Award-winning actor Douglas Vermeeren is making waves in nearly every film genre on both sides of the Atlantic with roles in “Unnatural 2,” “Clean Right Hook,” and “Deadly Endings” this year.
Douglas takes on the role of an FBI agent in “Mafia Spies,” based on the book ‘Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and Castro,” now streaming on Paramount+.
To say that Douglas Vermeeren is one of the busiest actors filming roles in feature films in Europe and the USA is an understatement. To keep up with his roles in productions in 2024, let’s start with the Western “Unnatural 2,” Douglas plays Lucifer, directed by Whit Whitman and shot in Kentucky in May 2024 for Little Monsters Productions. He then flew to attend the Cannes Film Festival before booking a role as gangster Archie Baker in “Clean Right Hook,” shot in London, UK, in Late May /early June 2024, directed by Sam Purewal for Black Coppice Productions, Then back to the US for “Deadly Endings” shot in New Haven CT in June 2024. Douglas plays Bradley West with filmmaker Richard Harlost. Douglas also found time to shoot the role of Raynard in “Alien Horde,” his second film with Mahal Empire.
Forbes Celebrity magazine pays attention to Douglas’s successful acting career, as he is included on Forbes’ top ten list. The magazine states, “The Forbes top celebrity list is only complete with Douglas Vermeeren. Vermeeren is an actor and stuntman making waves in nearly every film genre.”
And if that’s not enough, Douglas takes on the role of an FBI agent in Paramount+’s six-episode documentary series “Mafia Spies,” now streaming. Based on the book “Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and Castro” by Thomas Maier, the docuseries dives into the plot to kill Fidel Castro during the Cold War. Spies, gangsters, mistresses, Sinatra, JFK, even James Bond! Unbelievable but true. “Mafia Spies” reveals the startling tale of the CIA’s, the mob’s, and Sinatra’s Rat Pack’s connections from Vegas to Miami to Havana, exploring America’s most amazing espionage operations ever.
On the film festival circuit, Douglas is proud of two independent feature films, “Jack Knife” and “Tenants,” which are winning awards worldwide. Both films are in discussions with distributors. Douglas won a Best Actor Award for his portrayal of Billy Lachance in “Jackknife” and a Best Supporting Actor Award for his portrayal of Leonard in “Tenants.” He is also nominated for best supporting actor at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival from September 8 to 15, 2024. https://filmmakers.festhome.com/f/2454/1
Other roles include starring alongside former WWE star Al Snow in “Homeless for the Holidays.” As Callum in “Bikers Vs. Werewolves” with Robert LaSardo and Michael Pare. As Denver Haywood in “The Boy From Below” with Dee Wallace and Leah Voysey. As Neal in “Skate to Hell” with Eric Roberts, Todd Bridges, Jenna Jameson and Robert Carradine. And Bradley in “Deadly Endings” with Felissa Rose.
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For more information about Douglas:
- www.DouglasVermeeren.com
- instagram.com/douglasvermeeren
- Douglas Vermeeren demo reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dk8IQ3kB2g