Marijke Mann
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December 1937
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.
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.