Mark van Eeuwen is a multifaceted individual, boasting a dual career as both a producer and an actor in the Dutch film and television industry. With over two decades of experience, he has been instrumental in the development and financing of numerous projects.
One of his most notable productions is the international film "Kidnapping Mr. Heineken", which he co-produced with Sir Anthony Hopkins in 2013. Additionally, he was involved in the production of "Boychoir" with Dustin Hoffman and "Blunt Force Trauma" with Mickey Rourke.
In 2018, Mark van Eeuwen played a crucial role in financing the war blockbuster "The Forgotten Battle", a five-time Golden Calf winner and one of the most expensive Dutch war films ever produced. His production company, Sunny Pictures, which he co-founded with producer, screenwriter, and director Paula van der Oest, has also developed a range of feature films, including "The Bay of Silence", "Love in a Bottle", "Stromboli", "Leeuwin", and the high-end international drama series "De Joodse Raad".
As an actor, Mark van Eeuwen's career began in 2004 with a role in the feature film "Snowfever". He subsequently appeared in the British drama series "Mike Bassett: Manager" on ITV, the adventure series "Kicken", and the popular Dutch soap series "Goede Tijden Slechte Tijden (GTST)". His extensive acting credits also include roles in Dutch and international movies and TV series, such as "Football Wives", "The Dinner Club", "Kidnapping Mr. Heineken", "Rendez-Vous", and the Dutch TV police thriller "Flikken Rotterdam".
