Henny Orri was an American actress best known for her roles in Puppet on a Chain, Dokter Pulder zaait papavers, and Vroeger kon je lachen. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, and passed away on January 4, 2022, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Personal and Family Life
Henny Orri was married twice; her first husband was Ton Lensink, with whom she divorced in 1955. She later married Theo Kling in 1956, and they remained together until his death in 2018. Henny had one daughter, Diane Lensink, and enjoyed a close relationship with her grandchild, Matteo van der Grijn.
Death and Legacy
Henny Orri died on January 4, 2022, from natural causes in her hometown of Amsterdam. She left behind a significant legacy in the Dutch entertainment industry, being recognized for her talents in both acting and voice work, including providing the voice for Mrs. Potts in the Dutch version of Beauty and the Beast. In 1986, she was awarded the Theo d’Or, which is the Dutch equivalent of the Tony Award for best actress.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Verborgen gebreken | Agnes Stam |
| 1994 | Seth & Fiona | Klara Moerman (TV Series, 1 episode) |
| 1990 | Vincent van Gogh: Langs de kant van de weg | Moeder Hoornik (TV Mini Series, 1 episode) |
| 1986 | Reagan: Let’s Finish the Job | Nancy (TV Series, 4 episodes) |
| 1984 | Oma brengt iets moois uit Holland | TV Movie |
| 1983 | Bessen | TV Movie |
| 1982–1983 | Mensen zoals jij en ik | Bep van der Zan (TV Series, 2 episodes) |
| 1983 | Vroeger kon je lachen | TV Series |
| 1981 | Verdachte omstandigheden | Hetty Andersen (TV Movie) |
| 1981 | Maskerade | TV Movie (as Henni Orri) |
| 1975 | Dokter Pulder zaait papavers | Lieske Pulder |