Russell Crowe Character Introduction

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe (Russell Ira Crowe), born on April 7, 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand, is an actor, director, and producer.

In 1990, his film debut "Blood Oath" was filmed in Australia. In 1991, he won the Australian Film Institute's Best Supporting Actor Award for his feature film "Evidence". In 1992, he won the Australian Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for the action film "No Way". In 1994, he starred in the Australian comedy film "The Four of Us". In 1997, he starred in the suspense crime film "L.A. Confidential", which was nominated for 9 Academy Awards. In 2000, he won the 73rd Academy Award for Best Actor for his epic film "Gladiator". In 2001, he won the 59th U.S. Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his inspirational biopic "A Beautiful Mind". In 2005, he was nominated for the 63rd American Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in the Motion Picture - Drama category for the biopic "The Man with the Iron Fist". In 2008, he starred in the action film "Body of Lies". On April 12, 2010, he became the 2404th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On May 12, he starred in the epic film "Robin Hood", which was designated as the opening film of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. In 2013, he starred in the action science fiction film "Man of Steel." In 2014, he starred in the disaster film "Noah's Ark: Journey to Creation." In 2016, he participated in the remake of "The Mummy" produced by Universal Pictures.

On April 7, 2003, Russell Crowe married Australian singer and actor Danielle Spencer.

Chinese name: Russell Crowe

Foreign name: Russell Crowe

Alias: Russell Ira Crowe, Russell Ira Crowe

Nationality: New Zealand

Height: 182cm

Birthplace: Wellington, North Island, New Zealand

Date of birth: April 7, 1964

Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer

Representative works: Gladiator, The Insider, The Man with the Iron Fist, A Beautiful Mind, Three Days in Danger, Robin Hood, Les Miserables

Mainly Achievements: Best Actor at the 73rd Academy Awards

Best Actor at the 59th Golden Globe Awards

Early Experience

Russell Crowe Born in Wellington, New Zealand, his maternal grandmother was Maori. When he was four years old, his family moved to Sydney, Australia. Later, he moved around Sydney with his parents, making a living by working as a handyman for some film crews. It was not until he was 14 years old that he moved into his own house for the first time. His poor and unstable life prevented him from receiving formal education since he was a child.

Since he was very young, Russell Crowe has accompanied his parents to deliver meals on film and television sets. He has accidentally seen many actors performing in various ways, and is sometimes roped in to act as extra child actors. This led to his interest in film and acting from an early age, and at the age of 6 he had the opportunity to play a role in the TV series "Spyforce". This was his first performance, playing an orphan. But since then he has never had any acting opportunities and has no fixed career. To make ends meet, he also worked as a hotel waiter.

Acting experience

In 1980, Russell Crowe joined a rock band at the age of 16. Later, he formed a rock band called Roman Antix and served as the lead singer. , guitarist and songwriter.

In 1990, his film debut "Blood Oath" was filmed in Australia.

In 1991, he starred in the feature film "Evidence of Love", playing a young chef who is innocent and cute and cannot withstand temptation. He won his first award, the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actor.

In 1992, he starred in the action film "No Hair", portraying a Melbourne Nazi skinhead sadist with a changeable personality. He won the Australian Film Institute's Best Actor Award and the Australian Film Critics Award. Best Actor Award.

This is Russell Crowe's first film to win Best Actor.

In 1994, he starred in the Australian comedy "The Four of Us", playing a gentle and shy homosexual who wants to love but dare not love.

In 1995, Russell Crowe was invited by Sharon Stone to co-star in the western film "Euphoria" with Leonardo DiCaprio. Tong starred opposite, playing a missionary who was a gunman. In the same year, he co-starred with Denzel Washington in the action film "Time Warriors", playing a vicious devil living in a computer virtual environment. In addition, he also starred in the action film "No Way Out", playing a federal agent Zach.

In 1997, he starred in the suspenseful crime film "L.A. Confidential" directed by Kurtz Hansen, playing the role of the selfless Bud White. The film was nominated for 9 Academy Awards. Finally won 2 awards.

In 1999, he co-starred with Al Pacino in the scandal-exposing thriller "The Insider", playing the role of Russell Crowe, a cowardly but righteous retired vice president. Winner of multiple film critics awards, including Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama; National Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor; National Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor; Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor ; Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor; Nominated for the British Film Academy Award for Best Actor and the Academy Award for Best Actor.

In 2000, Russell Crowe starred in the epic film "Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott, incarnating as the ancient Roman warrior commander Maximus in the medieval century, shaping the character A powerful, sincere hero with great emotion and personality, he was nominated for Best Actor at the 73rd Academy Awards. .

In 2001, he starred in the inspirational biopic "A Beautiful Mind" directed by Ron Howard, playing the handsome and weird mathematician John Nash, and won the 59th American Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Drama. Protagonist.

In 2003, Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany starred in the action war film "The Far Sea: Polar Expedition" directed by Peter Weir, playing the role of Jack, the new captain of the British Army. O'Brien, the film is adapted from Patrick O'Brien's novel "Masters and Commanders: The Other Side of the World". Russell Crowe practiced violin hard in order to film this film.

In 2005, Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger starred in the biopic "The Man with the Iron Fist", playing the role of "popular hero" James Bullock, and won the 63rd American Global Film Awards - Drama Best Actor in the category.

In 2007, Russell Crowe starred with Christian Bale and Ben Foster in the western crime film "The Duel in Yuma", playing a villain who was eventually forced to accept legal sanctions. The film tells the story of Dan Evans, a member of the convoy escorting the criminal Ben Vader, who faces temptation. In the same year, he also starred in the feature film "Australia".

