Roy Scheider

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Biography

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".

Overview

Known For

E! True Hollywood Story

Cannon

Saturday Night Live

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Third Watch

Family Guy

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

Jaws: The Revenge

The Oscars

The Rainmaker

Hallmark Hall of Fame

The Secret Storm

Love of Life

Shark Week

Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man'

The Punisher

Marathon Man

The French Connection

Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York

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