Willeke van Ammelrooy

Dutch actress and director

Willeke van Ammelrooy - Dutch actress and director
Born

April 5th, 1944
80 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Netherlands

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Born in 1944, this actress and director gained prominence in the Dutch film industry. Her career includes significant contributions to both film and television, demonstrating a wide range of acting skills. She directed notable works and starred in standout roles that solidified her status in the Netherlands. The culmination of her career came with several awards recognizing her artistic achievements.

Starred in 'The Assault'

Directed 'The Last Journey'

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