about me
Dutch-born and New York–trained, Saskia Slaaf is an actor and voice-over artist with international stage and screen experience. Fluent in Dutch and English, and conversational in German, French, and Flemish, she moves easily between languages and genres—from period dramas to contemporary stories. She has appeared in television, film, and commercial voice campaigns on both sides of the Atlantic. Her work often explores complex characters who balance strength, vulnerability, and emotional depth, delivered with quiet intensity and authenticity that define her craft.

ask me for
Principal and supporting roles in film and television, especially period pieces, historical dramas, and character-driven stories set in Europe (The Netherlands, Germany, France, and beyond). Available for international productions and multilingual roles in Dutch, English, and European accents.

Also available for professional voice-over work in English, Dutch, French, Flemish, and German. Open to both on-camera and voice projects — paid, professional assignments only.

Additionally, I’m enthusiastic about Dutch-language collaborations — including student films, graduation projects, and independent productions — to expand my body of work in the Dutch market and contribute to creative local storytelling.

remarks
Versatile character actor with a strong visual presence and transformative range — often described as “the Gary Oldman of women.” Able to shift seamlessly between eras and identities, from classical period looks reminiscent of Vermeer or Rembrandt paintings to cinematic styles across the 20th century — including World War II–era roles, postwar dramas, and modern characters with authentic vintage expression and emotional depth.

Fluent in Dutch and English with conversational German, French, Flemish, and Spanish, and a natural talent for accents (including Russian, British RP, American, Limburgs, and Dutch regional). Known for deep emotional truth, authenticity, and the ability to fully inhabit complex, layered roles.

trackrecord
Saskia Slaaf has appeared in television and film productions including Nurse Jackie (Showtime/Netflix), co-starring opposite Edie Falco and directed by Steve Buscemi; I Love You, Daddy (directed by Louis C.K.), starring opposite John Malkovich; and Big Lake (Comedy Central, produced by Will Ferrell), playing opposite Chris Parnell and directed by Emmy Award-winner Don Scardino (30 Rock).

She is also featured as herself in the Netflix documentary It Takes a Lunatic (2019), which chronicles the life and legacy of acting coach Wynn Handman and The American Place Theatre.

Her voice-over credits include Ang Lee’s Gemini Man (ADR in French, German, Dutch, and Flemish) and international campaigns for Grey Goose, Chase Bank, Human Rights Watch, and XBOX’s Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway.

awards
• Recipient of the Youth Performing Arts School Award for excellence in Dance and Performing Arts, recognizing artistic discipline and creative growth through performance.
• Films featuring Saskia Slaaf have been screened at numerous international film festivals, earning awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Narrative, and Best Cinematography, just to name a few.
• Celebrated for her versatility and transformative range across period and contemporary roles in both European and American productions.

equipment
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hardware knowledge
Proficient in home recording setups and digital submission platforms (WeTransfer, Vimeo, etc.), with hands-on experience creating self-tapes and voice-over auditions using professional home recording equipment.

software knowledge
Proficient in digital casting and creative software, including Zoom, QuickTime, iMovie, and Canva, for self-tapes, voice-over editing, and presentation. Experienced in using online submission and audition platforms.