Belgian television series "De Ridder." In 2014, he will join the international cast of Lee Tamahori's "Emperor," starring Adrien Brody.
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