Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 23, 1981
Place of Birth:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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).
Year | Movie | Role |
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2025 | iHostage | Abe |
2025 | Soldier of Orange: The Musical | Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema |
2024 | Hokwerda's Child | Jack |
2024 | Invasion | Guus Piwek |
2022 | Zwanger & Co | Theo |
2021 | Forever Rich | Agent bij aanhouding |
2019 | The Goldfinch | Gyuri |
2018 | The Resistance Banker | Huub van Schie |
2017 | Het Verlangen | André |
2017 | Gek van geluk | Hugo |
2016 | As If I'm Crazy | Gregor |
2015 | The long aftermath of a short announcement | |
2015 | Men in the City 2 | Melanie's Husband |
2014 | Tuscan Wedding | Camillio |
2013 | Lieve Céline | Johan 2 |
2013 | Daylight | Bo |
2012 | De Overloper | Dolf |
2006 | Baantjer - de Cock en de moord op de middenstip | Edwin Kuijpers / Robin Kuijpers |
2004 | Hidden Flaws |
Year | TV Show | Role |
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2023 | Dag & Nacht | Vince |
2022 | The Golden Hour | Ilja |
2022 | Het Herriehofje | Stef |
2022 | Modern Love Amsterdam | Milko |
2021 | Adem in, Adem uit | Arie |
2020 | Ted Lasso | Matthijs |
2019 | Undercover | |
2019 | DNA | Jos van Dongen |
2019 | Women of the Night | Michiel Pressman |
2017 | The Blood Pact | President Katoerah |
2016 | De mannen van dokter Anne | Sam Zwart |
2013 | Weet Ik Veel | Self - Contestant |
2011 | The Passion | Peter |
2010 | De Troon | Frederick |
2008 | Bit | Menno Prins |
2007 | Flikken Maastricht | Dave Weber |
2006 | Spoorloos verdwenen | Stefan Hetting |
1988 | Medisch Centrum West | Jack de Ridder |