Peter R. de Vries
Born: 1956-11-14 in Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Died: 2021-07-15
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2021
- Make Up Your Mind as Emmy Beautycase
- De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje as Rechercheur
- Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free as Misdaadverslaggever
- Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
2020
- The Great Sinterklaas movie as Rechercheur
2019
- RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes ... (Presenter)
2015
- Kidnapping Mr. Heineken ... (Original Story)
- Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
2014
- Pauw as Self
2011
- The Heineken Kidnapping ... (Original Story)
2008
- Toren C as Peter R. de Vries
2007
- Knevel & Van den Brink as Self
2006
2005
- De Wereld Draait Door as Self