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Roy Scheider
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Roy Richard Scheider, born on November 10, 1932, was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That Jazz, detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection, and Captain Nathan Bridger in the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV. Scheider's final role in the 2011 thriller Iron Cross was released posthumously after his passing on February 10, 2008. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award during his illustrious career. Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors".
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Roy Richard Scheider, born on November 10, 1932, was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That Jazz, detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection, and Captain Nathan Bridger in the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV. Scheider's final role in the 2011 thriller Iron Cross was released posthumously after his passing on February 10, 2008. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award during his illustrious career. Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors".
Known For
Hallmark Hall of Fame
E! True Hollywood Story
The Oscars
Cannon
Saturday Night Live
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Third Watch
Family Guy
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Jaws: The Revenge
The Rainmaker
Love of Life
The Secret Storm
Shark Week
Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man'
The Punisher
Marathon Man
The French Connection
Silver Wolf
Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York
Jaws 2
Tiger Town
All That Jazz
Blue Thunder
Sorcerer
2010
seaQuest DSV
Jaws
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