Personal details
- Birth Date: 1970-06-02
- Birth Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Professions: Actor, Writer, Editor
Ruben van der Meer, born smack dab in Amsterdam back in 1970, has that kind of face you swear you’ve seen a hundred times—probably because if you’ve watched Dutch film or TV, you actually have. The guy’s career is like a greatest hits playlist for off-beat Dutch comedy and crime flicks. He’s got that dry wit and a knack for playing characters who seem like they’re just one bad day away from total chaos. If you remember "Plan C" from 2012, Ruben was right in the thick of it, nailing that desperate, kind-of-loser, kind-of-lovable vibe. The movie itself is this twisted crime caper where nothing goes the way anybody planned, and Ruben’s performance? Spot on—awkward, funny, a little tragic, but always human. And then there’s "De Lama’s," which, let’s be honest, isn’t just a show; it’s a Dutch pop culture phenomenon. Improv comedy at its absolute weirdest and sharpest, and Ruben fits in like he was born for it. His timing, his reactions—they make the bits land so much harder. Don’t sleep on "The Delivery" either. That film’s got a whole gritty edge to it, and Ruben brings a realness that stops it from tipping into cliché. He’s not just the comic relief; there’s a grounded quality to his acting, like he knows these people in real life. Honestly, he’s the kind of actor who can make you laugh one second and gut-punch you the next—all with just a look.
referencennSo, the frontman for Hakkûhbar, that Dutch music act everyone either loves or pretends not to know, is a bit of a mystery himself. He totally looked like he was running the show, standing right at the front, all eyes on him—classic lead singer move. But here’s the twist: out of all their tracks, the only actual hit he sang was “Gabberlove.” One song! The rest? Well, someone else was probably behind the mic. It’s one of those weird little facts that messes with your idea of a band’s lineup. People still remember him for the energy and the, let’s say, unique stage presence. Sure, maybe he wasn’t belting out every lyric, but that didn’t stop fans from going wild at the shows. All these years later, you throw on “Gabberlove” and for a split second, everyone’s back in the 90s, jumping around like nobody’s watching. That’s the magic, I guess.
June 2, 1970
Konidela Ram Charan
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
55 years old