Mary Dresselhuys_
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(Tuesday)
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Joan Remmelts (1929-1933), Cees Laseur (1934-1946), Adriaan Viruly (1955-1986)
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♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (מִרְיָם)
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Mary Dresselhuys: Dutch actress (1907-2004).
Born (died at age 97).
Mary Dresselhuys has 2 credits in our database.
The name Mary means most likely Egyptian name derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love". Also known by Greek and Hebrew form of "sea of bitterness", "rebelliousness", and "wished for child".
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Filmography (2)
Biography
Mary Dresselhuys (January 22, 1907 – May 19, 2004) was primarily a Dutch stage actress, although she also appeared in a number of films. She was born in Tiel, the Netherlands, and died in Amsterdam. She and her husband, Cees Laseur, were the parents of actress Petra Laseur. Dresselhuys portrayed more than 150 characters during her long career. She acted in a wide range of roles but was most known as the Queen of Comedy, and continued to perform well into her 90s.
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How old was Mary Dresselhuys?
Mary Dresselhuys was born on and passed away on at the age of 97.
What movies or shows has Mary Dresselhuys been in?
Mary Dresselhuys has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Eline Vere (1991), The Cross-Patch (1935).
Where can I find more information about Mary Dresselhuys?
You can find more about Mary Dresselhuys on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
