Peter R. de Vries
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Pauw & Witteman
2006
Series
De Wereld Draait Door
Self
2005
Series
Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
1995
Pauw
Self
2014
Series
Knevel & Van den Brink
Self
2007
Series
Make Up Your Mind
Emmy Beautycase
2021
Series
Toren C
Peter R. de Vries
2008
Pulse (NL)
2003
Toppers op weg naar Moskou
2009
25 jaar Beatrix
Self
2005
Film
Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Moorddossier Holleeder
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
Self
2019
Film
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
Rechercheur
2021
Film
De (Onder)Wereld van Willem Holleeder
Self
2016
Film
The Great Sinterklaas movie
Rechercheur
2020
Film
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
2015
Film
Peter R. De Vries: On bended knee is no way to be free
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.
Self
2021