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Peter R. de Vries
Born 1956-11-14Aalsmeer, 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.
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Movies & roles
Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de VriesSelf (archive footage)Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.SelfDe Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in SpanjeRechercheurPeter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be freeSelf (archive footage)The Great Sinterklaas movieRechercheurRTL Boulevard: De Holleeder TapesSelfMoorddossier HolleederSelf (archive footage)De (Onder)Wereld van Willem HolleederSelfSneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookjeRoleEmile Roemer - Tussen pieken en peilenSelf