Diederik Samsom

Diederik Maarten Samsom (born 10 July 1971) is a Dutch environmentalist and retired politician who was the leader of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid, PvdA) from 2012 to 2016. He was the first leader in the 70-year history of the PvdA to have been voted out of his position by party members. He later served as head of cabinet for First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans and his successor Wopke Hoekstra.

Diederik Samsom is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 8 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Rutte (2024), De Wereld Draait Door (2005), Knevel & Van den Brink (2007), De Nationale IQ test, Ondertussen aan de Hofvijver (2022), SPLINTER, in de politiek (2019), Emile Roemer - Tussen pieken en peilen (2012), What's Left? (2022). The recorded credits span 2005 to 2024, including 2 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.