Robbie Kleren becomes a Dutch teacher: “I have never played so much in my life.” Ltd

Clairene currently goes to school one day a week, with a group of twenty people. Although it gives the actor a lot of energy. “When I knock on the door now, I feel welcome instead of hearing people say, ‘Oh no, here he is again,’” he says in “Het Nieuwsblad.” The Flemish actor, who has appeared in numerous TV series and films during his career, hopes to work part-time as a Dutch teacher in the future. “At first I had doubts about history at university. But unlike twenty years ago, my time is no longer endless and I want to get a degree that I can quickly put to use.”

Cleiren is now making the transition into education for various reasons. “As an actor, you're fishing in an increasingly smaller pond, especially when you're a white man over 50,” he said. In addition, support for culture is also declining and resources are becoming scarcer. “Culture is no longer a priority for any politician.”

At first glance, the actor had a successful year. For his part in “Rough Diamonds” and “Holly” he had the opportunity to win the Ensor Award. “It's a distorted image,” he explains. According to Clarin, he has never played such a small role in his life as he does now. By his own admission, he is not the only one. “There are a lot of good actors hanging on the ropes. I still get offers, but these roles are often questionable.