Renée Soutendijk
Biography
Renée Soutendijk is a Dutch actress born on May 21, 1957, in The Hague. She began her film career in Germany and is known for her work in Paul Verhoeven-directed films, including Spetters and The Fourth Man. Soutendijk's first English-language assignment was as Eva Braun in the made-for-TV Inside the Third Reich. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 70 known credits. Soutendijk is also a former Olympic athlete in gymnastics. She is the mother of actress Caro Lenssen.
Career overview
Renée Soutendijk is a Dutch actress born on May 21, 1957, in The Hague. She began her film career in Germany and went on to work with director Paul Verhoeven, starring in his cult films Spetters and The Fourth Man. Soutendijk's film career includes a range of roles, including her portrayal of Eva Braun in the made-for-TV Inside the Third Reich.
As a former Olympic athlete in gymnastics, Soutendijk's athletic background likely influenced her early career choices. Her physical build and blonde appearance made her a suitable fit for playing strong, independent characters in Verhoeven's films. Soutendijk's versatility as an actress has allowed her to take on a variety of roles, both in film and television.
Soutendijk's career has spanned multiple countries and languages, with her first English-language assignment being Inside the Third Reich. Her subsequent work includes a range of films and television shows, although specific titles are not provided in the available information. As a Dutch actress with a diverse filmography, Soutendijk has established herself as a talented and accomplished performer in the industry.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- White Flash (2024) as Aagje
- Sweet Dreams (2023) as Agatha
- Neem Me Mee (2023) as Nienke
- Het Perfecte Plaatje Op Reis (2022) as Self - Hobby photographer
- The Claus Family 2 (2021) as Grandma
- The Claus Family (2020) as Grandma
- Suspiria (2018) as Miss Huller
- Redbad (2018) as Idwina
- Centraal Medisch Centrum (2016) as Emily Zomer
- Boy 7 (2016) as Vermunt
- Assepoester: Een Modern Sprookje (2014) as Liv Lopes Dias
- Ein Sommer in Amsterdam (2014) as Hetty de Witt
- A Perfect Man (2013) as Martha
- Moordvrouw (2012) as Carla Vreeswijk
- Godforsaken True Killers (2011) as Ellen
- Der Mann aus der Pfalz (2009) as Hannelore Kohl
- Kunststof TV (2008)
- Radeloos (2008) as Vera
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Wanda Wolf
- Eine Liebe in Afrika (2003) as Jane
- Meiden van de Wit (2002) as Beth de Wit-Duivenaar
- Anna Wunder (2002) as Sophie
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Maja Peters
- With Great Joy (2001) as Els
- Hanna: wo bist Du? (2001) as Erika Strom
- Hochzeit zu viert (2001) as Susanne Berthold
- Das Delphinwunder (1999) as Claire Strauss
- Alphamann: Die Selbstmörderin (1999) as Jessica van der Laan
- Alphamann: Amok (1999) as Jessica van der Laan
- Hauptsache Leben (1998) as Corinna
- Schimanski (1997) as Eva Marsfeldt
- The Little Riders (1996) as Beatrix Hunter
- Ein starkes Team (1994) as Katharina Kamm
- House Call (1994) as Roos Hartman
- Witness (1994) as Mrs. Jones
- Seventh Heaven (1993) as Charlène
- The Betrayed (1992) as Olga Grond
- Eve of Destruction (1991) as Dr. Eve Simmons / Eve VIII
- Keeper of the City (1991) as Vickie Benedetto
- Grave Secrets (1989) as Iris Norwood
- Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story (1989) as Cyla Wiesenthal
- Forced March (1989) as Mira / Fanni Radnoti
- Motten im Licht (1989)
- Wherever You Are... (1988) as Nina
- King of the Olympics: The Lives and Loves of Avery Brundage (1988) as Linnea Dresden
- Boran -Time to Aim (1987) as Linda Mars
- The Second Victory (1987) as Traudl Holzinger
- Der Madonna-Mann (1987) as Juliane Mundt
- A Month Later (1987) as Liesbeth
- Peter the Great (1986) as Anna Mons
- The Good Hope (1986) as Jo
- Private Resistance (1985) as Trudi
- The Cold Room (1984) as Lili
- Out of Order (1984) as Marion
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Sara Kendal
- The 4th Man (1983) as Christine Halslag
- An Bloem (1983) as Loedie
- Inside the Third Reich (1982) as Eva Braun
- The Cool Lakes of Death (1982) as Hedwig Marga 'Hetty' de Fontayne
- De TV Show (1981) as Self
- The Girl with the Red Hair (1981) as Hannie Schaft
- The Forbidden Bacchanal (1981) as Corrie, dienstmeisje
- Spetters (1980) as Fientje
- A Woman Like Eve (1979) as Sigrid
- Dagboek van een herdershond (1978)
- Mortal Sin (1978) as Renée
- Pastorale 1943 (1978) as Marie Bovenkamp
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Evelyn
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Eva Maria Klein
- Grimme Award (1964) as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Renée Soutendijk best known for?
Renée Soutendijk is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Het Perfecte Plaatje Op Reis (2022), Suspiria (2018), Rocky Mountain (1950), The Prince and the Showgirl (1957).
When and where was Renée Soutendijk born?
Renée Soutendijk was born on May 21, 1957 in The Hague, Netherlands.
How many credits does Renée Soutendijk have?
Renée Soutendijk has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2024.
What is Renée Soutendijk's background in cinema and television?
Renée Soutendijk is a Dutch actress born on May 21, 1957, in The Hague. She began her film career in Germany and is known for her work in Paul Verhoeven-directed films, including Spetters and The Fourth Man. Soutendijk's first English-language assignment was as Eva Braun in the made-for-TV Inside the Third Reich. She h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Het Perfecte Plaatje Op Reis (2022) as Self - Hobby photographer — aged about 65
- Peter the Great (1986) as Anna Mons — aged about 29
- With Great Joy (2001) as Els — aged about 44
- Suspiria (2018) as Miss Huller — aged about 61
- The 4th Man (1983) as Christine Halslag — aged about 26
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Sara Kendal — aged about 26
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