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Karen van Holst Pellekaan

Known For
Writing
Born
July 10, 1955 in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Active Years
1988–2024 (37 Years)
Total Credits
39 credits in database
Writing Born Jul 10, 1955 Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands 39 credits
39
Total Credits
1988–2024
37 Years Career Span
8
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Biography

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Name: Karen van Holst Pellekaan (also Karen Ingrid van Holst Pellekaan or Karei van Holst-Pellekaan).
Born: July 10, 1955, in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
Professions: Writer, actress, scenario writer, idea, screenplay, creator, adaptation, original film writer, and script consultant.
Known for/Work includes:
Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012)
Kenau (2014)
Loenatik (1995)
Secrets of War
The Surprise
Storm: Letter of Fire
Jackie
The Happy Housewife
Het Bombardement
Sword of D'A
De Freules (role as freule Adèle, started 1990)
Nationality: Dutch.

Karen van Holst Pellekaan, also known as Karen Ingrid van Holst Pellekaan or Karei van Holst-Pellekaan, is a Dutch actress and writer. Born on July 10, 1955, in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, her career in television began in 1990 with the role of freule Adèle in the VPRO children's series De Freules. As a writer, she is credited as a scenario writer, creator, adaptation, original film writer, screenplay writer, idea contributor, and script consultant. Her work includes titles such as Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012), Kenau (2014),

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1]: Known for Writing. 34 known credits.
Source [2]: Writer and actress. Known for Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012), Kenau (2014), and Loenatik (1995).
Source [3]: Known as Writer, Actor, Idea, Scenario Writer, Screenplay, Creator, Adaptation, Original Film Writer, and Script Consultant. Works include: Cool Kids Don't Cry, Secrets of War, The Surprise, Storm: Letter of Fire, Jackie, The Happy Housewife, Het Bombardement, and Sword of D'A.
Source [4]: Karen Ingrid van Holst Pellekaan. Dutch actress and (scenario)schrijfster. TV career started in 1990 as freule Adèle in De Freules.
Source [6]: Dutch actress and screenwriter known for contributions to family-oriented television series, youth programming, and feature films in the Netherlands.
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Karen Ingrid van Holst Pellekaan is a Dutch actress and writer. Her professional roles include writer, actor, idea, scenario writer, screenplay, creator, adaptation, original film writer, and script consultant. She is recognized for her contributions to feature films, youth programming, and family-oriented television series in the Netherlands.
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Her writing credits include works such as Cool Kids Don't Cry, Kenau, Loenatik, Secrets of War, The Surprise, Storm: Letter of Fire, Jackie, The Happy Housewife, Het Bombardement, and Sword of D'A. Specifically, she is known for her work on Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012), Kenau (2014), and Loenatik (1995).
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Her television career began in 1990 with the role of freule Adèle in the VPRO children's series De Freules.
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Karen Ingrid van Holst Pellekaan is a Dutch actress and writer. Her professional credits include roles as a writer, actor, idea, scenario writer, screenplay, creator, adaptation, original film writer, and script consultant. She is known for her contributions to youth programming, family-oriented television series, and feature films in the Netherlands.

Her body of work includes various titles such as Cool Kids Don't Cry, Kenau, Loenatik, Secrets of War, The Surprise, Storm: Letter of Fire, Jackie, The Happy Housewife, Het Bombardement, and Sword of D'A. She is specifically noted for her work on Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012), Kenau (2014), and Loenatik (1995). Her career in television began in 1990 when she played the role of freule Adèle in the VPRO children's series De Freules.
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Karen Ingrid van Holst Pellekaan is a Dutch actress and writer. Her professional capacities include writer, actor, idea, scenario writer, screenplay, creator, adaptation, original film writer, and script consultant. She is recognized for her contributions to feature films, youth programming, and family-oriented television series within the Netherlands.

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Career timeline

Benjamin Bat · IdeaBenjamin Bat · WriterMeninas Não Choram · Original Film Writer
Tweede Hans · Creator
Hidden in the Spotlight · Writer
Ninja Nanny · IdeaCircus Noël · WriterCircus Noël · Idea
Circus Noël · IdeaCircus Noël · Scenario WriterStorm: Letter of Fire · Screenplay
Tessa · AdaptationThe Surprise · WriterSword of D'Artagnan · WriterSword of D'Artagnan · Scenario WriterKidnap - Bo's Most Exciting Holiday Ever · Writer
Secrets of War · WriterKijkbuiskinderenKenau · WriterLoonies II
Soof
Lijn 32 · WriterCool Kids Don't Cry · WriterHet Bombardement · Script ConsultantJackie · Writer
The Happy Housewife · Screenplay
De Avondboot · Writer
Zwijnen · Writer
Dunya & DesieRita Koeling · Scenario WriterLooniesLoonies · Scenario WriterBad Luck
Unit 13
LoenatikLong Live the Queen
The Penknife
12 steden, 13 ongelukken
Medisch Centrum West

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Benjamin Bat (2024) Idea
  • Benjamin Bat (2024) Writer
  • Meninas Não Choram (2024) Original Film Writer
  • Tweede Hans (2022) Creator
  • Hidden in the Spotlight (2020) Writer
  • Ninja Nanny (2019) Idea
  • Circus Noël (2019) Writer
  • Circus Noël (2019) Idea
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  • Circus Noël (2017) Idea
  • Circus Noël (2017) Scenario Writer
  • Storm: Letter of Fire (2017) Screenplay
  • Tessa (2015) Adaptation
  • The Surprise (2015) Writer
  • Sword of D'Artagnan (2015) Writer
  • Sword of D'Artagnan (2015) Scenario Writer
  • Kidnap - Bo's Most Exciting Holiday Ever (2015) Writer
  • Secrets of War (2014) Writer
  • Kijkbuiskinderen (2014)
  • Kenau (2014) Writer
  • Loonies II (2014) as Bep Brul
  • Soof (2013) as Birthday Woman
  • Lijn 32 (2012) Writer
  • Cool Kids Don't Cry (2012) Writer
  • Het Bombardement (2012) Script Consultant
  • Jackie (2012) Writer
  • The Happy Housewife (2010) Screenplay
  • De Avondboot (2007) Writer
  • Zwijnen (2004) Writer
  • Dunya & Desie (2002) as Cursusleidster
  • Rita Koeling (2002) Scenario Writer
  • Loonies (2002) as Bep Brul
  • Loonies (2002) Scenario Writer
  • Bad Luck (2002)
  • Unit 13 (1996) as Lotti Werner
  • Loenatik (1995) as Bep Brul
  • Long Live the Queen (1995) as Witte Hofdame
  • The Penknife (1992) as Baliedame
  • 12 steden, 13 ongelukken (1990) as Joke
  • Medisch Centrum West (1988) as Ria Helmstra

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Karen van Holst Pellekaan best known for?

Karen van Holst Pellekaan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Benjamin Bat (2024), Benjamin Bat (2024), The Surprise (2015), Kidnap - Bo's Most Exciting Holiday Ever (2015).

When and where was Karen van Holst Pellekaan born?

Karen van Holst Pellekaan was born on July 10, 1955 in Den Helder, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

How many credits does Karen van Holst Pellekaan have?

Karen van Holst Pellekaan has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2024.

What is Karen van Holst Pellekaan's background in cinema and television?

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Karen van Holst Pellekaan by the numbers

39credits
27films
12TV series
1988–2024active years

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