Fien de la Mar

Biography

Fien de la Mar (1895-1965), born Josephina Johanna de la Mar, was a Dutch actress, singer and comedienne. She is considered one of the biggest divas in Dutch theatre and film history. The DelaMar theatre in Amsterdam was built especially for her by her husband, architect Piet Grossouw. She died in 1965 after jumping out of her window, her second suicide attempt.

Known For

On the Move

as Bella Ramona

The Tars

as Jans

The Ghost Train

as Julia van Dongen

Bleeke Bet

as Ka

Somewhere in the Netherlands

as Marietta

The Dutch Cabaret Album

Klokslag twaalf

as Matia

One Life is Not Enough

as Herself (archive footage)

De big van het regiment

as Fietje

Het leven is niet zoo kwaad

as Anita Mara