Elise Schaap
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.
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Full filmography
- Undercover (2019) as Danielle Bouman
- Ferry: The Series (2023) as Danielle van Marken
- De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach (2022) as Self
- Weet Ik Veel (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Amsterdam Empire (2025) as Marjolein
- Costa! (2001) as Woman
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten (2005) as Bruid Bisschot
- Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten (2005) as Annabel Prior
- Faithfully Yours (2022) as Isabel Luijten
- Make Up Your Mind (2021) as Self - Guest Panelist
- Nieuw Zeer (2020)
- Drag Race Holland (2020) as Self - Guest Judge
- De TV Kantine (2009)
- Ferry 2 (2024) as Danielle
- Ferry (2021) as Danielle van Marken
- Dood Spoor (2025) as Anna O
- Suga (2025) as Lynn
- Soof: A New Beginning (2017) as Josine
- Familie Kruys (2015) as Ruxandra Kruys-Iliescu
- CAST (2023) as Elise Schaap
- Exen (2023) as Mickey
- Ladies Night (2019) as Self
- Hotnews.nl (2005) as Maja
- Welkom in de Middeleeuwen (2022)