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Rutger Hauer is a brilliant writer, actor and environmentalist from Netherlands.
Early Accomplishments
Rutger's acting career was launched in the late 60's through both television series and movies. In his first year, he got a role in the action series Floris as well as in the drama series, Pathfinders.
Best Known For
For the past 5 decades, Rutger has remained relevant in the entertainment industry. In 1987, he impeccably portrayed the Lieutenant Aleksandr 'Sasha' Pechersky character in the television film, Escape from Sobibor. This movie became a huge success as it earned him a Golden Globe Award.
He played in the movie Blade Runner (1982) alongside Harrison Ford.
Sexual Orientation
Rutger is straight. He was married to Heidi Merz but their union fell apart.
Family
Both of his parents Teunke and Arend Hauer were drama teachers. In 1985, he tied the knot with a lady named Ineke ten Cate after being together for 17 years. They have a daughter named Ayesha Hauer, who has also walked in her father's footsteps and became an actress.
Religion
Regarding his religious inclinations, Rutger is not very outspoken. Therefore, we cannot correctly confirm what religious association he was exposed to in his childhood; neither can we determine what beliefs he has leaned towards in adulthood. He might be an atheist.
Worth To Know
His middle name is Oelsen.
Before his career in the entertainment industry kicked off, Rutger used to work as an electrician.
In 1988, he played the Andreas Kartak character in the Italian film, The Legend of the Holy Drinker. This movie won him a Golden Space Needle Award.
He died at his home in the Netherlands after a short illness.