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My Take
Rutger Hauer was, to me, one of cinema's great faces, capable of beauty and menace in a single glance. That improvised Blade Runner monologue alone secures his place in film history, yet his Dutch public crowned him the best actor of the century for good reason. Over 170 roles across nearly fifty years reveal a performer who never coasted. I admire how he balanced Hollywood villainy with serious work back home, never losing his particular intensity. His passing in 2019 left a real void. He was a true artist whose screen presence I will not forget.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rutger Hauer
- Name (Japanese)
- ルトガー・ハウアー
- Reading
- るとがー・はうあー
- Born
- January 23, 1944 – July 19, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Breukelen, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Golden Calf Culture Prize
- 1981 Golden Calf for Best Actor
- Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- 1988 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rutger Hauer born?
January 23, 1944 – July 19, 2019.
Where is Rutger Hauer from?
Rutger Hauer is from Breukelen, Utrecht, Netherlands.
What does Rutger Hauer do?
Rutger Hauer works as actor, film actor, film director, television actor.
How tall is Rutger Hauer?
Rutger Hauer is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.