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Peter R. de Vries Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1956-11-14

Birthplace:
Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Credits:
16 Total Roles

Peter R. de Vries

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Biography

Peter Rudolf de Vries (1956 - 2021) was a Dutch investigative journalist and crime reporter. His television program Peter R. de Vries, misdaadverslaggever (Crime Reporter) (1995−2012) covered high-profile cases and set a Dutch television viewing record.

In 1983, De Vries followed the case of the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken for the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. He wrote two books based on his investigation, that served as a basis for several cinematic adaptations.

On July 6th 2021, he was shot after leaving the television studio of RTL Boulevard in Amsterdam. He died several days later.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2021 Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R. MOVIE Self
2021 De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje MOVIE Rechercheur
2021 Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free MOVIE Misdaadverslaggever
2021 Make Up Your Mind TV Emmy Beautycase
2020 The Great Sinterklaas movie MOVIE Rechercheur
2016 De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder MOVIE Self
2015 Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje MOVIE Self
2014 Pauw TV Self
2009 Toppers op weg naar Moskou TV Self
2008 Toren C TV Peter R. de Vries

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