Lou Goossens
Belgian actor born in 2009, celebrated for his acclaimed leading performance in the drama film Young Hearts and recognized as one of Belgium's most promising young talents.
Lou Goossens - Personal Information
- Name: Lou Goossens
- Date of Birth: February 24, 2009
- Place of Birth: Belgium
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Biography
Lou Goossens, born on February 24, 2009 in rural Belgium, is a young actor recognized for his remarkable performances in cinema and television. He has a brother, Jul Goossens, who is also an actor.
He began his career in 2022 with the short film Alleen Ik (Only Me, Me Alone), in which he played the role of Flor. In 2024, he landed his first leading role in the drama film Young Hearts, directed by Anthony Schatteman, where he portrays Elias, a 14-year-old teenager experiencing his first romantic emotions. That same year, he appeared in the television series Moresnet, playing the young Ben Schotz.
His performance in Young Hearts was highly acclaimed by critics, earning him several awards in 2024, including a Special Mention at the New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Film Festival and the Outstanding Emerging Talent Award at FilmOut San Diego. In 2025, he was nominated for the Magritte Award for Best Promising Actor for this role.
Beyond his acting career, Lou Goossens is active on social media, particularly on Instagram, where he shares moments from his professional and personal life with his many followers.
With an already promising career, Lou Goossens is considered one of the most talented young actors of his generation in Belgian and international cinema.
Selected Filmography
A look at Lou Goossens' film and television work across his growing career.
- Sunday Ninth (2026) as Horst (age 12)
- Shutterspeed (2025) as Cas
- Holy Sh!t (TV - 2025) as Benjamin
- Patience (TV - 2025) as Teenager
- Moresnet (TV - 2024) as Jonge Ben Schotz
- Young Hearts (2024) as Elias
- Boomer (TV - 2023) as Dennis
- Alleen Ik (Only me, me alone) (2022) as Flor
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