John van de Rest
Dutch program maker, theatre director and television director
About John van de Rest
Lived 1940 – 2022 (aged 82). John van de Rest was a Dutch program maker, theatre director, television director, screenwriter, film director and film producer.
John van de Rest (19 March 1940 – 6 April 2022) was a Dutch film director and screenwriter.
Filmography (1972–1974) (1973) (1976) (1988–1991)
Personal life Van de Rest was married to actress Josine van Dalsum from 1974 until her death in 2009. The couple had a son. John van de Rest died in Laren, North Holland on 6 April 2022 at the age of 82.
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Who was John van de Rest?
Dutch program maker, theatre director and television director (1940–2022)
When was John van de Rest born?
John van de Rest was born on 19 March 1940 in Vlissingen.
When did John van de Rest die?
John van de Rest died on 6 April 2022 in Laren.
What was John van de Rest's occupation?
John van de Rest was a program maker, theatre director, television director, screenwriter, film director and film producer.
What nationality was John van de Rest?
John van de Rest was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John van de Rest. https://biography.guide/john-van-de-rest/
MLA: "John van de Rest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-van-de-rest/.
Chicago: "John van de Rest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-van-de-rest/.
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