Actor
Peter R. de Vries
14 Nov 1956Born
15 Jul 2021Died
64Age at death
9Credits
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
Filmography
- 2021De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in SpanjeFilm: Rechercheur
- 2021Make Up Your MindSeries: Emmy Beautycase (1 episode)
- 2020The Great Sinterklaas movieFilm: Rechercheur
- 2015Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookjeFilm
- 2009Toppers op weg naar MoskouSeries (1 episode)
- 2008Toren CSeries: Peter R. de Vries (1 episode)
- 2006Pauw & WittemanSeries (1 episode)
- 2003Pulse (NL)Series (1 episode)
- 1995Peter R. de Vries: Crime ReporterSeries (190 episodes)
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