Thomas Acda

Thomas Acda

Birth : 1967-03-06, De Rijp, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

History

Thomas Acda (born Amsterdam, 6 March 1967) is a Dutch singer, actor and comedian, known as former member of the duo Acda en De Munnik. Acda grew up in De Rijp and after graduating high school at havo level, Acda started the theater school, but soon switched to the Kleinkunstacademie in Amsterdam. There he met Paul de Munnik. They finished school in 1993 with a joint project for which they were awarded the Pisuisse-prize. After that they split up and went their own way. In 1995, Acda en De Munnik came together to make a theater show with the name Zwerf'On. The show was a success, and they were asked to put the songs from the show on CD. From that moment on, Acda en the Munnik were involved in both music and theater. Acda was active on several projects. He was in the band Herman en Ik. He played in the television show In voor en tegenspoed. He was in the comedy redaction of the show Spijkers (later: Kopspijkers). Together with comedians Raoul Heertje and Harm Edens he was member of the panel in Dit was het nieuws (the Dutch version of Have I Got News for You) for several seasons. From 1997 on he played in several films, All stars, The missing link and Lek. For the soundtrack of the movie All Stars, the song Als Het Vuur Gedoofd Is from Acda en de Munnik was used. The film was a success in the Netherlands, so the VARA decided to turn it into a series, in which Acda starred as goalkeeper Willem. Every episode started with the song "Groen als gras" from Acda en De Munnik. Source: Article "Thomas Acda" from Wikipedia in english, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

