Dutch actresses who deceased in 1992

Here are 2 famous actresses from Netherlands died in 1992:

Mary Smithuysen

Mary Smithuysen (December 11, 1906 Amsterdam-November 24, 1992 Laren) was a Dutch actor.

She started her career in the 1920s with the Amsterdam-based theater group "De Driehoek". In 1933, she made her debut in Dutch cinema with the film "Merijntje Gijzen's Jeugd" and over the next four decades, she appeared in over 50 films, including the popular comedy series "Pietje Bell". Apart from films, she was also a prominent stage actor and worked with several theater companies in the Netherlands. In addition to her acting career, Mary was also a passionate painter and held several successful exhibitions of her art. She was married to actor and singer Johan Kaart, with whom she had a daughter named Karen Kaart, who also became an actor later on.

Mary Smithuysen was born to a family of artists. Her father, Pieter Cornelis Smithuysen, was a painter, and her mother, Johanna Maria Smithuysen-Rooyens, was a singer. Mary was the youngest of the four children in the family, all of whom had a keen interest in the arts. She attended drama school in Amsterdam, where she honed her acting skills and met several people who would later become her colleagues in the industry. Mary's natural talent for acting and her ability to connect with the audience made her one of the most popular actors of her time. She received several awards for her work, including the Order of Orange-Nassau in 1976. Mary Smithuysen passed away at the age of 85 in Laren, where she had lived for many years. Today, her contributions to Dutch cinema and theater are celebrated and revered.

May Dale

May Dale (December 7, 1910 Hilversum-March 26, 1992) a.k.a. Emmy Daelman was a Dutch actor.

May Dale began her acting career in the 1930s and became a prominent figure in the Dutch film industry during the 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in over 40 films throughout her career, including the 1958 film "Fanfare," which is considered one of the best Dutch films of all time. Dale was also known for her work in theater and television productions. In addition to her acting career, she was a singer and performed in cabarets in the 1930s. May Dale was awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau in 1970 for her contributions to Dutch culture.

Later in her career, May Dale became a beloved figure on Dutch television. She hosted her own variety show, "May," during the 1960s and appeared in numerous other television programs throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Dale was a versatile performer, equally adept at drama and comedy, and was praised for her natural acting style and warm personality. Despite her success, she remained down-to-earth and was known for being kind and generous to everyone, on and off set. May Dale passed away at the age of 81 in 1992, but her legacy as one of the most beloved figures in Dutch entertainment continues to be celebrated to this day.

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