Noortje Herlaar Biography: Awards, Songs, Films, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Husband, Daughters

 Noortje Herlaar is a Dutch actress, singer, and voice actress who has shone brightly in musicals, films, and TV.

She first captured hearts as Mary Poppins in the 2010 Dutch musical after winning the TV show Op zoek naar Mary Poppins.

Her talent spans stage, screen, and voice work, including playing Anna in the Dutch versions of Frozen and Frozen 2.

Profile

• Full Name: Noortje Herlaar
• Stage Name: Noortje Herlaar
• Born: April 22, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Vlaardingen, Netherlands
• Nationality: Dutch
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Voice Actress
• Height: 170 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Herlaar
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Barry Atsma
• Children: Two daughters
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life and Education

Noortje Herlaar was born on April 22, 1985, in Vlaardingen, Netherlands, and grew up in nearby Maassluis. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herlaar. There’s no information about her siblings. Her ethnicity is Dutch, and her religion is not disclosed.

Noortje’s love for performing started early—she began ballet lessons at age four and joined the pre-HAVO for Music and Dance at Rotterdam’s Dance Academy when she was nine. She attended the Stedelijk Gymnasium Schiedam, where she acted in school plays, and spent six years at the Jeugdtheaterschool Hofplein in Rotterdam.

Career

Noortje’s big break came in 2010 when she won Op zoek naar Mary Poppins, earning the lead role in the musical Mary Poppins at Scheveningen’s Circustheater. In 2012, she debuted on TV as Jeanne in Moeder, ik wil bij de Revue, earning a Dutch Academy Award nomination. She played Liesbeth List in the 2013 series Ramses, which won a Prix Europa and Nipkow Award.

Her film roles include Kapsalon Romy (2019), where she won a Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress, The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017), and Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) with Ryan Reynolds. She’s starred in TV series like Lois (2018), De 12 van Oldenheim (2017), De Zaak Menten (2018), and Bennie (2025).

As a voice actress, she voiced Anna in Frozen (2013) and Frozen 2 (2019), and Barbie in Toy Story 3 (2010). In 2023, she played Queen Beatrix in Het Koningshuis The Musical and starred in films like Toen Ik je Zag and Net als in de film. She also appeared as the Fox in The Masked Singer (2020), finishing second while pregnant.

Awards & Nominations

• Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress (2020) – Won for Kapsalon Romy
• Golden Calf for Best Actress (2012) – Nominated for Moeder, ik wil bij de Revue
• Musical Award for Most Promising Talent (2010) – Won for Mary Poppins
• Prix Europe for Best European TV Fiction Series (2013) – Won for Ramses (shared with cast and crew)
• Nipkow Award for Best TV Series (2013) – Won for Ramses (shared with cast and crew)
• Nipkow Award for Best TV Series (2018) – Won for De Zaak Menten (shared with cast and crew)
• BANFF Rockie Award (2018) – Won for De Zaak Menten (shared with cast and crew)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @noortjeherlaar
• Facebook: Noortje Herlaar

Personal Life

Noortje Herlaar, 40, has been dating actor Barry Atsma since 2015, and they have two daughters together, though their names are private. Standing at 170 cm, she lives in Amsterdam and loves spending time with her family. Noortje enjoys dancing, singing, and staying connected to her Dutch roots.

She’s close with her mother, who encouraged her artistic talents early on. During The Masked Singer in 2020, she performed while pregnant, impressing fans and her partner Barry, who cheered her on. Noortje keeps much of her personal life private but shares glimpses of her creative side on Instagram.

Net Worth

Noortje Herlaar’s estimated net worth is between $500,000 and $1 million. Her income comes from acting in films, TV, and musicals, voice acting for major films like Frozen, and occasional brand endorsements. Her award-winning career and consistent work in Dutch and international projects contribute to her earnings.

Filmography

• Wonderbroeders (2014) – Jessica
• Paradise Trips (2015) – Miranda
• Knielen op een Bed Violen (2016) – Lead Role
• The Day My Father Became a Bush (2016) – Moeder
• De Zevende Hemel (2016) – Lead Role
• The Body Collector (2016) – Betty Knoop
• The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) – Supporting Role
• De 12 van Oldenheim (2017, TV Series) – Lead Role
• Lois (2018, TV Series) – Lead Role
• De Zaak Menten (2018, TV Series) – Lead Role
• Kapsalon Romy (2019) – Margot
• A Most Annoying Island (2019) – Amarantha
• Just Say Yes (2021) – Estelle
• Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) – Supporting Role
• The Takeover (2022) – Supporting Role
• Modern Love Amsterdam (2022, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Toen Ik je Zag (2023) – Lead Role
• Net als in de film (2023) – Annabel
• Bennie (2025, TV Series) – Lead Role

Voice Acting:

• Toy Story 3 (2010) – Barbie (Dutch version)
• Hawaiian Vacation (2011) – Barbie (Dutch version)
• Frozen (2013) – Anna (Dutch version)
• The Troop (2009) – Hayley (Dutch version)
• Frozen 2 (2019) – Anna (Dutch version)

Discography:

• “Voor het eerst na al die jaren” (Single, Mary Poppins Soundtrack)
• “Sommige dingen veranderen nooit” (Single, Mary Poppins Soundtrack)