Dutch actresses who were born in 1923
Here are 5 famous actresses from Netherlands were born in 1923:
Andrea Domburg
Andrea Domburg (April 21, 1923 Amsterdam-July 23, 1997 Amstelveen) was a Dutch actor.
She was best known for her roles in Dutch cinema and television. Domburg made her screen debut in 1941 in the film "Komedie om Geld". She later starred in numerous popular Dutch films, including "De Overval" and "Fanfare". In addition to her film work, Domburg was also a prolific stage actress and appeared in multiple productions with the Dutch National Theatre. Throughout her career, she received numerous nominations and awards for her outstanding contributions to Dutch film and theatre. Despite facing some personal setbacks in her life, such as the sudden death of her husband and a battle with cancer, Andrea Domburg remained a beloved figure in Dutch entertainment until her passing.
Elisabeth Versluys
Elisabeth Versluys (December 27, 1923 Rotterdam-November 18, 2011 Amsterdam) also known as Elizabeth Catharina Versluys, Liesbeth Versluis or Beppie was a Dutch actor.
She started her professional acting career in the 1940s and went on to become a prominent figure in the Dutch entertainment industry. She worked in both theater and film and collaborated with several famous directors and actors throughout her career. Some of her notable film credits include "Fanfare" (1958), "The Guns of Navarone" (1961), and "Amsterdamned" (1988). She also appeared in television shows like "Pension Hommeles" and "De Kleine Waarheid". Besides acting, Versluys was also involved in activism, especially in animal welfare. She was a strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals and became the founding member of the Dutch Society for Animal Protection. She was honored with several awards and accolades during her career, including the Order of Orange-Nassau.
Henny Alma
Henny Alma (July 21, 1923 The Hague-December 15, 2006) also known as Hendrika Elisabeth van den Broek, Hennie Alma or Alma was a Dutch actor.
She began her career in the 1940s and appeared in numerous Dutch films and television shows throughout the following decades. Alma was particularly known for her work in theater, and she was a longtime member of the prestigious Dutch National Theater. She played a wide range of roles, from Shakespearean heroines to modern-day characters, and was renowned for her range and versatility as an actor. In addition to her stage work, Alma also appeared on radio programs and provided voiceovers for documentaries and other media. She remained active in her profession until shortly before her death in 2006.
Manon Alving
Manon Alving (April 4, 1923 Amsterdam-August 7, 2010 Frieschepalen) also known as Manon Maarleveld-Alving was a Dutch actor.
She was born into a family with a rich theatrical tradition, and her father was the actor Albert van Dalsum. Manon Alving began her acting career in the early 1940s, performing on both stage and screen. She was known for her performances in plays by notable playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Harold Pinter, and Samuel Beckett.
Alving worked with various theatrical groups throughout her career, including the Nederlandse Comedie and the Haagse Comedie, before joining the Toneelgroep Amsterdam in 1977, where she performed in several productions until her retirement in the early 1990s.
In addition to her work in theater, Manon Alving was also a familiar face in Dutch films and television shows. Some of her most memorable roles on screen include her performance in the 1985 film "De Aanslag" (The Assault), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the television series "Spijkerhoek" (Nail Corner).
Manon Alving was a respected figure in Dutch theater and film and was awarded the Order of the Netherlands Lion in recognition of her contributions to the arts. She passed away in Frieschepalen in 2010, at the age of 87.
Liane Saalborn
Liane Saalborn (January 6, 1923 Amsterdam-November 22, 1989 Amsterdam) was a Dutch actor.
She was known for her roles in Dutch films such as "De Overval" and "Het Gangstermeisje". Saalborn also performed in theater productions in the Netherlands and was a popular voice actress, lending her voice to several Dutch-language dubs of foreign films. In addition to her acting career, Saalborn was a trained classical singer and performed in concerts throughout the Netherlands. She was married to Dutch actor Johan Kaart until his death in 1976.