Louis Bouwmeester

Known for: Acting
Born: September 5, 1842
Died: April 28, 1925 (aged 82)
Birthplace: Middelharnis, Netherlands

Biography

Louis Frederik Johannes Bouwmeester (1842 – 1925) was a Dutch actor best known for his Shakespeare interpretations. He performed on stage in Vienna, London and Paris, and became an internationally recognised artist. From 1873 to 1879 he was director of the Salon des Variétés in Amsterdam. His career was described as "extraordinary for triumph and for variety".