Dutch actresses who deceased in 1993
Here are 1 famous actresses from Netherlands died in 1993:
Lily Bouwmeester
Lily Bouwmeester (September 28, 1901 Amsterdam-July 12, 1993 Sliedrecht) a.k.a. Lily Geertruida Maria Henriëtte Bouwmeester was a Dutch actor.
She began her acting career in 1916 at the age of 15 and went on to become one of the prominent actresses of her time in both stage and screen. Bouwmeester appeared in various plays and films throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances.
One of her most notable performances was in the 1943 film "De Spooktrein" where she played the lead role of Henriette van Aalten. She also starred in the 1950 film "De Dijk is Dicht", which was awarded the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
Aside from acting, Bouwmeester was also a renowned director and producer. She founded her own theatre company in 1945, which soon became one of the most successful companies in the Netherlands. She also worked as a director at the Amsterdam Municipal Theatre and the National Theatre.
Bouwmeester's legacy in Dutch theatre and cinema has been celebrated with numerous awards and honors. In 1971, she was awarded the Order of the Netherlands Lion for her contributions to Dutch culture. In 1985, the Lily Bouwmeester Prize was established in her honor, which recognizes outstanding contributions to Dutch theater.
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