In 2008, he starred with Leonardo DiCaprio in the action film "Body of Lies", which was based on the title of "Washington Post" writer David Ignatius. Adapted from the novel, Russell Crowe gained more than 50 pounds by eating a lot of junk food in order to play the role of a CIA director.

In 2009, he starred in the thriller crime film "The Gentle Killer" with Jon Foster and Laura Dern, playing a police officer. In the same year, he starred with Ben Affleck in the suspense thriller "State of the Union". Russell Crowe's raunchy appearance and meticulous heart were superimposed in the film, vividly showing the audience the needs of one of America's most powerful reporters. possess the qualities.

In 2010, Russell Crowe co-starred with Elizabeth Banks and Olivia Wilde in the drama "The Day Three" directed by Paul Haggis, playing a teacher John. In the same year, he co-starred with Cate Blanchett in the epic film "Robin Hood", playing Robin Hood who witnessed his father's death at the age of five. The film was designated as the opening film of the 63rd Cannes Film Festival.

In 2012, he starred with Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway in the drama "Les Misérables" directed by Tom Hooper, playing a police officer with an unwavering belief in the law. Explore Javert.

In 2013, he starred in the action science fiction film "Man of Steel", as Superman's biological father. The film was adapted from the DC Comics superhero comics. In the same year, he also starred in the crime thriller "Broken City" with Mark Wahlberg, playing the role of Mayor Hostetler.

In 2014, Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly starred in the biblical disaster film "Noah: Journey to Creation" written and directed by Darren Aronofsky. Noah, the eighth generation descendant of Seth, son of Adam.

In 2016, he participated in the remake of "The Mummy" produced by Universal Pictures. On May 20, 2016, the comedy movie "The Endless Detective" co-starring Ryan Gosling was released in US theaters.

In June 2017, he served as the chairman of the Australian Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) Best Asian Film Grand Jury. In the same year, he co-starred with Nicholas Hoult in the film "The True History of the Kelly Gang" directed by Justin Kurzel.

In 2018, the biographical film "Boy Erased" co-starring Lucas Hedges and Nicole Kidman was released in the United States.

In 2020, he won the 77th American Film and Television Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries/TV Movie for his performance in "The Loudest Voice".

Personal life

Russell Crowe personally likes horses very much and believes that horses have similar characteristics to humans. He is a loyal fan and staunch supporter of South Sydney Rabbitohs, an Australian football team, and is good friends with many people in the club.

In July 2010, Russell Crowe announced that he would quit smoking for the healthy growth of his two children. He had started smoking at the age of 10 and smoked up to 18,000 cigarettes a year. cigarette.

On April 7, 2003, his 39th birthday, Russell Crowe married Australian singer and actor Danielle Spencer. He met her while filming the 1990 movie "The Crossing." On December 21, 2003, Charles "Charlie" Spencer was born. On July 7, 2006, Tennyson Spencer was born. In 2012, he and Danielle Spencer divorced due to long-term separation.

Main works

Participated in movies

Boy Erased-2018, playing Marshall

The Mummy-2017, playing the role of Ji Dr. Keele/Mr. Hyde

Tear-resistant Detective-2016, as Jackson Healy

Noah's Ark: Journey of Creation-None, as Noah

Steel Body-None, as Jor-El/Superman's biological father

Broken City-None, as Mayor Hostetler

Winter Adventure-None, as Pearly Soames

Les Miserables -None

Iron Fist-None

Three Days in Danger-None

Robin Hood-None

Gentle Killing-None, as Detective Cristofuoro

National Case-None, played by CalMcAffrey

Body of Lies-None, played by Ed Hoffman

America of Nations - 2007

Decisive Battle Yuma-2007, as Ben Wade

American Gangster-2007, as Det. Richie Roberts

A Good Year-2006, as Max Skinner

The Man with the Iron Fist- None, as Jim Braddock

Running Waters-None

Texas-None

A Beautiful Mind-None

Evidence of Life -None, plays Terry Thorne

Gladiator-None, plays Maximus

Soul Hockey-None, plays team member and police chief

Shocking insider information-None, Playing Joffrey Wiegand

The Passionate Lover-1997

L.A. Confidential-1997, playing Wendell 'Bud' White

The Last Mandarin Duck-1997

Fatal Crisis-None, as Zach

Time Warrior-None, as Sid6.7

Fatal Pleasure-None

Weird Adventure- None, as Alex Ross

The Four of Us-None

None-None, as Arthur Baskin

None-None

Silver Lover- None, as Lachlan

Blue Storm-None, as KimBarry

无发无天-None, as Hando

Anvil Hammer-None, as EastDriscoll

Love is like physical evidence-None

Fatal Accusation-None, playing Lt. Corbett

Love Choice-None

None- None

Participated in TV series

Director's works

Musical works

Award-winning record

Character evaluation

Russell Crowe’s superb acting skills could not conceal the dissonance brought by his voice in the stage musical “Les Miserables”. Shark Tank appeared several times in the film, and the audience couldn’t help but laugh. Several times, Russell Crowe's singing skills made the character of Shark Wei look weak (NetEase Entertainment review).

Russell Crowe is an arrogant and extremely self-centered person. Hollywood calls him an "untamable star", but on the other hand, he is a man with superb acting skills and full devotion to art. , his independent character and constant gossip have been hailed by the media as the "new bad man" (Sina Entertainment Review).

Russell Crowe has extraordinary acting skills and can play the role of a good-natured gentleman to a ferocious devil. He has a unique resolute face, introverted character and personal charm. Sharon Stone believes that Russell Crowe is not only graceful, charming and talented, but also very brave. He is a sexy and charming actor in today's film and television industry (People's Daily Online review).