Xaviera Hollander
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 15, 1943 in Soerabaja, Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies [now Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia]
- Active Years
- 1975–2025 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 7 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Xaviera Hollander.
Role: Acting (per prompt instructions).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts.
Sources provided: TMDB, IMDb, Wikipedia (EN/NL), Biographies.net.
Name: Xaviera Hollander (born Xaviera "Vera" de Vries).
Birth Date: 15 June 1943.
Birth Place: Surabaya, Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies (now Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia).
Profession: Dutch former call girl, madam, and author.
Known for: Memoir The Happy Hooker: My Own Story.
Family/Background: Father was a Dutch Jewish physician; mother was of French and German descent. Spent early years in a Japanese-run internment camp.
Life events: Moved from Amsterdam to Johannesburg in her early 20s. Engaged to American economist John Weber. Moved to New York City after the engagement ended.
Acting/Media: Known for acting (TMDB). Credits include Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of a Sexual Revolutionary (2008). The Musical about Her Life as a Happy Hooker (completed early 2011, text by Richard Hansom, music by Warren Wills).
Other: Married Philip de Haan on 3 January 2007. Lives in Amsterdam where she has a bed and breakfast.
Draft 1: Xaviera Hollander, born Xaviera Vera de Vries on June 15, 1943, is a Dutch former call girl, madam, and author. She was born in Surabaya, Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies, to a Dutch Jewish physician father and a mother of French and German descent. She spent her early years in a Japanese-run internment camp. Hollander is best known for her memoir, The Happy Hooker: My Own Story. Her acting credits include the 2008 production Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Xaviera Hollander (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Subject: Xaviera Hollander (Acting).
[1] TMDB: Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 7. Birthday: June 15, 1943. Place of Birth: Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies.
[2] IMDB: Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of a Sexual Revolutionary (2008) - Cast and crew credits.
[3] TMDB: Dutch former call girl, madam and author. Best known for memoir The Happy Hooker: My Own Story. Born Xaviera "Vera" de Vries in Surabaya, Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies.
[4] Wikipedia: Dutch former call girl, madam and author. Best known for memoir The Happy Hooker.
[5] Wikipedia (NL): Married Philip de Haan on January 3, 2007. Lives in Amsterdam (bed and breakfast). In early 2011, "The Musical about Her Life as a Happy Hooker" was completed with text by Richard Hansom and music by Warren Wills.
Note: The prompt asks for a "career overview of Xaviera Hollander (Acting)".
She is listed under "Known For: Acting" on TMDB with 7 known credits.
One specific title mentioned is "Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of a Sexual Revolutionary" (2008).
There is a musical mentioned: "The Musical about Her Life as a Happy Hooker" (completed early 2011) with text by Richard Hansom and music by Warren Wills.
Drafting Paragraph 1:
Xaviera Hollander is a Dutch former call girl, madam, and author. According to The Movie Database, she is recognized for her work in acting, with seven known credits listed. She is best known for her best-selling memoir, The Happy Hooker: My Own Story.
Drafting Paragraph 2:
Her work includes the 2008 production titled Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of a Sexual Revolutionary. Additionally, a production titled The Musical about Her Life as a Happy Hooker was completed in early 2011. This musical features text by Richard Hansom and music by Warren Wills.
Checking Word Count and Content:
Current draft is quite short. I need to reach 180-260 words.
Wait, the sources are very sparse on acting details. I must not invent details.
Let's see what else I can include from the sources that relates to her profile/career.
The prompt asks for a "career overview of Xaviera Hollander (Acting)".
If I only talk about acting, I might struggle to hit 180 words because the sources only mention a few things.
Let's re-read the sources carefully.
TMDB says she is known for acting and has 7 credits.
IMDB lists "Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of a Sexual Revolutionary (2008)".
Wikipedia NL mentions "The Musical about Her Life as a Happy Hooker" (2011) with Richard Hansom and Warren Wills.
Problem: The sources do not provide enough information to write a 180-260 word acting career overview without
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
7 titles- Happy Hooker, lust om te leven (2025)
- Xaviera Hollander, the Happy Hooker: Portrait of a Sexual Revolutionary (2008) as Herself
- A History of Sex (2003) as Self
- Penthouse Love Stories (1986) as Herself
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self
- The Happy Hooker (1975) Book
- My Pleasure Is My Business (1975) as Gabriele
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Xaviera Hollander best known for?
Xaviera Hollander is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Apostrophes (1975), The Happy Hooker (1975).
When and where was Xaviera Hollander born?
Xaviera Hollander was born on June 15, 1943 in Soerabaja, Soerabaja, Dutch East Indies [now Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia].
How many credits does Xaviera Hollander have?
Xaviera Hollander has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Xaviera Hollander's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Xaviera Hollander. Role: Acting (per prompt instructions). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts. Sources provided: TMDB, IMDb, Wikipedia (EN/NL), Biographies.net. Name: Xaviera Hollander (...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Apostrophes (1975) as Self — aged about 32
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