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Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe is an acclaimed New Zealand-born actor, best known for his versatile performances in films like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and The Insider. He won an Academy Award for Gladiator and is recognized for his intense, dynamic acting style, contributing significantly to modern cinema.

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Russell Crowe

Birthdate
April 7, 1964
Birthplace
Wellington, New Zealand
Birthname
Russell Ira Crowe
Height
6 Feet
Notable Projects
Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, The Nice Guys, Les Misérables, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

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Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe peer around a corner in The Nice Guys
Russell Crowe's Overlooked Comedy With 91% On Rotten Tomatoes Still Deserves A Sequel Almost 10 Years Later

Even though The Nice Guys didn't perform that well at the box office, it has since found success on streaming and still deserves a sequel.

Russell Crowe's  Spy Thriller Can Make Up For His Disappointing 55% RT Ridley Scott Movie From 17 Years Ago
Russell Crowe's Spy Thriller Can Make Up For His Disappointing 55% RT Ridley Scott Movie From 17 Years Ago

An film adaptation of a spy book starring Russell Crowe has the potential to make up for one of his career's biggest mistakes

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Russell Crowe with a phone to his ear as Jeffery Wigand in The Insider
Russell Crowe’s New Cold War Thriller Adds Oscar Nominee To Cast As Filming Reportedly Nears

A Conjuring star is set to Russell Crowe in the all-star cast of a new Cold War thriller based on a true story, where Crowe plays a Soviet spy.

Russell Crowe as Reaper Grimm on a Headset in Land of Bad
The Special Ops Mission In Russell Crowe's $7M Action Movie Is Tactically Wrong, So Expert Gives Middling Accuracy Score

The special ops mission in Russell Crowe's $7 million action movie is tactically wrong, so an expert gives it a middling accuracy score.

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Russell Crowe as Maximus above blurred images of his dream where he reunites with his family in Gladiator (2000).
"I Just Wanna Be Like Marlon Brando:" Russell Crowe Wrote A Song That Predicted His Oscars Achievement 19 Years Later

Russell Crowe kick-started his career as a musician and released a single about Marlon Brando that echoed his Oscars' achievement two decades later.

Russell Crowe in Unhinged
Russell Crowe Starring In New Cold War Thriller Movie, Character & Plot Details Revealed

Three-time Academy Award nominee Russell Crowe is set to headline a new Cold War thriller movie where he plays an ordinary man on a dangerous mission.

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Russell Crowe in Unhinged
Russell Crowe's Star-Studded Action Thriller Adds Breaking Bad & Fast & Furious Stars

Russell Crowe's star-studded action-thriller from the director of Unhinged adds Breaking Bad and Fast & Furious stars to its growing ensemble cast.

Russell Crowe holding a shotgun in Kraven the Hunter and Nina Dobrev looking upset in The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries Star s Russell Crowe's New Action Thriller Bear Country

It has now been confirmed that The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev has been cast alongside Russell Crowe in the action film, Bear Country.

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Proof of Life movie poster
Russell Crowe & Meg Ryan's Controversial $63 Million Romantic Drama Deserves Better Than Its Reputation 25 Years Later

A romantic thriller from 2000 was overshadowed by the romance between its stars Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe, but it's deserving of reappraisal.

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Custom image of Russell Crowe in Les Misérables
Russell Crowe Was The Perfect Choice For This Oscar-Winning Musical Adaptation (Despite The Criticism It Sparked)

Russell Crowe sparked much criticism for Tom Hooper's adaptation of Les Misérables, but the actor was the perfect casting choice for Inspector Javert.

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Why Russell Crowe ed On Playing Johnny Cash In Walk The Line

Before Joaquin Phoenix, Johnny Cash's role in Walk The Line was offered to Russell Crowe, but the Australian's rejection was for one personal reason.

Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth in The Pope's Exorcist and as Anthony Miller in The Exorcism.
All 4 Russell Crowe Horror Movies, Ranked

Even though Russell Crowe is a varied performer, starring in all kinds of films, his four horror movies often leave viewers with divided opinions.

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An edited image of Russell Crowe in The Pope's Exorcist with the
Russell Crowe’s New Movie Continues A Disappointing Rotten Tomatoes Streak After The Exorcism’s 28% Score

Kraven the Hunter is yet another "Rotten" movie for star Russell Crowe, continuing a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes streak for the actor.

Russell Crowe as Maximus above blurred images of his dream where he reunites with his family in Gladiator (2000).
Every Movie Starring Russell Crowe On Netflix

Russell Crowe has been a pillar of Hollywood for decades now, so it’s no surprise that eight of his movies are readily available on Netflix right now.

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Ryan Gosling sits in a vehicle talking in a scene from The Fall Guy
"Worth A Watch": Russell Crowe Shares Glowing Review Of Ryan Gosling's $181M Action Movie

Russell Crowe shares an enthusiastic review for the 2024 $181 million action comedy movie featuring his The Nice Guys co-star Ryan Gosling.

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Russell Crowe Donates $6,336 To Help Gladiator Stuntman Save His Leg

After a Gladiator stuntman suffered a serious injury, Russell Crowe donates a massive $6,336 while trying to raise awareness for his cause.

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Blended image of Russell Crowe in Gladiator and Master and Commander
Russell Crowe's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Russell Crowe has been one of the most prominent movie stars of the 21st Century. From American Gangster to Gladiator, these are his best roles.

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Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth looking grave in The Pope's Exorcist
Russell Crowe’s Exorcism Movie With 80% Audience RT Score Returns To Global Streaming Charts As Sequel Development Continues

A Russell Crowe possession horror movie that has earned a solidly Fresh 80% Rotten Tomatoes audience score becomes a streaming hit once again.

Russell Crowe as Maximus facing a soldier in the forest in Gladiator
Russell Crowe's New Movie Has Him Fighting The Roman Empire Again For The First Time Since Gladiator

Actor Russell Crowe is returning to the world of epic movies in a newly announced role that will see him go up against the Roman Empire once again.

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Russell Crowe staring menacingly in Unhinged
Russell Crowe's $44M Action Thriller Movie Becomes Global Hit 4 Years After Release

After showing audiences an entirely new side of Russell Crowe, one 2020 action thriller that grossed $44 million has now become a big hit on Netflix.

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