Sam Poons

1859–1932 (age 73)

Biography

Sam Poons brought warmth and nuance to Dutch theater, delighting audiences with both comic timing and heartfelt drama over a long stage career.

He championed collaboration among actors and left an archetype of dedication to the craft, remembered fondly at the Jewish Cemetery of Diemen.

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Also buried at Jewish Cemetery of Diemen

Pinkus Hilfman
1877–1943 (age 66)
Jewish Cemetery of Diemen
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Elise Poons-van Biene
1864–1931 (age 67)
Jewish Cemetery of Diemen
Elise Poons-van Biene was a Dutch actress whose performances enriched the cultural life of the Netherlands.
Emanuel Haagman
1887–1976 (age 89)
Jewish Cemetery of Diemen
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