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Ilja van Ravels

Ilja van Ravels

About me

Ilja van Ravels is a Dutch actor based in Berlin, not far from their hometown, Amsterdam. They began performing in musical-theatre productions at age twelve and later trained at De Toneelmeester and the Film Actors Academy in Amsterdam (2018–2021) before graduating with a BA in Screen Acting from Catalyst Institute for Creative Arts and Technology in Berlin.

During their studies, Ilja appeared in numerous short films in both the Netherlands and Germany, and also wrote and directed two original projects of their own. Their graduation solo show, Down the Hole, went on to receive positive reviews and an award at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 

Ilja approaches acting as a space for openness and sensitivity, continually refining their craft through Meisner Technique training with Sylvia Schwarz. Fluent in Dutch and English, and intermediate German (ever-improving ;)), Ilja continues to share their passion for acting, both on screen and on stage.

Information

Acting age
18-26 years
Year of birth
2003 (22 years)
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Height (cm)
191
Weight (in kg)
80
Eye color
brown
Hair color
brown
Hair length
Long
Place of residence
Berlin (DE)
Housing options
Amsterdam (NL), Diemen (NL), Brussels (BE), Breda (NL), Santiago (CL), Reutlingen (DE), Stuttgart (DE), Warsaw (PL), New York (US)
Nationality
Dutch
Languages
Dutch, Flemish(native)EnglishGermanFrench
Dialects
American-Standard(native dialect)
Accents
DutchEnglish
Sport
HockeyMartial artsSoccerSwimmingVolleyball
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Comedian, Theater
Special skills
(cartoon) voice actingAudio bookImprovisationModel
Pitch
Baritone

Credits

Professional background

Screen Acting BA (Hons) at Catalyst Institute of Creative Arts and Technology - Berlin

Other professional training

2024 – 2025
Meisner Technique training
2022
Film Actors Academy - Amsterdam
2018 – 2021
De Toneelmeester - Amsterdam (Drama)

Awards

2025
Weirdest Show Award - "Down the Hole"

Film

2026
Testosterone (Feature film) In development
Supporting Role Sina Ataeian Dena
2025
Fair Game (Short film)
Malcolm (LR) Adam Ferreira Producer: Simon Obleščak
2025
Call of the Void (Short film)
Alexander (SUP) Célia Tekin Written by: Célia Tekin
2025
Psychos in the Spotlight (Short film)
Curt (LR) Charles Forster Producer: Zhi Yi Ong
2025
Out of the Nest (Short film)
Leading Role Ilja van Ravels Producer: Ilja van Ravels Written by: Ilja van Ravels
2024
PEZ (Trailer)
Téo / Fish (LR) Ian Busch Verni Producer: Zhi Yi Ong
2024
Canvas (Short film)
Leading Role Lennox Linn Producer: Delali Amegah
2023
The Architect's Obituary (Short film)
Columnist (SUP) Charles Forster Producer: Zhi Yi Ong
2023
Silverback (Short film)
Augustus (LR) Tijmen Snoep Producer: Jasmin Delev
2022
El Pez (Short film)
Supporting Role Ian Busch Verni Producer: Zhi Yi Ong

Theater

2025 – 2026
Deine Mudda Schafft In development
Lump Maja Maria Mäckle Producer: Schnaps und Idee Theater: Theater Verlängertes Wohnzimmer Written by: Jana Haberkern
2025 – 2026
Down the Hole
Solo (LR) Adam Ferreira Theater: C Venues l C Alto Studio Written by: Ilja van Ravels
2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Drama)
Lysander / Snug / Moth (LR) Adam Ferreira Written by: William Shakespeare
2023
The Extravagant Flauntings of Marie Antoinette
PomPom / Count Bisous (SUP) Adam Ferreira
2023
The Houswarming (Drama)
Leading Role Erika Mitschrich Theater: Theatre Expedition Metropolis
2017 – 2018
The Suppliants (Drama)
The King (LR) Richard Haasen Theater: Theater Bellevue Written by: Aeschylus
2017
The Tempest
Alonso (SUP) Richard Haasen Written by: William Shakespeare
2016
Matilda
Supporting Role Written by: Roald Dahl

Internet

2025
LEAVE (Music video)
Kyle (LR) Lukas Terlinder
2023
Sugar (Music video)
Leading Role TERRA
2023
MON - Stay This Time (Music video)
Julia Tavares Producer: Ula Wrobel
2022
Royal Dutch Rowing Federation (KNRB) - Inclusivity Campaign (Educational production)
Leading Role Martijn Goris Producer: Joris Drachman