Elise Schaap

Actor / Actress

Elise Schaap

Born Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 25 credits available

Biography

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.

Elise Schaap is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Amsterdam Empire (2025), Suga (2025), Dood Spoor (2025), Ferry: The Series (2023), Exen (2023), Yada yada yada with Schaap (2023), Faithfully Yours (2022), Hotel Sinestra (2022). The recorded credits span 2005 to 2025, including 10 movies and 15 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies10
TV shows15
Active years represented2005–2025
Place of birthRotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Known for

25 titles