Peter R. de Vries
Born: 1956-11-14
Birthplace: Aalsmeer, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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.
Known For
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Emile Roemer - Tussen pieken en peilen
The Heineken Kidnapping
RTL Boulevard: De Holleeder Tapes
Moorddossier Holleeder
Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries
The Great Sinterklaas movie
De (Onder)Wereld van Willem Holleeder
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje
Top Movie Credits
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
Original Story
The Heineken Kidnapping
Original Story
Moorddossier Holleeder
Self (archive footage)
Staand Verder Leven: Na De Moord Op Peter R. de Vries
Self (archive footage)
The Great Sinterklaas movie
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De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje
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