History of Rutger Hauer in Timeline

Rutger Oelsen Hauer, a renowned Dutch actor, earned the title of Best Dutch Actor of the Century from the Dutch public in 1999.

January 1944: Birth of Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer was born in Breukelen, Netherlands in January 1944.

1966: Birth of Daughter, Ayesha Hauer

Rutger Hauer and his first wife, Heidi Merz, welcomed their daughter, Ayesha Hauer, in 1966.

1967: Graduation from the Academy for Theater and Dance

Rutger Hauer graduated from the Academy for Theater and Dance in Amsterdam in 1967.

1968: Relationship with Ineke ten Cate Begins

Rutger Hauer's relationship with Ineke ten Cate began in 1968.

1969: Screen Debut in "Floris"

Rutger Hauer made his screen debut in 1969 with the lead role in "Floris," a Dutch television series.

1973: Oscar Nomination for "Turkish Delight"

"Turkish Delight," in which Hauer starred, received an Oscar nomination for best foreign-language film in 1973.

1973: Breakthrough with "Turkish Delight"

Hauer's career gained momentum after starring in "Turkish Delight" in 1973.

1975: Role in "Floris von Rosemund"

Hauer reprised his role from "Floris" in the 1975 German remake titled "Floris von Rosemund."

1975: English-Language Debut in "The Wilby Conspiracy"

Rutger Hauer made his English-language debut in the British film "The Wilby Conspiracy" in 1975.

1977: International Recognition with "Soldier of Orange"

Hauer gained international recognition with his performance in "Soldier of Orange" in 1977.

1977: Collaboration with Verhoeven in "Soldier of Orange"

Hauer worked with director Paul Verhoeven again on the film "Soldier of Orange" in 1977.

1980: Working with Verhoeven and Krabbé in "Spetters"

Hauer collaborated with director Paul Verhoeven and actor Jeroen Krabbé in the 1980 film "Spetters."

1980: Continued Success with "Spetters"

Hauer further solidified his career with a role in the film "Spetters" in 1980.

1981: Golden Calf Award for Best Actor

At the 1981 Netherlands Film Festival, Hauer was honored with the Golden Calf Award for Best Actor.

1981: Interview on Pacifism

In a 1981 interview, Rutger Hauer expressed his deep-rooted belief in pacifism, attributing it to his experience of being born during World War II.

1981: American Film Debut in "Nighthawks"

Rutger Hauer made his debut in American cinema with the film "Nighthawks" in 1981.

1982: Iconic Role in "Blade Runner"

Hauer landed his memorable role as Roy Batty in the science fiction film "Blade Runner" in 1982.

1982: Portrayal of Albert Speer and Role in "Blade Runner"

Rutger Hauer portrayed Albert Speer in "Inside the Third Reich" and played the iconic Roy Batty in "Blade Runner," both in 1982.

1983: Appearances in "Eureka" and "The Osterman Weekend"

Hauer appeared in the films "Eureka" and "The Osterman Weekend" in 1983.

1983: Roles in "The Osterman Weekend" and "Eureka"

Hauer appeared in the films "The Osterman Weekend" and "Eureka" in 1983.

November 1985: Marriage to Ineke ten Cate

Rutger Hauer and Ineke ten Cate married in a private ceremony in November 1985.

1985: Roles in "Flesh & Blood" and "Ladyhawke"

Hauer acted in the films "Flesh & Blood" and "Ladyhawke" in 1985.

1985: Performances in "Ladyhawke" and "Flesh & Blood"

Hauer acted in the films "Ladyhawke" and "Flesh & Blood" in 1985.

1986: Starring in "The Hitcher"

Hauer played the leading role in the film "The Hitcher" in 1986.

1987: Golden Globe Award and Role in "Wanted: Dead or Alive"

Hauer received a Golden Globe Award for his role in "Escape from Sobibor" and starred in "Wanted: Dead or Alive," both in 1987.

1987: Birth of Grandson

Rutger Hauer's grandson was born in 1987.

1988: Performance in "The Legend of the Holy Drinker"

Hauer acted in "The Legend of the Holy Drinker" in 1988.

1989: Best Actor Award and Role in "Blind Fury"

Hauer won the Best Actor award at the Seattle International Film Festival for "The Legend of the Holy Drinker" and starred in "Blind Fury," both in 1989.

1989: Roles in "Blind Fury" and "The Blood of Heroes"

In 1989, Hauer starred in both "Blind Fury" and "The Blood of Heroes."

1992: Appearance in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

In 1992, Rutger Hauer appeared as the main antagonist vampire Lothos in the horror-comedy film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

1994: Roles in "The Beans of Egypt, Maine" and "Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight"

Rutger Hauer appeared in "The Beans of Egypt, Maine" and portrayed Fred Noonan, Amelia Earhart's navigator, in "Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight" in 1994.

