Rolf de Heer - Actor Profile

Rolf de Heer

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
2Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: May 4, 1951
Birth Place: Heemskerk, The Netherlands

About Rolf de Heer

Rolf de Heer (born 4 May 1951; Heemskerk, North Holland) is a Australian film director. De Heer was born in Heemskerk in the Netherlands but migrated to Sydney when he was eight years old. He attended the Australian Film, Television and Radio School in Sydney. His company is called Vertigo Productions and is based in Adelaide. De Heer primarily makes alternative or arthouse films. According to the jacket notes of the videotape, de Heer holds the honor of co-producing and directing the only motion picture, Dingo, in which the jazz legend Miles Davis appears as an actor. Miles Davis collaborated with Michel Legrand on the score. He is the subject of the book Dutch Tilt, Aussie Auteur: The Films of Rolf de Heer (First edition – Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM, 2009. Second edition – Ebook: Starrs via Smashwords.com, 2013) by Dr D. Bruno Starrs. A comprehensive study of his films to date, Dancing to His Song: the Singular Cinema of Rolf de Heer by film critic Jane Freebury, is published in ebook and print (Currency Press & Currency House, 2015).

Rolf de Heer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Rolf de Heer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Rolf de Heer's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Rolf de Heer'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 Gulpilil: One Red Blood, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Rolf de Heer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rolf de Heer's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Rolf de Heer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 The Balanda and the Bark Canoes Self - Narrator Flop Similar →
2002 Gulpilil: One Red Blood Self Hit Similar →

Rolf de Heer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rolf de Heer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rolf de Heer is "Gulpilil: One Red Blood" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Rolf de Heer acted in?

Rolf de Heer has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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