Fien de la Mar

Fien de la Mar (67)

1898-02-02 - 1965-04-23 | Amsterdam

Fien de la Mar (1895-1965), born Josephina Johanna de la Mar, was a Dutch actress, singer and comedienne. She is considered one of the biggest divas in Dutch theatre and film history. The DelaMar theatre in Amsterdam was built especially for her by her husband, architect Piet Grossouw. She died in 1965 after jumping out of her window, her second suicide attempt.

On Movies

  • Somewhere in the Netherlands
  • The Ghost Train
  • Klokslag twaalf
  • Het leven is niet zoo kwaad
  • On the Move
  • The Dutch Cabaret Album
  • Bleeke Bet
  • The Tars

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