Dutch actresses who deceased in 1987
Here are 3 famous actresses from Netherlands died in 1987:
Anny de Lange
Anny de Lange (November 12, 1917 Rotterdam-July 11, 1987 Baarle-Nassau) was a Dutch actor.
She was born Anna Maria de Lange and grew up in Rotterdam. After completing her education, she started her career as an actor and appeared in several movies and TV shows during the 1940s and 1950s. Some of her notable works include "De Dijk is Dicht" (1950), "De Drie Wezen" (1952) and "Taxi!" (1953).
She was also known for her work in theater, particularly with the renowned Nederlandse Comedie. She acted in several plays with the troupe and was an important member of the company during the 1950s and 1960s. De Lange was praised for her versatility as an actor and her ability to inhabit a wide range of characters.
In addition to acting, de Lange was also a member of the Dutch Resistance during World War II. She used her acting skills to help hide Jews and aid in resistance activities. After the war, she continued to speak out against fascism and discrimination.
De Lange died in 1987 at the age of 69 in Baarle-Nassau. She is remembered as a talented and multifaceted actor who made significant contributions to Dutch theater and film.
De Lange's acting career spanned over four decades, and she acted in more than 50 movies and TV shows. Some of her other notable works include "Ciske de Rat" (1955), "Het wonderlijke leven van Willem Parel" (1955) and "Als twee druppels water" (1963). She was known for her ability to portray complex, nuanced characters with depth and authenticity.
De Lange was also a respected voice actor and lent her voice to several Dutch-language adaptations of international films and animated features, including Disney's "Cinderella" (1950) and "Alice in Wonderland" (1951).
Throughout her career, De Lange received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the arts, including the Order of Orange-Nassau in 1978. Her legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of Dutch actors and artists, and her impact on Dutch theater and film is widely recognized and celebrated.
Jeanne Van der Pers
Jeanne Van der Pers (September 7, 1895 Amsterdam-January 18, 1987) was a Dutch actor.
She started her career in the 1920s and appeared in over 50 films throughout her career. One of her most notable roles was in the 1936 film "Morgen gaat 't beter!" which was directed by her husband, Louis Chrispijn Jr. Van der Pers was also a stage actress and performed in numerous productions throughout the Netherlands. She retired from acting in the 1960s and spent her later years in Amsterdam. In addition to her acting career, Van der Pers was also an advocate for animal rights and a vegetarian.
She was actively involved with several animal welfare organizations in the Netherlands and supported their efforts through various campaigns. Van der Pers' dedication and contribution to animal welfare was recognized by the widely-renowned Dutch Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dierenbescherming) in 1985, when she was awarded with the Silver Medal for her services. Van der Pers was a respected figure in the Dutch entertainment industry and was known for her elegance, both onscreen and off. She passed away in Amsterdam in 1987 at the age of 91. Her legacy lives on through her impressive body of work in film and theatre, as well as her advocacy for animal welfare.
Janna DeLoos
Janna DeLoos (August 7, 1908 Netherlands-August 1, 1987 Riverside) a.k.a. Johanna Maria DeLoos or Janna de Loos was a Dutch actor.
She began her acting career in the Netherlands in the 1920s and made her way to the United States in the 1930s. DeLoos was a character actress who appeared in nearly 80 films from the 1930s through the 1950s. She played a variety of roles, from Dutch maids to German spies to Native American women. Some of her notable film credits include "The Plainsman" (1936), "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), and "The War of the Worlds" (1953). Despite her prolific film career, DeLoos remained largely uncredited for many of her roles. She retired from acting in the mid-1950s and lived out her later years in California with her husband, fellow actor Henry Brandon.
DeLoos was known for her versatility and ability to portray characters from different nationalities and backgrounds. She was fluent in several languages, which helped her land roles that required accents or dialogue in foreign languages. Her talent for accents and dialects made her a popular choice for character roles in Hollywood, and she often played supporting roles alongside some of the biggest stars of her time. In addition to her film work, DeLoos also appeared on stage and on television, guest starring in shows such as "Wagon Train" and "Dr. Kildare." She was highly respected by her fellow actors and admired for her professionalism and dedication to her craft. Despite her many accomplishments onscreen, DeLoos remained humble and grateful for the opportunities she had in her career. She passed away in Riverside, California at the age of 78.