Marja Kok

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Marja Kok
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Born (1944-06-29) 29 June 1944 (age 79)
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Occupation(s)Actress, film director
Years active1967-present

Marja Kok (born 29 June 1944) is a Dutch actress and film director. In 1981 she won the Golden Calf for Best Actress award. [1] She has appeared in more than 25 films and television shows since 1967.

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References

  1. "Golden Calf winners". Film Festival Netherlands. Archived from the original on 2 May 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2013.