Peter R. de Vries
Known for ActingBorn 1956-11-14 — died 2021-07-15Aalsmeer, 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.
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On July 6th 2021, he was shot after leaving the television studio of RTL Boulevard in Amsterdam. He died several days later.
Known for
The Great Sinterklaas movie
2020 · as Rechercheur
De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder
2016 · as Self
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
2015
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
2021 · as Rechercheur
Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free
2021 · as Self (archive footage)
Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
2021 · as Self