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Russell Crowe
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April 7, 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand
Biography:Though perhaps best-known internationally for playing tough-guy roles in "Romper Stomper" (1993), "L.A. Confidential" (1997), and "Gladiator" (2000), New Zealand-born actor "Russell Crowe" has proven himself equally capable of playing gentler roles in films such as "Proof" (1991) and "The Sum of Us" (1992). No matter what kind of characters he plays, Crowe's weather-beaten handsomeness and gruff charisma combine to make him constantly watchable: his one-time Hollywood mentor "Sharon Stone" has called him "the sexiest guy working in movies today."

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 7, 1964, Crowe was raised in Australia from the age of four. His parents made their living by catering movie shoots, and often brought Crowe with them to work; it was while hanging around the various sets that he developed a passion for acting. After making his professional debut in an episode of the television... Full Biography

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Russell Crowe and his son Charlie Spencer watch the Peter Pan show in Kensington Gardens, London, on...
Russell Crowe photographed in 2005
Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe attend the 74th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in...
Russell Crowe attends the New York premiere of "Cinderella Man" on June 1, 2005.
Russell Crowe photographed in 2001
Ron Howard, Renée Zellweger and Russell Crowe attend the premiere of "Cinderella Man" at the...
Russell Crowe attends the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills,...
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