Dutch actresses who deceased in 2005
Here are 2 famous actresses from Netherlands died in 2005:
Ilse Werner
Ilse Werner (July 11, 1921 Jakarta-August 8, 2005 Lübeck) a.k.a. Ilse Charlotte Still was a Dutch actor, singer and voice actor.
She starred in numerous films and was a popular singer in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Werner made her film debut in 1938 and quickly found success, earning critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "Die schwedische Nachtigall" (The Swedish Nightingale) and "Wir machen Musik" (We Make Music).
She was also a prolific voice actor, notably providing the voice of Snow White in the first German-language dubbing of Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1938. During World War II, Werner's popularity waned due to her partial Jewish ancestry, but she continued to work in films and on stage after the war ended.
In addition to her acting and singing career, Werner was also a talented painter and writer. She authored several books, including a memoir about her experiences during the war. Werner passed away in 2005 at the age of 84 in Lübeck, Germany.
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Cissy van Bennekom
Cissy van Bennekom (July 19, 1911 Haarlem-March 1, 2005 Amsterdam) was a Dutch actor.
She began her career in theater and later transitioned to film and television. Van Bennekom is best known for her role as Tante Til in the popular Dutch TV series "Zeg 'ns Aaa" which aired from 1981 to 1993. Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous TV shows, films, and theater productions, earning critical acclaim for her performances. In 1986, she was awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau for her contributions to Dutch culture.
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