Roy Scheider - Acting Profile Photo

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Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
6 released

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Roy Scheider

Also known as: ロむ・シャむダー, Roy Sheider, ロむ・シェむダー, Roy Richard Scheider, Roy R. Scheider, Roy R Scheider

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About Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider We have 6 films with Roy Scheider available. Among Roy Scheider's most popular films: Jaws, The French Connection, Marathon Man, Blue Thunder, All That Jazz.

Roy Scheider was an American actor known for his compelling performances in a variety of films. Born on November 10, 1932, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Chief Martin Brody in the iconic thriller "Jaws" (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg. His portrayal of the determined police chief battling a great white shark became one of his most memorable performances. Scheider reprised this role in the sequel, "Jaws 2" (1978), further solidifying his status in the film industry.

In addition to his work in the "Jaws" franchise, Scheider is also celebrated for his performance in the critically acclaimed film "The French Connection" (1971), where he played Detective Buddy Russo alongside Gene Hackman. Throughout his career, Scheider demonstrated a remarkable range, appearing in various genres until his passing on February 10, 2008.

Best Known Films of Roy Scheider

Career Statistics - Roy Scheider

6
Total Credits
31
Years Active
1971 - 2001
6.9
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 6
Top Genres
Thriller (5) Action (4) Drama (3) Crime (2) Horror (1)

Frequent Co-Stars of Roy Scheider

Best Movies with Roy Scheider

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Roy Scheider has 6 films released between 1971 and 2001.

Jaws (1975) 8.1

Jaws

1975

Brody

All That Jazz (1979) 7.8

All That Jazz

1979

Joe Gideon

Marathon Man (1976) 7.4

Marathon Man

1976

Henry 'Doc' Levy

Time Lapse (2001) 4.2

Time Lapse

2001

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