As a child, Jelle was a huge movie fan and he studied acting in Bruges. In 2011, he starred as the main character of Pim in the Flemish drama film North Sea Texas. The film follows the story of Pim, a boy living with his reckless mother, who falls in love with his male best friend, Gino. Later, he starred in the children's superhero drama ROX (2011–present), which revolves around three young heroes with exceptional talents and an exceptional car, ROX.
He also has appeared in the TV show Mega Mindy, and in the movies Allez, Eddy and Marina. In September 2015 he was first seen as Guido Van Den Bossche, a main role in VTM's soap opera Familie, being the fourth actor in a row performing this character. After some months he decided to quit the soap at end of season's finale in June 2016. He is succeeded by Vincent Banic.
