Roy Scheider - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 10, 1932 |
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| Died | February 10, 2008 (age 75) |
| Birthplace | Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | His starring role as Police Chief Martin Brody in 'Jaws' and as Joe Gideon in 'All That Jazz'. |
Intro
Roy Scheider was an American actor and amateur boxer, best known for his roles in classic films such as 'Jaws' (1975), 'The French Connection' (1971), and 'All That Jazz' (1979). Recognized for his intense performances and commanding screen presence, he became one of Hollywood's most respected character actors.
Early Life & Background
Roy Scheider was born in Orange, New Jersey. He attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, and participated in amateur boxing before turning to acting. He studied drama at Rutgers University and Franklin and Marshall College.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Chief Martin Brody in 'Jaws' (1975) and 'Jaws 2' (1978)
- Played Detective Buddy Russo in 'The French Connection' (1971)
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for 'All That Jazz' (1979)
- Won a Golden Globe Award for 'All That Jazz'
- Appeared in 'Blue Thunder' (1983) and the television series 'SeaQuest DSV' (1993-1996)
Trivia
- Scheider was nominated for two Academy Awards, for 'The French Connection' (Best Supporting Actor) and 'All That Jazz' (Best Actor).
- He was an accomplished amateur boxer in his youth.
- He had a distinctive gravelly voice and was known for his improvisational skills on set.
- Scheider passed away on February 10, 2008, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
FAQs
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When was Roy Scheider born?
Roy Scheider was born the 10 November 1932.
Where is Roy Scheider from?
Orange, New Jersey, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About November 10th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 10, 1932, a significant antisemitic incident occurred at Breslau University (now Wrocław University in Poland), where Nazi student groups violently demonstrated against the appointment of a Jewish law professor. These riots were part of the escalating antisemitic tensions in German academic institutions during the rise of Nazi ideology, reflecting the growing discrimination and hostility towards Jewish academics in pre-World War II Germany.
- Day of the week: November 10th, 1932 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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