Born on April 7, 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand, Russell Crowe began his acting career at a young age. Although born in New Zealand, he spent much of his childhood in Australia and settled there permanently at the age of 21. His first major role was in the Australian television series Neighbors in 1987.
His big break came with the 1992 film Romper Stomper, where he played a violent skinhead. This role brought him international recognition and opened doors to Hollywood. These are some of his most memorable films.
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Crowe plays a brilliant but tormented mathematician struggling with schizophrenia. This film, directed by Ron Howard, earned Crowe several awards and nominations. The film is based on the life of mathematician John Nash, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics.
LA Confidential (1997)
In this neo-noir thriller, Crowe plays Detective Bud White, a cop known for his brutality and sense of justice. Crowe’s character is one of three leads, along with those played by Kevin Spacey and Guy Pearce. The film, directed by Curtis Hanson, is considered one of the best of the 1990s.
The Insider (1999)
In this film, Russell Crowe plays Jeffrey Wigand, a scientist who uncovers critical information about how tobacco companies manipulate their products to make them more addictive. Crowe’s performance was well received by critics and earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Les Miserables (2012)
Les Misérables is a film adaptation of the famous musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo. The story follows Jean Valjean (played by Hugh Jackman), an ex-convict who seeks redemption while relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert (played by Russell Crowe).
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