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Rutger Hauer was born on January 23, 1944 in Breukelen, Utrecht, Netherlands. Public records list Rutger Hauer as a film actor, film director and television actor. Death is recorded on July 19, 2019, at the age of 75. Recorded honors include Golden Calf Culture Prize (2008), Golden Calf for Best Actor (1981), Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and 1 more. The listed height was 185 cm.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Breukelen, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
2. Background
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
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4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rutger Hauer born?
Rutger Hauer was born on January 23, 1944.
When did Rutger Hauer die?
Rutger Hauer died on July 19, 2019, aged 75.
Where was Rutger Hauer from?
Rutger Hauer was from Breukelen, Utrecht, Netherlands.
What did Rutger Hauer do?
Rutger Hauer worked as actor, film actor, film director, television actor.
How tall was Rutger Hauer?
Rutger Hauer was 185 cm tall.
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