Portrait of Fien de la Mar

Fien de la Mar

Acting

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.

Born: February 2, 1898

Place of Birth: Amsterdam

Filmography

1939
The Ghost Train

as Julia van Dongen

1936
1935
On the Move

as Bella Ramona

1934
1934
The Tars

as Jans