Andre Landzaat was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he inherited his thirst for adventure from his grandfather, a sea captain who took him on journeys to every corner of the world. He also acquired his creative spark from his mother and her father, both successful painters. This unique combination of influences inspired him to embark on an acting career, traveling to foreign countries at a young age. Prior to his international adventures, he received a prestigious new talent award from the Nederlandse Film Maatschappij.
Andre then went on to study with renowned instructors Yves Furet in Paris and Lee Strasberg at Carnegie Hall in New York. He became a part of the esteemed Actors Studio, where he collaborated with talented individuals such as Shelley Winters, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro. Additionally, he studied with drama teachers Peggy Feury and Warren Robertson.
Andre's career took him to Los Angeles, where he received a Soap Opera Award for his portrayal of Tony Cassadine on General Hospital in 1981. His character's popularity allowed him to travel extensively throughout America, singing, writing songs, and raising awareness for the issue of missing children. This endeavor caught the attention of Dutch television, which invited him to play Rudolf Stikker in Medisch Centrum West in 1988, marking the beginning of his career in Europe.
Andre is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio and Theatre West, and he has played notable roles such as Rolfe in "Judgment at Nuremberg" at the Actors Studio West for a documentary on Maximilian Schell. He is fluent in Dutch, English, and has a working knowledge of French and German.
After teaching at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in West Hollywood, California, Andre was asked to relocate to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to teach method acting at the Mulholland Academy. He also conducts various workshops and classes throughout Europe and offers private coaching sessions when his schedule permits.
