
Peter R. de Vries
Acting
Born 1956-11-14 · Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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

De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
2021 · Movie

Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
2015 · Movie

The Great Sinterklaas movie
2020 · Movie

De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder
2016 · Movie

Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
2021 · Movie

Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free
2021 · Movie