Person

Elise Schaap

Acting · Born 1982-09-21 · Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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. 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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  Ferry: The Series

  Danielle van Marken

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  Undercover

  Danielle Bouman

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  De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach

  Self

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  Weet Ik Veel

  Self - Contestant

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  Costa!

  Woman

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  Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten

  Bruid Bisschot

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  Hotnews.nl

  Maja

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  De TV Kantine

  2009

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  Amsterdam Empire

  Marjolein

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  Familie Kruys

  Ruxandra Kruys-Iliescu

• 2025Amsterdam EmpireMarjolein
• 2025SugaLynn
• 2025Dood SpoorAnna O
• 2024Ferry 2Danielle
• 2024SisterhoodRianne Schouten
• 2024Grandpa CorBarvrouw
• 2024Superkrachten voor je hoofdLidewij
• 2023Ferry: The SeriesDanielle van Marken
• 2023ExenMickey
• 2023Yada yada yada with SchaapSelf - Host
• 2023CASTElise Schaap
• 2022Faithfully YoursIsabel Luijten
• 2022Hotel Sinestra
• 2022StromboliSara
• 2022Soof 3Josine
• 2022De Avondshow met Arjen LubachSelf
• 2022Welkom in de Middeleeuwen
• 2021My Father Is an AirplaneEva
• 2021Herrie in huize GerriEls Bloemen
• 2021Make Up Your MindSelf - Guest Panelist
• 2021FerryDanielle van Marken
• 2020I.M.Leonie Smit
• 2020Drag Race HollandSelf - Guest Judge
• 2020Nieuw Zeer
• 2019April, May and JuneMay
• 2019So What Is LoveCato
• 2019Ladies NightSelf
• 2019UndercoverDanielle Bouman
• 2017Soof: A New BeginningJosine
• 2017Love Over DistanceEsther
• 2015Ja, Ik Wil!Roos
• 2015De MastersMiriam
• 2015Familie KruysRuxandra Kruys-Iliescu
• 2014Farewell to the MoonMary
• 2013Almost ItalianMonique
• 2013Weet Ik VeelSelf - Contestant
• 2013MatterhornTrudy
• 2012The MarathonAnneke
• 2012JackieRosa
• 2011Hart tegen hardAva Berendsen
• 2010Heading West
• 2010The Swing GirlsKitty Lescano
• 2010SecurityTjitske
• 2009De TV Kantine
• 2008Bride FlightMarjorie
• 2005Keyzer & De Boer AdvocatenBruid Bisschot
• 2005Hotnews.nlMaja
• 2001Costa!Woman
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• —Dochters