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Born on July 23, 1957, Theo van Gogh was from The Hague, Netherlands. Theo van Gogh was listed as a television presenter, program maker and columnist. Death is recorded on November 2, 2004, at the age of 47. Education on record includes University of Amsterdam. Awards on record include Golden Calf for Best Director (1996), Golden Calf for Best Television Drama (1997, 2003) and Golden Calf Special Jury Prize (2005).
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
- Occupation
- television presenter / program maker / columnist / film director / actor
2. Background
- 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. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Submission | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.theovangogh.nl/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo%20van%20Gogh%20(film%20director)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%86%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B4%E3%83%83%E3%83%9B%20(%E6%98%A0%E7%94%BB%E7%9B%A3%E7%9D%A3)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q205456
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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 Theo van Gogh born?
Born July 23, 1957.
When did Theo van Gogh die?
Died November 2, 2004, aged 47.
Where was Theo van Gogh from?
Theo van Gogh was from The Hague, Netherlands.
What did Theo van Gogh do?
Theo van Gogh worked as television presenter, program maker, columnist, film director, actor.
What was Theo van Gogh known for?
Notable works include Submission.
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