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 or 20 December 1937 – 5 June 2024) was an actress from Indonesia. She was also credited as Marijke Haakman and Marika Mann.
Life and career
[edit]Marijke Mann was born on 19[1] or 20 December 1937[2] in Semarang, Indonesia. In 1947 she and her family went to South Africa.[1]
Mann graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London in 1959.[3]
Soon after graduating, Mann returned to South Africa. 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 went back to England, where after some time she was spotted by Laurence Olivier.[1]
Mann's roles on television included Coronation Street, Neighbours, Waiting at the Royal, Marshall Law, and Blue Heelers.
Personal life and death
[edit]In 1965 she married actor and producer John McKelvey (1916–1998), whom she had met in 1960. In 1978 Mann and McKelvey went to New Zealand, and later to Australia.[1]
Mann died on 5 June 2024.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Marijke Haakman". esat.sun.ac.za. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- 1 2 "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