Actress and director Wimmy Wilhelm, famous among others pantjer, He passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 62. Her agency, Montecatini, reported that she died after a short illness.
Wilhelm is best known to the general public for her role as Watch Captain Else Peters in Pantjer. She was seen in the last six seasons of the RTL police series from 2000 to 2006.
Over the decades she has directed comedians such as Richard Groenendijk and Brigitte Kandorp, and has also starred in numerous films and series. She had roles in major Dutch films such as Black book (2006), Bill’s house (2002), Piece of bread (1999) and Anthony (1995).
She was recently seen as a literary agent in the series Best selling boy And as the dwarf Nanette in the fantasy series Pandoloria. At the end of last year, it still had a role in that Sinterklaas News.
“We laughed a lot”
In theatre, Wilhelm performed with Margot Ross and Pudil de la Parra, among others, with whom she performed. Among women to make.
In 2010, the Amsterdam native performed her own cabaret show titled private business, But it was not a great success.
Groenendijk describes it as a “privilege” on Instagram to know Wilhelm. “We were able to experience so many special and intense moments together and laugh so hard together,” the comedian wrote.
“Unable to type with boxing gloves on. Freelance organizer. Avid analyst. Friendly troublemaker. Bacon junkie.”