Person Biography:
Johanna ter Steege began her artistic journey by studying at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Kampen from 1979 to 1984, aiming to become a drama teacher. However, her initial desire to create theatre for and with children led her to pursue a career as an actress and teacher.
From 1984 to 1988, she attended the School of Acting at Arnhem to hone her skills as a stage actress. During this period, she developed a deep understanding of the importance of the personal and creative development of an actor, considering acting "the language of the heart". Her extensive acting experience encompasses a wide range of genres, including Shakespeare, Sophocles, Strindberg, and Chekhov, as well as improvisational clown acts.
At the Academy, Johanna collaborated with fellow students, leading to the formation of the successful theatre group "De Trust", directed by Boermans. In 1987, she was approached for a role in the film "The Vanishing" (1988),directed by George Sluizer, which earned her international acclaim and the "Felix Award" for Best Supporting Actress in Berlin.
As her career shifted from theatre to cinema, Johanna embarked on a global journey, acting in different languages and working with renowned directors such as Robert Altman, István Szabó, Heddy Honigmann, and Bruce Beresford. Her notable film credits include "Vincent & Theo" (1990),"Dear Emma, Sweet Böbe" (1992),"Goodbye" (1995),and "Paradise Road" (1997).
Johanna has shared the screen with accomplished actors like Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Frances McDormand, Isabella Rossellini, Tim Roth, and Klaus Maria Brandauer. In January 2001, she played the role of Countess Geschwitz in the play "Lulu", directed by Jonathan Kent, at the Almeida theatre in London and Washington.
