Russell Crowe - Actor, Film Director
Age: 61
Country: Australia Occupations:
Actor, Film Director
Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor and filmmaker, who has lived most of his life in Australia and is known for his intense and committed performances on screen.
He gained international stardom and critical recognition for several leading roles in major Hollywood films, including winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Maximus Decimus Meridius in the epic film _Gladiator_ (2000).
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### Key Career Highlights
* Breakthrough Roles: He first gained attention in Australia with films like _Romper Stomper_ (1992) and achieved international recognition in _L.A. Confidential_ (1997) and _The Insider_ (1999), the latter earning him his first Oscar nomination.
* Major Awards: He won the Academy Award for _Gladiator_ (2000) and received another nomination for his portrayal of mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. in _A Beautiful Mind_ (2001).
* Other Notable Films: His filmography includes roles in _Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World_ (2003), _Cinderella Man_ (2005), _American Gangster_ (2007), _Les Misérables_ (2012), and _The Nice Guys_ (2016).
* Other Work: Aside from acting, he has a background as a musician and has also directed films, including his debut, _The Water Diviner_ (2014).
He is often described as an "alpha male" actor known for his rugged looks and demanding on-set presence, although he also maintains a private life largely away from Hollywood on his cattle property in Australia.