Marijke Mann was born in December 1937 in Semarang, Indonesia.
[1] Mann was graduated from the London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1959.
[3] Soon after she returned to South Africa and her first role as a professional actress there was Helen of Troy in Jean Giraudoux’s Tiger at the Gates, staged by Ricky Arden for the University Players.
[1] In 1962 she went back to England, where after some time she was spotted by Laurence Olivier.
[1] Mann's acting on television included Coronation Street, Neighbours, Waiting at the Royal, Marshall Law and Blue Heelers.