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.