Actor
Elise Schaap
Born September 21, 1982 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
25 films
Elise Schaap (born September 21, 1982) is a highly versatile Dutch actress and producer, widely recognized for her breakout role as Danielle Bouman in the Netflix hit Undercover and the Ferry franchise. Her ability to navigate both intense drama and comedy has made her a staple of Dutch and Flemish entertainment, earning her three consecutive Televizier Stars for Best Actor and a Golden Calf nomination for her lead performance in Mijn Vader is een Vliegtuig.
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In recent years, Schaap has expanded her influence as a creative producer, leading major 2024 projects like the psychological thriller Dood Spoor and the box office success De Z van Zus. She also co-created and starred in the award-winning family film Superkrachten voor je hoofd, which earned the Gouden Film award. From prestigious festival selections at Canneseries to commercial hits, her work continues to resonate with broad audiences across multiple genres.
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First watchThe Marathon20127.3as AnnekeFour out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time, they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't, they will lose…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
25 films as actor- 2024Ferry 2Danielle
- 2024SisterhoodRianne Schouten
- 2024Grandpa CorBarvrouw
- 2024Superkrachten voor je hoofdLidewij
- 2022Faithfully YoursIsabel Luijten
- 2022Hotel Sinestra
- 2022StromboliSara
- 2022Soof 3Josine
- 2021My Father Is an AirplaneEva
- 2021Herrie in huize GerriEls Bloemen
- 2021FerryDanielle van Marken
- 2019April, May and JuneMay
- 2019Wat is dan liefdeCato
- 2017Love Over DistanceEsther
- 2015Ja, Ik Wil!Roos
- 2015De MastersMiriam
- 2014Farewell to the MoonMary
- 2013Almost ItalianMonique
- 2013MatterhornTrudy
- 2012The MarathonAnneke
- 2012JackieRosa
- 2010Heading West
- 2010The Swing GirlsKitty Lescano
- 2010SecurityTjitske
- 2008Bride FlightMarjorie