Portrait of Louis Davids

Louis Davids

Acting

Biography

Louis Davids, born Simon David (1883-1939) is widely considered one of the Netherlands biggest names in performing arts. He was active in a great many genres of variety entertainment -- revue, operette, cabaret and folk theatre -- and occasionally appeared on radio and film. Davids stood at the cradle of the careers of Dutch performers like Wim Kan, Corry Vonk and Wim Sonneveld.

Born: December 19, 1883

Place of Birth: Rotterdam

Filmography

1935
On the Move

as Janus Fortuin

1934
The Tars

as Cabaretier

1921
Toil of Men

as Willy Vermeer

1920
Links

as Jan Duif