Birgit Schuurman
Biography
Birgit Schuurman is a Dutch rock singer and actress born on July 1, 1977, in Utrecht, Netherlands. She is the younger sister of actress and singer Katja Schuurman and was raised in Bunnik. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 50 known acting credits. Her filmography includes roles in the 2014 film Painkillers, the 2017 film Girl of Pleasure, and the television series Flikken Maastricht. Additionally, she is noted for her performance as a magician in the movie adaptation of the children’s series Floris. Schuurman began her singing career prior to her graduation. She was married to Arne Toonen in 2008, and the couple has one child.
Career overview
Birgit Schuurman is a Dutch rock singer and actress born on July 1, 1977, in Utrecht, Netherlands. She was raised in Bunnik and is the younger sister of actress and singer Katja Schuurman. Her career in the entertainment industry began with her singing, which she pursued in the years leading up to her graduation.
As an actress, Schuurman has accumulated 50 known credits. Her filmography includes appearances in the 2014 film Painkillers and the 2017 production Girl of Pleasure. She is also known for her work on the television series Flikken Maastricht, which began in 2007. Additionally, she is recognized for her role as a magician in the film adaptation of the 1969 children’s series Floris. Her professional background is characterized by her dual focus on music and acting, establishing her as a versatile performer within the Dutch media landscape.
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50 titles- Juf Braaksel en de mysterieuze verdwijning (2025)
- Ademnood: het echte verhaal van Linda, Roos & Jessica (2025) as Self
- Moordfeest (2024) as Self - Detective
- Te land, ter Zee en in de Lucht (2024) as Self
- The Break-Up Club (2024) as Trix
- CAST (2023) as Birgit Schuurman
- De Verraders (2021) as Self - Participant
- Code van Coppens (2021) as Self - Guest
- Hunted VIPS (2021) as Self - Fugitive (couple 1)
- De Top 4000 Muziekquiz (2020) as Self - Team 2
- Casanova's (2020) as Chantal
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Panda
- Amsterdam Vice (2019) as Adinda
- The Test of Time (2019) as Cleopatra (voice)
- Redbad (2018) as Healer
- Circus Noël (2017) as Marinella
- De Mannentester (2017) as Lady Jane
- Meisje van Plezier (2017) as Meryem
- Voor Elkaar Gemaakt (2017) as Kara
- Flikken Rotterdam (2016) as Mirjam M. Mara
- Skirt Day (2016) as Danielle
- Soof 2 (2016) as Anna
- Owls & Mice (2016) as Juf Ietje
- Heer & Meester (2014) as Claudette Lavenchy
- Painkillers (2014) as Marit van Riel
- Weet Ik Veel (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Danni Lowinski (2013) as Mrs. Visser
- Graffiti Detective (2013) as Mother
- Bros Before Hos (2013) as Mercedes
- Vier handen op één buik (2012) as Self
- Black Out (2012) as Petra
- Ballast (2012) as Anouk
- Lotus (2011) as Misja
- The Dinner Club (2010) as Angela Bijlsma
- Dik Trom (2010) as Lady #1
- Flikken Maastricht (2007) as Amanda de Vries
- Tussen De Oren (2007)
- Doe maar normaal (2007)
- Nadine (2007) as Mijntje
- Man en paard (2006) as Haarzelf
- De Opnamen Van Het Schaduwloze Wezen (2006)
- Lieve Lust (2005) as Pim
- Katja vs De Rest (2005)
- De Lama's (2004)
- Floris (2004) as Pi
- Life & Cooking (2000) as Self
- Wie ben ik? (1990)
- Junior Songfestival as Self - Jury
- Verre verwanten
- Grote beurt, De
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Birgit Schuurman best known for?
Birgit Schuurman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Terrified (1963), The Valiant Ones (1975), Flikken Rotterdam (2016), Bed & Breakfast (2010).
When and where was Birgit Schuurman born?
Birgit Schuurman was born on July 1, 1977 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
How many credits does Birgit Schuurman have?
Birgit Schuurman has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Birgit Schuurman's background in cinema and television?
Birgit Schuurman is a Dutch rock singer and actress born on July 1, 1977, in Utrecht, Netherlands. She is the younger sister of actress and singer Katja Schuurman and was raised in Bunnik. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 50 known acting credits. Her filmography includes roles in the 2014 film Painkillers, th...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Wie ben ik? (1990) — aged about 13
- Flikken Rotterdam (2016) as Mirjam M. Mara — aged about 39
- Danni Lowinski (2013) as Mrs. Visser — aged about 36
- Flikken Maastricht (2007) as Amanda de Vries — aged about 30
- Bros Before Hos (2013) as Mercedes — aged about 36
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