Early Life
: Rutger Hauer was born on January 23, 1944, in the Netherlands. His parents were actors.
Education
: He went to a special school and later joined a theater school in Amsterdam but left to join the army.
First Major Role
: Hauer became famous internationally with the 1973 film "Turkish Delight."
Hollywood Debut
: He started acting in Hollywood in 1981 with the movie "Nighthawks."
Iconic Role
: Hauer is best known for playing Roy Batty in the 1982 movie "Blade Runner," where he delivered the famous "Tears in Rain" speech.
Television Work
: He first appeared on TV in the Dutch series "Floris" in 1969. He also starred in "Escape from Sobibor" and "Inside the Third Reich."
1980s and 1990s Films
: He acted in popular films like "Ladyhawke," "The Hitcher," and "Blind Fury."
2000s to 2010s
: Hauer continued to act in movies such as "Batman Begins," "Sin City," and "The Rite."
Personal Life
: He was married to Ineke ten Kate from 1985 until he passed away. He had one child, Ayesha Hauer, from an earlier marriage.
Net Worth
: When he died in 2019, Rutger Hauer's net worth was estimated to be $16 million, earned from his long acting career.
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