Russell Crowe

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Name: Russell Crowe
Birthday: 1964-04-07
Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand

Russell Crowe was born on April 7th 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand. He has been acting from a young age, his frist role was in a local Australian television show.

'The Quick and the Dead' (1995), Russell's first American film, lead him to a break through role in the sci-fi hit 'Virtuosity' where he starred aside Denzel Washington. This film opened the door to numerous more American movies. His recent Summer Blockbuster being 'Gladiator.'

Born in New Zealand, Russell has made his home in Australia since he was a small child. The son of movie set caterers, Russell got the acting bug early in life. Beginning as a child star on a local Australian TV show Russell's first big break came with two films ... the first, Romper Stomper (1992) gained him a name throughout the film community in Australia and the neighboring countries. The second, Sum of Us, The (1994) helped put him on the American map, so to speak. 'Sharon Stone' heard of him from Romper Stomper and wanted him for her film, Quick and the Dead, The (1995).

But filming on The Sum of Us had already begun. Sharon is reported to have held up shooting until she had her gunslinger-Crowe, for her film. With The Quick and the Dead under his belt as his first American film the second was offered to him soon after. Virtuosity (1995), starring Denzel Washington, put Russell in the body of a Virtual Serial Killer, Sid6.7 ... a role unlike any he had played so far.

Virtuosity, a Sci-Fi extravaganza, was a fun film and, again, opened the door to even more American offers. L.A. Confidential (1997), Russell's third American film, brought him the US fame and attention that his fans have felt he deserved all along. Missing the Oscar nod this time around he didn't seem deterred and signed to do his first film with The Walt Disney Company, Mystery, Alaska (1999). He has recently achieved even more success and awards for his performances in Gladiator (2000) and Beautiful Mind, A (2001).

Award

Academy Award

  • 2002 - Best Actor (A Beautiful Mind) (Nominated)
  • 2001 - Best Actor (Gladiator) (Won)
  • 2000 - Best Actor (The Insider) (Nominated)

Emmy Award

  • Russell Crowe has not won an Emmy.

Golden Globe

  • 2004 - Actor in a Motion Picture (Master and Commander) (Nominated)
  • 2002 - Actor in a Motion Picture (A Beautiful Mind) (Won)
  • 2001 - Actor in a Motion Picture (Gladiator) (Nominated)
  • 2000 - Actor in a Motion Picture (The Insider) (Nominated)

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