Mieke Verstraete was an American actress who is best known for Maigret (1964), Kermis in de Regen (1962), and Voor donderdagavond twaalf uur Mylord (1957).
Personal and Family Life
Mieke Verstraete was born on March 20, 1911, in Antwerpen, Belgium. She was the daughter of actor Jules Verstraete and had three siblings who were also in the acting field: Guus, Bob, and Jeanne Verstraete. Mieke was married twice, first to Richard Flink with whom she had two children, and later to Kees Brusse, though they divorced.
Death and Legacy
Mieke Verstraete passed away on December 17, 1990, in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Her contributions to acting have left a lasting impression, particularly through her work in television series and films. She is remembered for her dedication to the arts and her role in supporting her children, Mariëtte and Coen Flink, in their own acting careers.
Filmography
| Type | Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV Series | Prettig geregeld | 1988–1991 | Trees |
| TV Movie | Geschenk uit de hemel | 1987 | – |
| TV Series | Mensen zoals jij en ik | 1983 | Johanna Wiegman |
| TV Series | Man alleen | 1982 | mevrouw Welling |
| TV Series | Erik of het klein insektenboek | 1979–1980 | Vlindermoeder |
| TV Series | Goed volk | 1979 | – |
| TV Series | Dubbelleven | 1978 | Oma |
| TV Series | Dat ik dit nog mag meemaken | 1976–1977 | Various |
| TV Series | Sesamstraat | 1976 | Magda |
| TV Series | Tot de dood ons scheidt | 1969 | Moeder |
| TV Movie | Struisvogels | 1968 | Helen |
| TV Movie | 001 van de Contraspionnage | 1966 | professor Kortekaas |
| TV Series | Maigret | 1964–1965 | Mevr. Maigret |
| TV Series | Erik Sikkes | 1964 | Hetty |
| Film | Kermis in de Regen | 1962 | Miep Overhagen |