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Russell Crowe is an Academy Award winning film actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Maximus in Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000), John Nash in A Beautiful Mind and Richie Roberts in American Gangster.
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Fast Facts
- Born: April 7, 1964
- Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
- 2001 Best Actor Oscar: Gladiator
- Best known for: Gladiator, L.A. Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, The Insider
- Band: 30 Odd Foot Of Grunts
- 2005: Throws phone at hotel employee
- Married to [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle_Spencer_%28Australian_actress%29 Danielle Spencer]
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Life and Career
Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand but moved to Australia when he was four. He began acting in theater and film from a young age. He also pursued music and operated as a musician using the stage name Russ Le Roq.At the age of 21, Crowe considered applying to the National Institute of Dramatic Art but was advised against it by a friend who said that Crowe was already working steadily as an actor and thus didn't need the training.
After success in Australia, Crowe crossed the ocean to Hollywood, where he quickly rose to recognition in such films as Gladiator, The Insider, L.A. Confidential, and A Beautiful Mind. He won the best actor Academy Award for his role in Gladiator, and his most recent appearance has been alongside Denzel Washington in American Gangster.
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IMDb: Russell Crowe Filmography
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Two-all tie for the Outlaws against Omaha Gladiators. Russell Crowe was nowhere to be found, but still we were entertained.
@dennisedit | November 08, 2009 04:53 AM -
@candiwall I don't really like Russell Crowe, but I DO like Napoleonic movies, so I hope I like it better than the bk! Watching it now...
@anniebody | November 08, 2009 04:35 AM -
Anybody else get gerard butler (the dude from 300) and russell crowe mixed up?
@ScottyGranger | November 08, 2009 04:26 AM -
Okay 3:10 to Yuma is much better than I envisioned. Russell Crowe is a good bad guy.
@ConvertSpndthft | November 08, 2009 03:55 AM -
@anniebody LOL. I think that's with Russell Crowe, but if I remember, I didn't like it as much as the book, except HE was great to watch...
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Russell Crowe: The Biography - $13.95
Russell Crowe's journey to the top of Hollywood's A-list is a story of incredible drive and talent. His powerful performance in Gladiator was a turning point, winning him an Oscar and major stardom. Almost overnight, he had the ...
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RUSSELL CROWE GLADIATOR MOVIE POSTER COLLECTOR PRINT - $17.99
This new flawless movie poster is beautiful. The actual size of this print measures 27x39 inches. This print is perfect for framing and matting, and would beautifully decorate any room in your home or office. p629
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A Good Year (Widescreen Edition) - $14.98
Max Skinner (Russell Crowe) is a highly successful investment expert with no time for life outside work. When his estranged uncle dies, Max inherits the vineyard in France where he grew up as a child, and his first intention is to sell the ...
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The Insider - $14.99
THE INSIDER recounts the chain of events that pitted an ordinary man against the tobacco industry and dragged two people into the fight of their lives. Academy Award(R)-winner Al Pacino (1990 Best Actor, SCENT OF A WOMAN; THE RECRUIT) gives...
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My Hand My Heart - $34.49
His first solo release after years with thirty odd foot of grunts, russell crowe delivers his new album 'my hand, my heart', (co-written & produced by alan doyle from canadian band great big sea). 2006.
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View All Russell Crowe Questions (58) | Ask a QuestionWhy does a rooster crow? (3 Answers)Just as other birds singing at varying times throughout the day, the time when roosters crow also varies. However, it is true that most crowing occurs in the morning, although ... read moreAre Jack Russels really smart dogs? (2 Answers)Different breeds of dogs can be extremely intelligent in different ways. Terriers are known for their intelligence and tenacity (read: they're smart and can be very pushy). Many dog people ... read moreWhere does the name Jack Russell come from? (1 Answer)Quote: "The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell." read moreAny one here have a Jack Russel Terrier? (2 Answers)Very good friends of ours own a JRT. He is 6'5" tall and it is funny to see him go for a jog with the dog, but they totally mesh. read more
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Russell Crowe Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- April 7, 1964: Born
- 1995: The Quick and the Dead
- 1997: L.A. Confidential
- 1999: Mystery Alaska
- 1999: The Insider
- 2001: Gladiator
- 2001: A Beautiful Mind
- 2003: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
- 2005: Cinderella Man
- 2006: A Good Year
- 2007: American Gangster
- 2007: 3:10 to Yuma
- 2009: State of Play
