Luc Leestemaker was a Dutch-American actor who is best known for his roles in Scrapple, Women: Stories of Passion, and Little Ghost.
Personal and Family Life
Born on May 18, 1957, in Hilversum, North-Holland, Netherlands, Luc Leestemaker was also a talented painter and founder of an arts center in Amsterdam. He was married to actress Lysette Anthony from 1991 until their divorce in 1995. He moved to the United States in 1990, where he continued his work in the arts and entertainment industry.
Career
Luc Leestemaker had a diverse career that included acting, painting, and arts consultancy. In addition to his acting roles, he founded the European art collective “Hart Poetry” and worked as the managing director of “Leestemaker & Associates,” focusing on arts marketing and public relations. He was educated in journalism, theatre, and art at the Municipal Lycee in the Netherlands.
Death and Legacy
Luc Leestemaker passed away on May 18, 2012, in Los Angeles, California, due to cancer. Despite his early death, his contributions to the arts, particularly in both painting and acting, are remembered by those who knew him and his work. His legacy lives on through his artistic endeavors and the foundations he established in the arts community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ghost | 1997-12-30 | Pavel |
| Women: Stories of Passion | 1996-08-31 | Karl |
| Red Shoe Diaries | 1992-06-27 | Alexandro |