Quick Facts
Born:
1956-11-14
Birthplace:
Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Peter R. de Vries
Acting
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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.
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
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
Self
De Wereld Draait Door
Self
Moorddossier Holleeder
Self (archive footage)
Make Up Your Mind
Emmy Beautycase
Toren C
Peter R. de Vries
The Great Sinterklaas movie
Rechercheur
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
Self
Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 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 | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Make Up Your Mind TV | Emmy Beautycase |
| 2020 | The Great Sinterklaas movie MOVIE | Rechercheur |
| 2019 | RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Moorddossier Holleeder MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | De (Onder)Wereld van Willem Holleeder MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Peter R. de Vries: Internetpesters Aangepakt TV | Self |