Theo Van Gogh was a Dutch filmmaker, artist, and author. He was born in 1957 and was assassinated in 2004. He is best known for his film 'SUBMISSION', which was released in 2004 and was highly controversial due to its criticism of Islam. He also wrote several books and was an outspoken critic of the Dutch government. He was an influential figure in the Dutch art world and his work continues to be celebrated today.