Tessa Schram
A second-generation Dutch film talent who has carved her own path both in front of the camera and behind it as a director.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Dutch actress and director·Birthday: October 18·Millennials
Biography
Growing up in a Dutch cinematic dynasty—the daughter of producer Dave Schram and director Maria Peters—Tessa Schram was never far from a film set. Born in 1988, she naturally gravitated toward performance, building a steady career as an actress in Dutch television and film. Yet the family business in its fullest sense called to her. Schram expanded her role, stepping into directing with a clear, inherited understanding of visual storytelling. Her work bridges the practical knowledge of a performer with the overarching vision of a director, allowing her to guide actors with a particular empathy. While her family name opened doors, Schram's sustained output and dual expertise have firmly established her individual place in the Netherlands' creative landscape.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tessa was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tessa Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Tessa's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Directed several Dutch short films and television projects, establishing herself behind the camera.
- Built a sustained career as an actress in Dutch film and television productions.
- Maintained a continuous presence in the Dutch entertainment industry as both a performer and a creator.
Did You Know?
She is the daughter of film producer/director Dave Schram and director Maria Peters.
Her brother, Quinten Schram, is also an actor.
She was born in 1988 in the Netherlands.
“I grew up on sets; directing was a natural step to tell my own stories, not just act in them.”
