Torsten Colijn

Tovico Imagine
Actor, Director and Performance Coach

Los Angeles, California

Member Since:
February 2012

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About Torsten

Award winning actor, acting coach, director Torsten Colijn was born in The Netherlands and studied Acting for Film at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. He has worked on over numerous productions for film, television and theater since the early 2000s and is known for The Revelator (2017), Beatrix, Orange Under Fire (2012), De Premier (2016).

In 2017 Torsten Colijn was nominated 'Best Ensemble Cast (short)' for his role in his first USA film production 'Leben - Life' by the 17th annual FirstGlance Film Festival Los Angeles.

Torsten won the prize of 'Best Actor' at the 48 Hour Film Project Amsterdam in 2010 and he was nominated for 'Best Actor' at the 48 Hour Film Project Cinekid Amsterdam in 2012.

In February 2017, Torsten attended the Canada Independent Film Festival, in Montreal, on behalf of the producer of the Belgian drama film 'Rose' (2015), in which Torsten stars as the emphatic doctor Zachee who is determent to save the life of a young girl called 'Rose'. With 12 awards worldwide and 43 nominations so far, 'Rose' had its Canadian premiere in Montreal and the film had the honor of kicking of the film festival. Produced by the Belgian production company Move Me Productions, the short film 'Rose' tells the heart felt story of a young girl, 'Rose' (Rune Vandenbussche), who is suffering from a rare blood disease. Torsten Colijn plays the role of the emphatic doctor who is determent to save her life. A donor is needed urgently, but will it be found in time? When insurance companies refuse to pay for the necessary treatments, Rose and her mother Céline (Tanja Cnaepkens) lose their home and their life becomes a living hell.

Unique traits: improv, archery, horse back riding, swimming, mountain biking, skating, fencing.

Gender:
Male

Height:
5' 11"

Weight:
155

Body type:
Athletic

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Blonde

Eyes:
Blue

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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Photos

Head shot Torsten Colijn by Miron Ashkenazy

Videos

Torsten Colijn in the film "Fernweh" (scene)

Torsten Colijn in Dutch TV series "Beatrix, Orange Under Fire" (scene)

