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My Take
To me, Theo van Gogh is far more than a filmmaker or talk-show provocateur; he was a man who refused to soften his convictions even when the cost became unbearable. I'm struck by how he turned the camera into a weapon of argument with Submission, picking a fight he must have known was dangerous. His murder in 2004 didn't just end a career, it became a permanent marker in Europe's debate over speech and faith. I admire the stubborn courage more than the work itself, and I think his legacy forces every storyteller to ask how far they'd go for an idea.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Theo van Gogh
- Name (Japanese)
- テオ・ファン・ゴッホ
- Reading
- てお・ふぁん・ごっほ
- Born
- July 23, 1957 – November 2, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television presenter / program maker / columnist / film director / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Amsterdam
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Golden Calf for Best Director
- 1997 Golden Calf for Best Television Drama
- 2003 Golden Calf for Best Television Drama
- 2005 Golden Calf Special Jury Prize
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Submission | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Theo van Gogh born?
July 23, 1957 – November 2, 2004.
Where is Theo van Gogh from?
Theo van Gogh is from The Hague, Netherlands.
What does Theo van Gogh do?
Theo van Gogh works as television presenter, program maker, columnist, film director, actor.
What is Theo van Gogh known for?
Notable works include Submission.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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.