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Ad Knippels graduated from the Amsterdam School of the Arts in 1997 and subsequently took part in numerous theatre productions. He earned nominations for the John Kraaijkamp Musical Award for his performances in Fun Home, Anastasia, and Come From Away, winning the award for his role in Spring Awakening. His musical credits include Eiffel (as Gustave Eiffel), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), Falsettos, Ciske de Rat, The Bridges of Madison County, Mamma Mia!, and The Full Monty.
In theatre, Ad has acted in classical plays such as Midzomernachtsdroom, Gijsbrecht van Aemstel, and Ivanov, alongside modern works like Onder de Rook van de Hoogovens and Zullen we het liefde noemen. In 2025, he played a leading role in Aan de Toog, and in 2024, he appeared in the musical spectacle 1830.
His film appearances include De Veroordeling, Lucia de B., De Helleveeg, Knielen op een Bed Violen, Riphagen, Lepel, Alles is Liefde, and De Storm. On television, he has featured in series such as Klem, Hoogvliegers, Meisje van Plezier, Baantjer, Flikken Maastricht, Flikken Rotterdam, Dokter Tinus, Moordvrouw, A’dam-E.V.A., and La Famiglia. More recently, he has been seen in drama series like Nemesis, Rampvlucht, Judas II: Dagboek van een Getuige, Máxima, and Blind Sherlocks.
Beyond acting, Ad is also engaged as a voice actor and acting coach.
