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Russell Crowe
Age: 45
Height: 5' 11 1/2"
Birth Place: Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Born: Apr. 7th, 1964
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Russell Crowe's Main TV Roles
NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at
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BIOGRAPHY: 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, The Sum of Us (1994), helped put him on the American map, so to speak. Sharon Stone (I) heard of him from Romper Stomper (1992) and wanted him for her film, The Quick and the Dead (1995). But filming on The Sum of Us (1994) 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 (1995) 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 (1995), 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 A Beautiful Mind (2001).
TRIVIA:
- Lives in a penthouse on Woollomoollo Wharf in Sydney, the Penthouse was reportedly sold to Crowe and wife Danielle Spencer for over $13.75 million.
- Two opportunities of working with fellow Australian and good friend, 'Nicole Kidman' (qv), have fallen through. In 2005, they were set to star in 'Jocelyn Moorhouse' (qv)'s "Eucalyptus," which fell through due to disputes over the screenplay. And in 2006, Crowe dropped out of _Australia (2008)_ (qv), 'Baz Luhrmann' (qv)'s long- gestating romantic Outback epic, due to a disagreement over a cut in Crowe's salary.
- Once he was cast as Bud White in _L.A. Confidential (1997)_ (qv), he read in the book that his character was the largest cop on the police force, off-putting for him due to his medium-sized frame (just under 6 feet). To capture a "big guy" presence, Crowe lived in a tiny flat in which he could barely fit through any of the doors. This experience, he said, made him come to the set feeling like a giant.
- Russell's rock group is named 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. They played their first US concert following Russell's success in _Gladiator (2000)_ (qv) in Austin, Texas in August 2000. The tickets for the concert were selling for over $500 on e-bay.com.
- Turned down the role of Logan/Wolverine in _X-Men (2000)_ (qv).
- Met spouse, 'Danielle Spencer (II)' (qv) in 1989 when they co-starred in the 1990 film, _The Crossing (1990)_ (qv). Their co-star of the film, 'Robert Mammone' (qv) (_The Matrix Reloaded (2003)_ (qv), _The Matrix Revolutions (2003)_ (qv)), was one of Crowe's groomsmen at their wedding.
- (2001) Dated 'Meg Ryan (I)' (qv).
- His performance as Jeffrey Wigand in _The Insider (1999)_ (qv) is ranked #23 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).
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