Marijke Mann
Marijke Mann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marijke Margaretha Staal December 1937 Semarang, Indonesia |
| Died | 5 June 2024 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse |
John McKelvey (m. 1965–1998) |
Marijke Mann (19[1] or 20 December 1937 – 5 June 2024[2]) was an actress. Also credited as Marijke Haakman and Marika Mann.
Biography
[edit]Marijke Mann was born in December 1937 in Semarang, Indonesia. In 1947 she and her family came to South Africa.[1] Mann was graduated from the London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1959.[3] Soon after she returned to South Africa and her first role as a professional actress there was Helen of Troy in Jean Giraudoux’s Tiger at the Gates, staged by Ricky Arden for the University Players.[1] In 1962 she back to England, where after some time she was spotted by Laurence Olivier.[1]
In 1978 Mann and her husband went to New Zealand and later located in Australia.[1]
Mann's acting on television included Coronation Street, Neighbours, Waiting at the Royal, Marshall Law and Blue Heelers.
Personal life
[edit]In 1965 she had married actor and producer John McKelvey (1916–1998), whom she had met in 1960.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Marijke Haakman". esat.sun.ac.za. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Remembering Marijke 20.12.1937 – 5.6.2024" (PDF). The Tarrangower Times.
- ^ "Marijke Haakman". www.rada.ac.uk. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- Marijke Mann at IMDb
- Marijke Mann at abouttheartists
- Marijke Mann at natlib.govt.nz
- Marijke Mann at AusStage