Elise Schaap
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.
Acting
Movie
Ferry
as Danielle van Marken
2021
Movie
Faithfully Yours
as Isabel Luijten
2022
TV
Undercover
as Danielle Bouman
2019
Movie
Ferry 2
as Danielle
2024
Movie
The Marathon
as Anneke
2012
TV
Ferry: The Series
as Danielle van Marken
2023
Movie
Jackie
as Rosa
2012
Movie
Stromboli
as Sara
2022
Movie
Bride Flight
as Marjorie
2008
TV
Amsterdam Empire
as Marjolein
2025
Movie
Matterhorn
as Trudy
2013
Movie
April, May and June
as May
2019
Movie
Ja, Ik Wil!
as Roos
2015
Movie
Love Over Distance
as Esther
2017
Movie
So What Is Love
as Cato
2019
TV
Drag Race Holland
as Self - Guest Judge
2020
Movie
Hotel Sinestra
2022
Movie
Almost Italian
as Monique
2013
Movie
Soof 3
as Josine
2022
Movie
My Father Is an Airplane
as Eva
2021
Movie
De Masters
as Miriam
2015
Movie
Grandpa Cor
as Barvrouw
2024
TV
De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach
as Self
2022
Movie
Sisterhood
as Rianne Schouten
2024