
Elise Schaap
Acting
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.
Born: September 21, 1982 · Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Filmography (25)

Amsterdam Empire
2025

Ferry 2
2024

Ferry: The Series
2023

Faithfully Yours
2022

Hotel Sinestra
2022

Stromboli
2022

Soof 3
2022

De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach
2022

My Father Is an Airplane
2021

Ferry
2021

Drag Race Holland
2020

April, May and June
2019

So What Is Love
2019

Undercover
2019

Love Over Distance
2017

Ja, Ik Wil!
2015

De Masters
2015

Almost Italian
2013

Weet Ik Veel
2013

Matterhorn
2013

The Marathon
2012

Jackie
2012

Bride Flight
2008

Keyzer & De Boer Advocaten
2005

Costa!
2001
