Dries van Agt

Andreas Antonius Maria (Dries) van Agt (Geldrop, 2 February 1931 – Nijmegen, 5 February 2024) was a Dutch jurist, professor, politician, and diplomat. He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands in three consecutive cabinets from 19 December 1977 to 4 November 1982. Prior to that, he was Minister of Justice. After his premiership, he became, among other things, an advocate for Palestinian rights, and his views shifted from conservative to much more left-wing.

Dries van Agt is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Beatrix (2025), Prins Bernhard (2023), Molukkers in Nederland: 70 jaar op weg naar huis (2021), SPLINTER, in de politiek (2019), Knevel & Van den Brink (2007), 25 kroonjaren, koningin Beatrix 1980-2005 (2005), De illusie aan de macht - 1412 dagen kabinet Den Uyl (1998), Inauguration of Queen Beatrix (1980). The recorded credits span 1980 to 2025, including 9 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.