Russell Crowe

Date of Birth: 04/07/1964

Russell Ira Crowe is an Australian and American film star and director of New Zealand descent. Winner of the Oscar in 2001 (3 nominations).

Known for roles in films such as: 'L. A. Confidential' (1997), 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001), 'Gladiator' (2000), 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' (2003), 'Cinderella Man' (2005), '3:10 to Yuma' (2007), 'Les Misérables' (2012), 'Noah' (2014), 'The Nice Guys' (2016), and 'The Mummy' (2017).

Birthplace. Education. Born on April 7, 1964, in Wellington (New Zealand) to parents Alex and Jocelyn Crowe. He was the second child in the family after his older brother Terry Crowe. When Crowe was 4 years old, the family moved to Sydney. His paternal ancestors come from Wales, Scotland, and Scandinavia. Maternal ancestors are Scots, English, and Maori (great-grandmother). At the age of 5, he appeared in an episode of the Australian TV series 'Spyforce', whose producer was his mother's godfather.

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When he was 14 years old, the family returned to New Zealand and settled in a suburb of Auckland. The family's main income at that time was from their joint ownership of the budget restaurant 'Flying Jug'. Crowe left school to financially support the family.

Musical Career. In the 1980s, he was a member of the music group 'Russ Le Roc', whose name echoed his stage name. Later, Crowe formed a brand new rock band 'Roman Antix', whose members practically all transitioned into the rock band '30 Odd Foot Of Grunts', which existed from 1991 to 2005. After the band disbanded, Crowe embarked on a solo career. At 21, he traveled to Australia to audition for the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney but later decided against it. Crowe later recalled that he was advised not to waste time.

Film Career. After appearing in several series, Crowe received his first film role in 'Proof' in 1990. In 1992, the film 'Romper Stomper' was released, for which Crowe won the Australian Film Institute Award.

Crowe began receiving invitations from Hollywood directors - 'The Quick and the Dead' (1995), 'Virtuosity' (1995), 'L. A. Confidential' (1997).

Crowe was nominated for two 'Oscars': as mathematician John Nash in Ron Howard's 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001) and for a role in 'A Man' (1999). In 2000, he won the 'Oscar' for his role as General Maximus in the historical film 'Gladiator'.

On May 12, 2010, the film 'Robin Hood' featuring him was released, and on November 18, the new film 'The Next Three Days' was released, in which the actor played the lead role.

On December 5, 2012, the film 'Les Misérables' - an adaptation of the musical of the same name - was released. Crowe played the role of French Inspector Javert.

On March 10, 2014, the film 'Noah' was released, resulting from the collaboration between director Darren Aronofsky and Crowe. In the adaptation of the biblical story about the only righteous man on earth, the Australian actor played the lead role.

On October 1, 2015, the drama 'Fathers and Daughters' was released, revolving around the difficult life circumstances of writer Jake Davis and his daughter as they try to cope with the loss of the wife and mother.

On May 15, 2016, after a long time, a comedy with Russell - 'The Nice Guys' - was released. The comedy duo of Crowe and Ryan Gosling received positive reviews from critics and audiences.

On June 7, 2017, the reboot of 'The Mummy' featuring Tom Cruise was released, in which Crowe plays Dr. Jekyll.

In spring 2019, the film 'Boy Erased' was released, based on the autobiographical book of the same name by Garrard Conley. Crowe played the role of a Baptist pastor. His wife was played by Nicole Kidman.

Director. In 2014, Russell tried his hand at directing for the first time with the film 'The Water Detectives', in which he also played the lead role of an Australian farmer named Connor. The film was released on December 11, 2014, and despite cautious reviews, it was not profitable.

Awards. Oscar: 2000 - Best Actor in 'Gladiator';Golden Globe Award: 2001 - Best Actor in 'A Beautiful Mind';BAFTA Award: 2001 - Best Actor in 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Nominations. Oscar: 1999 - Best Actor in 'A Man'; 2001 - Best Actor in 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Hobbies. Russell Crowe is a big rugby fan. He is a co-owner of the rugby league club 'South Sydney Rabbitohs', one of the oldest in Australia. He is a fan of the Polish national football team.

Personal Life. Since April 7, 2003, he has been married to Danielle Spencer, and they have two sons - Charles and another child.