Russell Crowe
| Birth date: |
April
07, 1964 |
| Birthplace: |
Wellington,
New Zealand |
| Occupations: |
Actor,
Musician |
| Quote: |
"I
grew up in Australia, so I've got aspects of both cultures. New
Zealanders tend to be very persistent, you know? And Australians
are quite happy-go-lucky, so I've got kind of a combination of
the two things." --Empire, December 1997 |
Claim to
Fame: Played
quick-tempered, brutal cop Bud White in L.A. Confidential (1997)
Significant
Other(s):
Danielle
Spencer, actress; together 1990-1995
Family:
Great-grandmother:
Maori; on mother's side
Grandfather: Stan Wymess, cinematographer; named an MBE for his
work shooting footage during WWII
Father: Alex Crowe, set caterer; former hotel manager
Mother: Jocelyn Crowe (née Wymess), set caterer
Brother: one
Cousin: Jeff Crowe, professional cricket player
Cousin: Martin Crowe, professional cricket player
Awards:
1991:
Australian Film Institute: Best Supporting Actor, Proof
1992: Australian Film Institute: Best Actor, Romper Stomper
1999: National Board of Review: Best Actor, The Insider
1999: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actor, The
Insider
1999: Broadcast Film Critics Association: Best Actor, The
Insider
1999: National Society of Film Critics Award: Best Actor, The
Insider
Factoids:
Recorded the
song "I Want to Be Like Marlon Brando," billing himself as Rus
Le Roc (1980)
Toured Australia and New Zealand in the stage production of The Rocky
Horror Show; played Dr. Frank N. Furter (1986-1988)
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