Dutch actresses who were born in 1961
Here are 6 famous actresses from Netherlands were born in 1961:
Johanna ter Steege
Johanna ter Steege (May 10, 1961 Notter, Netherlands-) a.k.a. Johanna Ter Steege is a Dutch actor. Her child is called Hanna Obbeek.
Johanna ter Steege is best known for her work in European cinema, particularly for her collaborations with director Theo van Gogh in the 1980s and 1990s. She also gained international recognition for her role as the lead in the film "The Vanishing" (1988).
Aside from her work in film, ter Steege has also acted in theater productions and television series. She has won several awards for her acting, including the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival in 1993 for her role in the film "The Chambermaid."
In addition to her acting work, ter Steege has been involved in various social and political initiatives. She was appointed as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 1999, and has worked with organizations focused on human rights, refugee issues, and environmental conservation.
Overall, ter Steege has had a diverse and impactful career in the arts and in activism.
Wimie Wilhelm
Wimie Wilhelm (August 21, 1961 Amsterdam-) a.k.a. Anita Wilhelm is a Dutch actor.
She was best known for her role as the character Tilly in the Dutch comedy film series New Kids. Wilhelm began her career in the 1980s as a member of the Amsterdam-based theater group Amsterdam Elderly Theater and later appeared in numerous Dutch television shows and films. Known for her comedic timing, Wilhelm often played eccentric and quirky characters. In addition to her acting work, she also worked as a voice actor and provided the Dutch voice for characters in animated films and television shows. Wilhelm passed away on July 26, 2020, at the age of 58.
Manouk van der Meulen
Manouk van der Meulen (April 2, 1961 Rotterdam-) also known as Manouk Van Der Meulen, Manon Hélène van der Meulen or Helene Manon van der Meulen is a Dutch actor.
She is best known for her roles in Dutch films and television shows such as "Amsterdamned" (1988), "Flodder" (1993-1998), and "Costa!" (2001). Manouk started her acting career in the early 1980s and has since appeared in numerous Dutch and international productions. In addition to her work as an actor, she has also worked behind the scenes as a director and producer. Manouk has won several awards for her work in the Dutch film industry, including a Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Eilandgasten" (2005). She continues to be an active member of the Dutch acting community, appearing in films, television shows, and theater productions.
Jacqueline Blom
Jacqueline Blom (April 16, 1961 Oegstgeest-) is a Dutch actor.
Blom studied at the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her acting career on stage before transitioning to film and television. She has appeared in numerous Dutch and international film and television productions, including the Dutch TV series "Penoza" and the English-language films "Zwartboek" and "The Paradise Suite" among others. Blom is also a voice actress and has lent her voice to several Dutch-language dubs of foreign films and TV shows. In addition to her acting work, she is also a member of the supervisory board for the Dutch Film Festival.
Carine Crutzen
Carine Crutzen (February 4, 1961 Heerlen-) is a Dutch actor. She has two children, Vincent de Vries and Sebastiaan de Vries.
Carine has had a successful career both on stage and on screen. She graduated from the Maastricht Academy of Performing Arts and began her career performing in numerous stage productions. She has worked with several theater companies including Toneelgroep Amsterdam, Het Nationale Toneel, and Zuidelijk Toneel.
In addition to her work in theater, Carine has also appeared in many films and television series. She has received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "Karakter" (1997) and "The Heineken Kidnapping" (2011). On television, she is best known for her roles in the series "Overspel" and "Flikken Maastricht".
Carine has been recognized for her contributions to Dutch culture and was awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau in 2012 for her work in the arts. She continues to work in theater, film, and television and is considered one of the most talented actors in the Netherlands.
Renée Fokker
Renée Fokker (June 29, 1961 Nijmegen-) otherwise known as Valéry Boutade or Renee Fokker is a Dutch actor and screenwriter.
She began her acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in various Dutch television dramas and films. Her breakthrough role came in 1986 when she played the lead in the popular television series "De Appelgaard". She has since become a well-known and respected actress in the Netherlands, known for her varied roles on stage and screen.
In addition to acting, Fokker has also worked as a screenwriter, having penned scripts for several Dutch television series, films, and stage productions. She has won several awards for her work, including a Golden Calf for Best Actress in a Television Drama and a Theo d'Or for Best Actress in a Stage Production.
Fokker has also been involved with a number of social and cultural organizations, including serving as an ambassador for War Child Netherlands and a member of the board of the Dutch Foundation for Literature.