**Gwen Eckhaus**
**Born:** November 29, 1959, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
**Nationality:** Dutch
**Profession:** Actress, Screenwriter

Gwen Eckhaus is a renowned Dutch actress and screenwriter, recognized for her versatile roles in film and television. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she later moved to the Netherlands, where she established a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Eckhaus gained significant acclaim for her role as **Lieneke** in the 1988 psychological thriller *Spoorloos* (*The Vanishing*), a film that became a critical and commercial success, further cementing her status in Dutch cinema. Following this breakthrough, she continued to deliver compelling performances in various productions.

In 1989, she portrayed **Ina** in *De avonden*, a film adaptation of Gerard Reve’s classic Dutch novel, further showcasing her range as an actress. Her television work includes a memorable role as **Eva Bilthoven** in the popular soap opera *Onderweg naar morgen* in 1996. Eckhaus also made multiple appearances in the long-running crime series *Baantjer*, playing characters **Gerda Sieben** in 1997 and **Eliza Weermeijer** in 1999.

Her other notable roles include **Egon’s mother** in the 2001 film *De Grot*, and appearances in the TV series *Spangen* as **Mo** in 2006, *Spoorloos Verdwenen* as **Dr. Laura Homan** in 2007, and *De hoofdprijs* as **Andrea** in 2009.

Throughout her career, Gwen Eckhaus has been celebrated for her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters, making her one of the most respected figures in Dutch cinema and television.

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