About

Known credits:
9
Birthday:
1956-11-14
Place of birth:
Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Peter R. de Vries

Overview

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

Acting
2021 Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R. Actor N/A
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2021 De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje Actor Rechercheur 58
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2020 The Great Sinterklaas movie Actor Rechercheur 58
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2016 De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder Actor N/A
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2015 Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje Actor 59
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Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter Actor N/A
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Writing
2015 Kidnapping Mr. Heineken Writing Original Story 59
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2011 The Heineken Kidnapping Writing Original Story 59
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Crew
2019 RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes Crew Presenter 59
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