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Rutger Hauer

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Rutger Hauer was a Dutch actor born on January 23, 1944, in Breukelen, Netherlands. He passed away on July 19, 2019, in Beetsterzwaag, Netherlands. Hauer was known for his roles in numerous films and television shows, including "Blade Runner" (1982), "The Hitcher" (1986), and "Batman Begins" (2005).1

He collaborated with Dutch director Paul Verhoeven on several films, such as "Turks Fruit" (1973), "Soldaat van Oranje" (1977), and "Flesh+Blood" (1985). Hauer also received a Golden Globe Award in 1988 for Best Supporting Actor.21

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