Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

December 19, 1883(55)

Day of Death

July 1, 1939

Place of Birth

Rotterdam

Also Known As

Simon David

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.