Anna Drijver Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Children, Movies, Shows, Parents

Anna Drijver is a Dutch actress, model, and writer celebrated for her versatile roles in film and television, including the lead in the historical drama Bride Flight (2008) and her portrayal of Melissa in the Netflix series High Tides (Knokke Off).

With a career spanning modeling from her teens to acclaimed acting in projects like Undercover and stage productions such as De Mannen van Maria, she has earned awards including the Gouden Notekraker for her work in Levenslied.

Profile

• Full Name: Anna Drijver
• Stage Name: Anna Drijver
• Born: 1, October 1983
• Age: 41 years old
• Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands
• Nationality: Dutch
• Occupation: Actress, Model, and Writer
• Height: 1.76m
• Parents: Peter Drijver, and Mieke Bosse
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Benja Bruijning (m. 2015)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Anna Drijver was born on October 1, 1983, in The Hague, Netherlands.

Her parents, Peter Drijver and Mieke Bosse, both architects pioneering traditional urbanism, nurtured her early interests in the arts.

Information on siblings remains unknown.

From age six, she trained in classical ballet, fostering a passion for performance that carried into her modeling start at 14 and acting pursuits.

She completed secondary school while traveling for work, then studied at the Amsterdamse Toneelschool (Amsterdam University of the Arts) from 2004 to 2008, earning a degree in theater and dance.

Of Dutch ethnicity, her religion is Christian.

Career

Anna Drijver began her professional path at 14 as a model, traveling internationally during secondary school and building a portfolio that led to her acting debut in the soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden in the early 2000s.

Her first film role came in 2005 as a theology student in Love Trap, followed by supporting parts in Flirt and Het Schnitzelparadijs, where her natural poise and expressiveness started drawing notice in Dutch cinema.

This foundation in television and early modeling honed her skills, transitioning her from print work to on-screen roles that emphasized relatable, introspective characters.

Drijver’s breakthrough arrived with the lead role of Esther in Bride Flight (2008), a period drama about post-war migration that earned critical acclaim and international festival screenings, solidifying her as a leading actress.

She expanded into miniseries like Bellicher: De Macht van Meneer Miller (2010) as Kirsten and the film Loft (2010) as Ann Mari, while debuting on stage in Buitengewoon Binnen.

Her writing side emerged with the novel Je Blijft in 2011, and she won the Gouden Notekraker for dual roles in Levenslied and Bellicher, marking a phase of diverse acclaim across media.

Anna Drijver has starred in Undercover (2019–2021) as Nathalie, contributing to the Belgian-Dutch Netflix hit’s global success, and took on Melissa in High Tides (2023), blending drama with contemporary themes.

Recent works include the film Het Geheugenspel (2023) and the stage monologue De Mannen van Maria (2023–2024), alongside screenplay credits like Weg van Jou (2017).

Her legacy endures through thoughtful portrayals that explore relationships and identity, influencing Dutch theater and screen with her commitment to authentic storytelling.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @annadrijver
• Twitter Handle: @annadrijver
• Facebook Handle: Anna Drijver

Personal Life

Anna Drijver married actor Benja Bruijning in 2015 after meeting on the set of Kinderen Geen Bezwaar, and the couple shares two children, daughter Lea born in 2016 and son Jona in 2020.

Their partnership blends professional collaborations with family priorities, as they navigate parenthood amid busy schedules while maintaining a supportive home in the Netherlands.

Filmography

• Flirt (2005)
• Het Schnitzelparadijs (2005)
• Bride Flight (2008)
• Loft (2010)
• Smoorverliefd (2013)
• Undercover (2019)
• High Tides (2023)
• Het Geheugenspel (2023)

Net Worth

Anna Drijver holds an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Her wealth primarily derives from acting salaries in films like Bride Flight and Netflix series such as Undercover and High Tides, modeling contracts from her early career, stage performances, and writing income from novels like Je Blijft and screenplays including Weg van Jou.