Louis Frederik Johannes Bouwmeester (5 September 1842 – 28 April 1925) was a Dutch actor best known for his Shakespeare interpretations.

He was a strong actor in melodramas such as De twee wezen (The Two Orphans).

[3] Nico de Jong gave a short speech following the death of Louis Bouwmeester.

He called Bouwmeester "the friend of the Dutch theater players, an artist by God's grace, whose name will be mentioned after centuries".

After his speech he asked the attendees to stand up for a moment in reverence for the deceased and to agree with him in his wish: "Louis Bouwmeester, rest in peace".