Rijk de Gooyer
ActingAbout Rijk de Gooyer
De Gooyer was raised in a baker's family, born as one half of a fraternal twin. In World War II he worked as an interpreter, initially for the American 101st Airborne, later on for the British Field Security. From 1959 till 1961 de Gooyer studied at an actors school of the UFA in Berlin. In the 1950s, he started a comic duo with Johnny Kraaijkamp. Thanks to their performances on TV, the duo became extremely popular. They split up in the 1970s, when De Gooyer focused more on his film career.
Rijk de Gooyer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rijk de Gooyer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rijk de Gooyer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Rijk de Gooyer's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Forbidden Bacchanal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rijk de Gooyer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rijk de Gooyer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rijk de Gooyer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Happy End | Zwart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Qui Vive | Zwart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Scratches in the Table | Opa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Dress | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Filmpje! | Don Gorgonzola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Last Call | Willem 'Uli' Bouwmeester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Evenings | Vader | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Polonaise | Zwart | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Rattle Rat | Adjudant Grijpstra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Good Hope | Clemens Bos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Hitting the Fan! | Pete Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Shadow of Victory | Vos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Death in the Shadows | Bob Jaspers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ciske the Rat | Rechercheur Muyskens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Darlings! | Pete Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The World of Simon Carmiggelt | Koos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Black Rider | Rinus IJzerman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Lucky Star | 1st Gestapo Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Time to Die | SS Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Sabine | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | High Heels, Real Love | Semijns Roggeveen / Arie Snoek | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Two Queens and One Consort | Laernoes | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rigor mortis | Walter de Beer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Flight of Rainbirds | Bovenmeester | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Forbidden Bacchanal | Kerrie-Kees van Heesteren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Fatal Error | Henk Grijpstra | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Nosferatu the Vampyre | Town Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Boeing Boeing | Freek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Mantle of Love | Cor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Soldier of Orange | Gestapo Agent Breitner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | De ondergang van de Onan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rufus | Rufus | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Melancholy Tales | Postbode (segment "Een winkelier keert niet weerom") | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Een winkelier keert niet weerom | Postbode | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Wilby Conspiracy | Van Heerden | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Naked Over the Fence | Rick Lemming | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | No Panic | Rijk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Burglar | Willem "Glimmie" Burg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The White Slave | Charles Dubois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Rififi in Amsterdam | De Bijenkorf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Brainwashed | Secretary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Kleren maken de man | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Astonishing Adventures of Willem Parel | Pianist | Hit | Similar → |
Rijk de Gooyer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rijk de Gooyer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rijk de Gooyer is "The Forbidden Bacchanal" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Rijk de Gooyer acted in?
Rijk de Gooyer has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rijk de Gooyer?
Other notable films include "Boeing Boeing", "Nosferatu the Vampyre", and "Soldier of Orange".