Actor
Elise Schaap
September 21, 1982 · 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.
Often works with
Frank Lammers
6 titles together
Ferry, Undercover, Ferry 2
Raymond Thiry
4 titles together
Ferry, Undercover, Ferry: The Series
Maarten Heijmans
4 titles together
Ferry, Love Over Distance, Wat is dan liefde
Yannick van de Velde
3 titles together
Ferry, Ferry: The Series, Amsterdam Empire
Huub Smit
3 titles together
Ferry, Ferry 2, Ferry: The Series
Ariane Schluter
3 titles together
The Marathon, Matterhorn, My Father Is an Airplane
Full filmography · 41
Ferry 2
as Danielle
20245.9
Sisterhood
as Rianne Schouten
2024
Grandpa Cor
as Barvrouw
2024
Superkrachten voor je hoofd
as Lidewij
2024
Faithfully Yours
as Isabel Luijten
20225.9
Hotel Sinestra
cast
2022
Stromboli
as Sara
20225.2
Soof 3
as Josine
2022
My Father Is an Airplane
as Eva
2021
Herrie in huize Gerri
as Els Bloemen
2021
Ferry
as Danielle van Marken
20216.8
April, May and June
as May
20197.7