Peter R. de Vries

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

Sneeuwwitje en de zeven kleine mensen: Een modern sprookje

De Wereld Draait Door

as Self

The Great Sinterklaas movie

as Rechercheur

Make Up Your Mind

as Emmy Beautycase

Toren C

as Peter R. de Vries

De Grote Sinterklaasfilm: Trammelant in Spanje

as Rechercheur

Pauw & Witteman

Het Laatste Interview Met Peter R.

De (Onder) Wereld van Willem Holleeder

Pulse (NL)