Elise Schaap
Born: 1982-09-21 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Amsterdam Empire as Marjolein
- Suga as Lynn
- Dood Spoor as Anna O
2024
- Ferry 2 as Danielle
- Superkrachten voor je hoofd as Lidewij
- Grandpa Cor as Barvrouw
- Sisterhood as Rianne Schouten
2023
- Ferry: The Series as Danielle van Marken
- Exen as Mickey
- CAST as Elise Schaap
- Yada yada yada with Schaap as Self - Host
2022
- De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach as Self
- Faithfully Yours as Isabel Luijten
- Stromboli as Sara
- Welkom in de Middeleeuwen
- Soof 3 as Josine
- Hotel Sinestra
2021
- Make Up Your Mind as Self - Guest Panelist
- Ferry as Danielle van Marken
- Herrie in huize Gerri as Els Bloemen
- My Father Is an Airplane as Eva
2020
- Drag Race Holland as Self - Guest Judge
- Nieuw Zeer
- I.M. as Leonie Smit
2019
- Undercover as Danielle Bouman
- Ladies Night as Self
- April, May and June as May
- So What Is Love as Cato
2017
- Soof: A New Beginning as Josine
- Love Over Distance as Esther
2015
- Familie Kruys as Ruxandra Kruys-Iliescu
- Ja, Ik Wil! as Roos
- De Masters as Miriam
2014
- Farewell to the Moon as Mary
2013
- Weet Ik Veel as Self - Contestant
- Matterhorn as Trudy
- Almost Italian as Monique
2012
- Jackie as Rosa
- The Marathon as Anneke
2011
- Hart tegen hard as Ava Berendsen
2010
- Heading West
- Security as Tjitske
- The Swing Girls as Kitty Lescano
2009
2008
- Bride Flight as Marjorie
2005
- Hotnews.nl as Maja
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten as Bruid Bisschot
2001
- Costa! as Woman