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Dieter Jansen was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on September 17, 1969. At just four years old, he appeared in his first television commercial. Fifteen years later, he landed his first “real” acting role on TV.

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At the age of 26, after several years in front of the camera, Dieter discovered a new path—voice acting. It was here that he found his true passion, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after cartoon voices in the Netherlands.

In 2006, a casual remark from a producer friend changed everything. The friend told him that American clients consistently chose Dieter’s voice above all others. Dieter jokingly replied, “If Americans love my voice that much, why am I still in the Netherlands?” What started as a joke soon became a turning point.

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Inspired, Dieter traveled to Los Angeles in 2007 to test his potential in the Entertainment Capital of the World. After spending six months there, he knew he wanted more. Following years of preparation, he made the bold move to Los Angeles in 2013.

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Within a year, Dieter booked a recurring role in a new DreamWorks animated series—becoming the first Dutch voice actor to achieve this milestone. During his time in the United States, he earned permanent residency and now works full-time pursuing his dream—his American dream: to become one of the most sought-after cartoon voices in the U.S. and beyond.

To be continued…

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