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Main Movie Roles 2010 - Robin Hood 2010 - The Next Three Days 2009 - State of Play 2009 - Tenderness 2008 - Body of Lies 2007 - 3:10 to Yuma 2007 - Bra Boys 2007 - American Gangster 2006 - A Good Year 2005 - Cinderella Man 2003 - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2001 - A Beautiful Mind 2000 - Gladiator 2000 - Proof of Life 1999 - The Insider 1999 - Mystery, Alaska 1997 - L.A. Confidential 1997 - Breaking Up 1995 - The Quick and the Dead 1995 - Virtuosity 1992 - Romper Stomper 1992 - Spotswood 1991 - Proof

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:

• Proudly displayed his grandfather's British Honours medal (MBE) while making his Oscar Winner speech in 2001.
• Was director 'Oliver Stone (I)' (qv)'s dream choice for the title role in _Alexander (2004)_ (qv).
• Starred in 5 movies in 7 years (1997-2003) which ended up being nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. (_L.A. Confidential (1997)_ (qv), _The Insider (1999)_ (qv), _Gladiator (2000)_ (qv), _A Beautiful Mind (2001)_ (qv) and _Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)_ (qv)). _Gladiator (2000)_ (qv) and _A Beautiful Mind (2001)_ (qv) won. A similar achievement was done by 'William Hurt (I)' (qv) in the 80s, he starred in 5 movies nominated for Best Picture in only 6 years between 1983 and 1988 but none of them won.
• Tried a music career as a rockabilly singer sporting a large pompadour hairdo, playing under the name Russ Le Roq. Titled his first single "I Want to Be Like 'Marlon Brando' (qv)". Later admitted that he had never even seen a Brando movie when he wrote and recorded the song.
• 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.
• (5 September 2000) Suffered a shoulder injury, which will require surgery, while filming 'Jodie Foster' (qv)'s _Flora Plum (2006)_. It is uncertain if the film will have to be recast.
• His next album (tentatively titled "My Hand, My Heart") is produced by 'Alan Doyle (I)' (qv), lead singer for the Canadian band, 'Great Big Sea' (qv).
• Dropped out of high school.