Elsie de Brauw

Elsie de Brauw (born 1960) is a Dutch actress.

Early life and education Elsie de Brauw was born in The Hague, The Netherlands, in 1960.

She first studied theology, and received a BA in psychology from the University of Groningen. from 1984 to 1988. making her debut there in De asielzoeker, directed by Johan Simons.

In 2002, she appeared in the musical Bacchanten en De Metsiers, and in 2003 in Vrijdag.

In 2007, she won the Golden Calf for Best Actress award for her role in the film Tussenstand, directed by Mijke de Jong.

Nominations and wins 2003: Nominated, Theo d'Or for best female leading role, for Bacchanten en De Metsiers 2006: Winner, Theo d'Or, for her role as Myrtle in Opening Night (dir. Ivo van Hove) 2007: Winner, Golden Calf for Best Actress (Gouden Kalf) for her role in Tussenstand (dir. Mijke de Jong) at the Netherlands Film Festival 2011: Winner, Theo d'Or, for her role in Gif (Gift. Eine Ehegeschichte) (dir. Johan Simons)

Selected filmography 1995: Antonia's Line 1999: Mates 2003: Cloaca 2004: Bluebird 2017: Disappearance 2024: Máxima