Born: April 10, 1972 in Mierlo, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
Profession: Actor, director, voice actor, with over two decades in theatre, film, and television. IMDb+1
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Rise from Theater to Screen Stardom
- Lammers graduated from the Amsterdam Drama Academy in 1995. He started in theater, performing with Toneelgroep Amsterdam, then at RO Theater (Rotterdam), and NNT (Groningen). IMDb+1
- His breakout on film came with Wilde Mossels (2000) and later strong performances in De Enclave and Nachtrit—for the latter, he won the prestigious Golden Calf for Best Actor.
Defining Role: Ferry Bouman
- International fame came via the Netflix series Undercover (2019–2022), in which Lammers plays crime boss Ferry Bouman. The character became so iconic it led to a spin-off film Ferry (2021) and the upcoming sequel Ferry 2 (2024), exploring unseen parts of Ferry’s life.
- In Ferry 2, Ferry is shown living secluded far away, wrestling with past secrets—including a key involvement in a murder—and compelled into action by family ties. paudal.com+1
Diverse Pursuits & Unconventional Roles
- Lammers consciously picks very different roles so he can’t be boxed in: playing Freddy Bouman, then being the face in a Jumbo supermarket commercial, even performing in a Christmas show at the Ziggo Dome. He wants people to think, “That’s the guy who can do anything.” RTL
- He also entered the world of adventure and documentary: for Discovery, he explored gold mining in the Australian outback. It satisfied his long-held fascination with unusual people and remote places. fonkmagazine.nl
Views, Life & Personal Moments
- Frank has been openly critical of the Dutch film climate: he believes there’s too much safe, easy entertainment (rom-coms, etc.) and not enough bold, gritty stories. He prefers projects with an edge. nu.nl
- About drug use: in an interview, he admitted he’s tried various substances—including XTC—but never became a user who loses control. It was more experimenting than addiction. ditjesendatjes.nl
Family & Inner Life
- Married to writer Eva Posthuma de Boer, with whom he has two children. He describes emotional moments like watching his daughter growing up—bittersweet, joyful, powerful. showbizz247.nl
- He splits his time between the Netherlands and frequent trips to Belgium, where many of his recent productions are. He says Belgium offers more edgy content, which suits him. But weekends are reserved for family in the Netherlands. Flair
Latest & Upcoming Projects
- The much-anticipated sequel Ferry 2 will drop in December 2024 on Netflix. paudal.com+1
- A new Discovery show featuring him is slated early 2024, where he travels in remote areas and explores gold searchers—blending travel, risk, and documentary. fonkmagazine.nl
Intriguing Facts You May Not Know
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| The Nes-actor who avoids repeating himself | He works to choose roles so different that people can’t easily typecast him. RTL |
| In his own words—soft, not tough | Despite playing hardened criminals, he jokes he’s more like a “teddy bear” when not acting. Flair |
| Family history detective | Hé featured in Verborgen Verleden (Hidden Past), exploring his ancestor’s history—even tracing roots back to a schoolmaster in Poland. cbg.nl |
The Takeaway
Frank Lammers is far more than just “Ferry Bouman” or a Dutch celebrity. He’s an actor keen to stretch himself—to surprise, provoke, and move audiences. He’s courageous in choosing roles and honest about his personal life. As the Netflix audience grows and Dutch-Belgian collaboration rises, Lammers stands as a bridge, bringing tougher, heartfelt, and unpredictable stories to screens big and small.