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Thomas Acda

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Ome Cor
Arie
Vrienden van Amstel Live 2022
Berend Botje
Berend Botje is a tough girl with a lively imagination. She is the youngest member of the mysterious captain family Botje, which also consists of father Berend and grandfather Berend. The Botjes' adventures are so special that no one believes they really happened. But Berend knows better. When the city falls under the spell of an unusual bird egg, she is convinced that it is a Knoetel Egg, which only opens on a hidden island. She decides to make the daring trip to the island herself. Because nothing is impossible for Berend.
Vrienden van Amstel Live 2021
Oh Baby
Director
Songwriter Ruben does not take life too seriously and at least of all love. After the sudden death of a fling, he finds out he is the father of her eight months old son. His life is suddenly turned upside down. Without any preparation Ruben has to take care of baby Oscar. And as if that isn't enough, her new sister in law Lucy decides she wants to take care of her nephew as well, if necessary together with Ruben...
Bully
Vincent
Danny is a student that barely gets any attention at home because his mother is mentally ill. At school however, he is very popular and known as a big bully. His main victim is Suus, a lesbian classmate who faces many problems due to her sexual orientation.
March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step
Narrator (dutch voice)
A young penguin, driven by his instinct, embarks on his first major trip to an unknown destination.
Ron Goossens, Low Budget Stuntman
Thomas Acda
Alcoholic and low budget stuntman Ron Goossens has to get The Netherlands' most successful actrice between the sheets in order to save his own marriage. Will he succeed? A new outrageous comedy from the writers/directors of New Kids Turbo, New Kids Nitro and Bros Before Hos.
Roodkapje: Een modern sprookje
Chris
De Zevende Hemel
Paul
Dutch musical centered around a family restaurant. There's a reunion coming up for which the family is planning a big event. After the reunion celebration, the parents will hand over the restaurant to their children. Unfortunately, the relationship with one of their sons is very tense. The mother is trying to repair that relationship in time for the reunion.
Fake
Director
An intelligent woman keeps falling for the wrong guy. With her latest lover David and a kilo of cocaine in her purse she barely escaped an arrest. Back in Holland she starts a B&B. Her first guest is the attractive Aziz, who wants to steal an old Moroccan mosaic at the International Art Fair.
Acda & De Munnik: Afscheid in Carré
Coverage of the last tour of Acda & de Munnik in theater Carre in Amsterdam.
Miracle Monks
Johannes Grootte
Five monks live harmoniously in the monastery but suddenly their peace is disturbed by a gang of construction workers. The leader of the church sold the monastery to the town council, and now their beloved home is destined to become a spa! The monks' desperate attempts to stop this situation seem in vain, but then - a miracle! The monastery is saved. But that is just the start of their troubles...
Chez Nous
Gijs
Chez Nous is a feel good comedy and the name of a gay cafe in the heart of Amsterdam that is on the brink of being closed.
Klik
The Bellboy
A hotel guest turns slowly turns insane when his complaints about the poor services aren't resolved.
All Stars 2: Old Stars
Willem
In All Stars 2 Old Stars, the unexpected wedding of one of the boys means they treat themselves to an ‘old-fashioned training camp’ in the form of a long weekend in Barcelona. The match between Barcelona and Real Madrid is meant to be the high point of the trip. But of course not everything goes according to plan for the Swift Boys.
Lover of Loser
Willem
When teen Eva falls for a stranger who then helps abduct her, it's up to her mild-mannered sweetheart, Mees, to find and rescue her.
Acda & de Munnik: Spelen
Thomas Acda
Registration of the successful show "Play" by dutch cabaret duo Acda en de Munnik. Cabaret in their usual style, interspersed with songs from the album Night Music. The show is made ​​in HD quality, the image director was Joram Lürsen, known from Alles is Liefde. With the assistance of musician David Middelhoff. Directed by: Ruut Weissman. Produced by: Joram Lürsen Recorded in the Zaantheater, Zaandam on the 20st, 21st and 22st of January 2009.
De Scheepsjongens Van Bontekoe
Harmen
A ripping adventure yarn about teenage boys who join the crew of a ship of the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. After a dramatic shipwreck and escape from an attack by natives, they must make their way to safety by themselves.
Love Is All
Ted Coelman
A romantic comedy told with a set of interwoven Christmas tales about life, love, forgiveness and caring. A heroic vagrant becomes a TV sensation Santa Claws, while a prince takes a menial job at a department store to woo his sweetheart.
Honey
Eva is not getting any younger, but has a good job, a beautiful house and nice friends. When she turns 35, her friends give her the only thing preventing her from being perfectly happy: a man. When the whirl of the birthday party is over, it turns out that she, despite the fact that her fondest wish seems to be fulfilled, does not really know what to do with the present.
In Orange
Erik van Leeuwen
An 11 year old talented soccer player, Remco, has one big dream: to be selected for the national team under 12 years. His father Erik coaches him and everything seems to work out fine, until Erik suddenly dies. Remco and mother Sylvia are shocked. Remco keeps working to fulfil his dream, being helped by his friends Anne and Winston.
Acda & de Munnik: Groeten Uit Maaiveld Live
Himself
Leak
Franco
Based on a book about an infamous real scandal in the Dutch crime scene, the film aims at exposing the horrors caused by corruption on both sides of the law. A rookie policeman is coerced into obtaining secret information from a childhood friend turned gangster. The childhood friend turns informant. But his revelations are hardly the most important "leaks" in the story. In fact, the new relationship between old friends goes all wrong, and the young policeman becomes increasingly involved in a deadly web of lies, crimes, treason, and revenge, all seemingly out of control.
Missing Link
Jef
A young boy develops a passion for archeology and tries to unravel the truth about his ancestry.
fl 19,99
Harrie Harings
Different couples go to a hotel which has an special offer for staying over at the 31st of december 1999 in to the new millenium. The movie follows the different couples and their reasons to be in the hotel.
All Stars
Willem
Seven young men who played soccer together since their early youth grow apart and are forced to think about the nature of their friendship. In a comic way and a very Dutch setting, All Stars is about pregnant girlfriends and homosexuality, career plans and the power of parents.
Richting Engeland
Medeleerling
A man from the province looks back on his graduation year, some teachers, the parental home and especially his father.