Russell Crowe - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 07, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actor for 'Gladiator', roles in 'A Beautiful Mind', 'L.A. Confidential', and 'The Insider' |
Intro
Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-Australian actor, film producer, and musician best known for his Academy Award-winning performance as Maximus Decimus Meridius in the film 'Gladiator' (2000). He has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and is regarded as one of the leading actors of his generation.
Early Life & Background
Russell Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand, and moved to Australia with his family when he was four years old. He was raised in a show business family—both of his parents worked as caterers on film sets, which exposed him to the entertainment industry from a young age. He returned to New Zealand in his teens and attended Auckland Grammar School.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Gladiator' (2000)
- Nominated for Academy Awards for 'The Insider' (1999) and 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001)
- Starred in films such as 'L.A. Confidential' (1997), 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' (2003), and 'Cinderella Man' (2005)
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010
Trivia
- Crowe is also a musician and was the lead vocalist of the band 30 Odd Foot of Grunts.
- He holds dual New Zealand and Australian citizenship.
- Crowe is known for his philanthropy, having contributed to bushfire relief in Australia.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Russell Crowe?
Russell Crowe is 61 years old.
When was Russell Crowe born?
Russell Crowe was born the 7 April 1964.
Where is Russell Crowe from?
Wellington, New Zealand.
On His Birth-Day
About April 7th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: IBM announced the groundbreaking System/360 mainframe computer, a revolutionary computing platform that standardized computer architecture and set new industry standards for business computing.
- Day of the week: April 7th, 1964 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: World Without Love by Peter & Gordon
- Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti
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