Willem van der Vegt
Willem van der Vegt is a versatile actor known for his work across television and film, particularly in procedural dramas and high-profile streaming series. He gained early recognition with guest appearances in the NCIS franchise, portraying Edward Kraus in the tenth season of NCIS (2013) and later appearing as Nick Bardia in NCIS: Los Angeles (2020). His television credits also include roles in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (as a Hydra officer), Project Blue Book, and the final season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2023). In 2024 and 2025, van der Vegt’s career saw a significant uptick with several prominent projects. He appeared in the Netflix limited series Eric (2024) and played a role in the high-stakes thriller Fight or Flight (2025) as Agent Paul Simmons. Most notably, he portrayed Ann Lee's father in the historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), a film that received critical attention during the 2025-2026 awards season. He also appeared in the horror-thriller film Until Dawn (2025).
