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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
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
Love of Life
The Secret Storm
Shark Week
When It Was a Game 2
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man'
When It Was a Game
The Punisher
Marathon Man
The French Connection
Silver Wolf
Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York
Jaws 2
2010
All That Jazz
Sorcerer
seaQuest DSV
Tiger Town
Jaws
Blue Thunder
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