1996: Role in "Omega Doom"

Rutger Hauer appeared in the low-budget film "Omega Doom" in 1996.

1997: Roles in "Hostile Waters" and "The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon"

In 1997, Rutger Hauer acted in the television productions "Hostile Waters" and "The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon".

1998: Role in "Merlin"

Rutger Hauer appeared in the television production "Merlin" in 1998.

1999: Rutger Hauer Named Best Dutch Actor of the Century

In 1999, Rutger Hauer was recognized as the Best Dutch Actor of the Century by the Dutch public.

1999: Role in "New World Disorder"

Rutger Hauer appeared in the low-budget film "New World Disorder" in 1999.

2000: Appearance in Kylie Minogue's Music Video and Role in "The 10th Kingdom"

In 2000, Rutger Hauer appeared in Kylie Minogue's music video "On a Night Like This" and acted in the television production "The 10th Kingdom".

2002: Appearance in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind"

Hauer appeared in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" in 2002.

2003: Roles in "Smallville" and "Alias"

Rutger Hauer appeared in the television productions "Smallville" and "Alias" in 2003.

2003: Role in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind"

Rutger Hauer played an assassin in the film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" in 2003.

2004: Role in "Salem's Lot"

Rutger Hauer appeared in the television production "Salem's Lot" in 2004.

2005: Roles in "Batman Begins" and "Sin City"

Hauer had roles in the films "Batman Begins" and "Sin City" in 2005.

2005: Roles in "Sin City", "Batman Begins", and "Dracula III: Legacy"

In 2005, Rutger Hauer appeared in three films: "Sin City" as a villainous cardinal, "Batman Begins" as a devious corporate executive, and "Dracula III: Legacy" in the title role.

April 2007: Publication of Autobiography, "All Those Moments"

In April 2007, Rutger Hauer published his autobiography, "All Those Moments: Stories of Heroes, Villains, Replicants, and Blade Runners", co-written with Patrick Quinlan, with proceeds going to the Rutger Hauer Starfish Association.

2007: Roles in "Goal II: Living the Dream" and Lurpak Commercial Voiceover

Rutger Hauer played Real Madrid coach Rudi Van der Merwe in "Goal II: Living the Dream" and did voice-overs for Lurpak butter commercials in 2007.

2008: Golden Calf Culture Prize Award

Rutger Hauer received the Golden Calf Culture Prize for his contributions to Dutch cinema in 2008.

2009: Roles in "Dazzle" and "Barbarossa"

Rutger Hauer starred in Cyrus Frisch's "Dazzle" and Renzo Martinelli's "Barbarossa" in 2009.

April 2010: Casting in "Hobo with a Shotgun"

Rutger Hauer was cast in the live-action adaptation of "Hobo with a Shotgun" in April 2010.

2011: Performance in "The Rite" and "The Heineken Kidnapping"

In 2011, Hauer acted in both "The Rite" and "The Heineken Kidnapping."

2011: Roles in "Hobo with a Shotgun", "The Heineken Kidnapping", and "The Rite"

Rutger Hauer starred in "Hobo with a Shotgun", "The Heineken Kidnapping", and "The Rite" in 2011.

2012: Rembrandt Award for Best Actor

Hauer won the Rembrandt Award for Best Actor in 2012 for his performance in "The Heineken Kidnapping."

2013: Role in "True Blood"

Rutger Hauer began his role as Niall Brigant in HBO's "True Blood" in 2013.

2013: Knighted in the Order of the Netherlands Lion

Rutger Hauer was knighted in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 2013.

2014: Continued Role in "True Blood"

Rutger Hauer continued his role as Niall Brigant in HBO's "True Blood" in 2014.

2015: Roles in "The Last Kingdom" and "Galavant"

Rutger Hauer starred as Ravn in "The Last Kingdom" and Kingsley in "Galavant" in 2015.

2016: ShortCutz Amsterdam Film Festival Jury Member

Rutger Hauer served on the film jury for ShortCutz Amsterdam, a film festival promoting short films, in 2016.

2017: Voice Acting in "Observer"

Rutger Hauer voiced Daniel Lazarski in the video game "Observer", set in post-apocalyptic Poland, in 2017.

July 2019: Death of Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer passed away in July 2019 at his residence in the Netherlands at the age of 75.

2019: Voice Acting in "Kingdom Hearts III"

Rutger Hauer provided the voice for Xehanort in the video game "Kingdom Hearts III" in 2019, replacing the late Leonard Nimoy.

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