Credits

De Ketting (2018)
Film Director
Jorik's verleden (2018)
Film Director
Kindervriend (2018)
Film Director
Noah & Julia (2018)
Film Director
Weggelopen (2018)
Film Director
Confiteor vindicta (2017)
Film Actor
Second Chance (2017)
Film Actor
The Revelator (2017)
Film Actor
Text of Love (2017)
Film Actor
The Wicker Shield (2016)
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The Wild Hunt (2016)
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The Prime Minister (2016)
Film Actor
De Nacht (2016)
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De Ontmoeting (2016)
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Doodleuk (2016)
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Fernweh (2016)
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Freud (2016)
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Het Meisje en de Poortwachter (2016)
Film (Short and Fantasy) Actor Ever since her younger sister died, Florien's mother hasn't been the same. But when Florien discovers a ancient tale about the Gatekeeper - a being to whom Men sung so that he would guide their deceased safely across the abyss - she gets an idea. But will that idea bring everything back like it was before?
Leben (2016)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor A young woman in search of adventure learns how exhilarating life can be in a chance encounter with a fellow traveler. A coming of age story about life, exploration and self-acceptance.
Verloren in gedachten (2016)
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Kidnept (2016)
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A Royal Love (2016)
Film (Drama) Actor Henry is at the age of 17 and he's preparing himself to marry Catherine of Aragon and to become the new king of England. This movie shows how much in love the new king and queen were, how much pain a big lost can cause, how much Henry's character has changed and how a historic love has changed the history and future of England.
Een kikker in de kou (2016)
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Alter Ego (2016)
Film Actor
Don't Worry You're Not Invited (2016)
TV Series Actor
Fataal (2016)
Film (Drama) Art department Milan is a young entrepreneur who opens a club. When he becomes a victim of senseless violence. All hopes and dreams that used to drive Milan, are perished. He gets depressed and loses hope to ever fully recover.
Amsturdam (2015)
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The Christmas Gift (2015)
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Rose (2015)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Rose in an eleven year old girl suffering from a rare disease called aplastic anemia. Unable to sufficiently produce enough red- and white blood cells and platelets, they try to find a suited stem cell donor in hope to save here life. When insurance companies refuse to pay the necessary treatment, Rose and her mother Céline lose their home and life becomes a living hell. Written by Curt Coekaerts (The HeadQuarters)
Biesbosch Onder Vuur (2015)
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De Schoonmaakster (2015)
Film (Short and Action) Actor In the year 2045, the rulers of District 24 of The Netherlands have cut all connections to the outside world. Their Organization rules with an iron fist and their laws have taken a hard toll on the district's inhabitants. Until one day a young cleaning lady enters the Organization's headquarters to confront both those in power and the ghosts that haunt her own past.
Dromers (2015)
Film (Comedy and Drama) Actor 'Dromers' (Dreamers) is a Dutch comedy/drama centered around a group of best friends who decide to go out on one last road trip before graduation. What follows is an emotional, bizarre and exciting weekend - a search for love, life goals and ladies begins.
Tegenpolen (2014)
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De Droomtrein (2014)
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Pesten (2014)
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Oorlogsgeheimen (2014)
Film (Drama, Family, History and War) Actor Summer 1943. Tuur and Lambert are best friends. The surrounding of their idyllic village has no secrets for the teenagers. From the farm of Lamberts dad to the marl caves in the woods - it's their world. But the war is closing in and is about to change their lives forever. Tuur's dad joined the resistance and even his big brother seems to be a part of it. Lambert's family on the other hand choose to obey the Germans. Then a new girl from the city shows up, befriending the boys but telling her secret to only one of them. A choice that separates the boys and ultimately gets her in trouble. Tuur not only risks losing his friendship with Lambert, but even his whole family. He will have to stop at nothing to safeguard both. Written by Dutch FilmWorks
First Secret (2014)
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Nine Fifty-Seven (2014)
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The Green Package (2014)
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Verkapt (2013)
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Soldaat onder het zand (2013)
Film Actor
Usually White (2012)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor A medical intern lives together with his pregnant girlfriend, baby boy and a little white lie. A snug dinner with friends turns his life upside-down.
Een Halve Ster (2012)
Film (Short and Western) Actor Add a Plot »
Elke dag (2012)
Film (Short, Comedy and Drama) Actor We follow a camera crew led by Monique; a young and ambitious journalist. The crew are filming a documentary about Gert, a persistent stock broker in purses. Every day, Gert travels to the old abandoned warehouse attempting to sell purses at his market stall. He seems to be lacking a sense of reality and is holding on to a dream of his past successes and fortune. Will the interview with Monique open his eyes? And will it influence the minds of the other people in the warehouse Written by Yellow Cheese Productions
Afrekening (2012)
Film (Short and Action) Actor A young ambitious photographer witnesses a criminal reckoning in the forest. He decides to take photo's. When he's discovered, he must flee for his life.
Flawed (2012)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Flawed is a short film made by Nightwork Films for the Cannes film festival. Eva is a good looking woman who started to believe in a living nightmare; she believes she is flawed and that she lives in a world where everyone needs to be perfect. Her struggle not only affects herself, but also her family... Written by Nightwork Films
Doorslag (2012)
Film (Short, Drama and Thriller) Actor Faced with a dramatic turn of events, two half-brothers must finally solve their lifelong differences in the most violent of ways.
Beatrix, Oranje onder Vuur (2012)
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Lily (2012)
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Tektites (2011)
Film (Short, Drama and Sci-Fi) Actor Two childhood friends meet up on the last day of Earth to resolve old conflicts and honor a pact they made years ago.
Stom (2011)
Film (Short and Drama) Actor Kasper is a tough son of a farmer who will be stuck with his classmate Stella for one day. Kasper finds her a dumb city girl and he doesn't like spending a whole day with her.
Happy Birthday (2011)
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Daya (2011)
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Perfide (2011)
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The Bulldog 9:15 (2011)
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Verborgen gebreken (2011)
Television (Drama) Actor Add a Plot »
Pizza Maffia (2011)
Film (Drama) Actor Bram is very good friends with his cousin Haas. Faris, Haas' uncle, manages the pizzeria of Bram's father. After Bram's father and Faris get into conflict with each other, Faris decides to leave and start his own pizzeria on the other side of the street. A true pizza war erupts between the two pizzeria, putting Bram and Haas' friendship under a lot of pressure. Written by Rene Guillot
Flicka (2011)
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Leatherman (2011)
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Rein (2011)
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Unicorn (2010)
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DSB: The Movie (2010)
Film (Drama) Actor The film tells the story of the Netherland's DSB Bank NV which was declared bankrupt by court in October, 2009.
I Can Fly (2010)
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Alex en Eva (2010)
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Over (2010)
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Samen bestaat niet (2010)
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SplitsVille (2010)
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2012, het jaar nul (2009)
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De co-assistent (2009)
Television (Comedy and Drama) Actor Comedy about interns in a Dutch hospital.
Zebra (1998)
Television Actor Add a Plot »
Recall: Getting Them Back
Film Actor
The Smile Man
Film Actor