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Rod Steiger
Rodney Stephen Steiger, known popularly as Rod Steiger, was an American actor, born on April 14, 1925 and died on July 9, 2002. He became prominent for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters, executing such roles with distinctive intensity. Steiger was ranked as 'one of Hollywood's most charismatic and dynamic stars,' and was closely associated with the art of method acting, a technique where he would completely embody the characters he played. His remarkable performances led him to clashes with directors and co-stars, but his brilliance was undeniable as he claimed notable roles and rewards including the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as police chief Bill Gillespie in the film 'In the Heat of the Night' (1967).
Steiger was born in Westhampton, New York, as the son of a vaudevillian. Despite a difficult childhood, he succeeded in carving a career for himself in the world of acting, starting with television roles in 1947. His talent manifested itself in numerous stage performances and his appearances in several films where he committed himself to diverse characters and intense performances. Steiger's life was also marked with personal challenges, including depression and health issues, which he bravely faced while continuing to make significant contributions to the acting industry.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Rodney Stephen Steiger
Born: Westhampton, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: April 14, 1925
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1946-2002
Children: 2
Spouses: Sally Gracie, Claire Bloom, Sherry Nelson, Paula Ellis, Joan Benedict Steiger
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Awards and Nominations Received by Rod Steiger
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Movies Featuring Rod Steiger
F.I.S.T.
In the Heat of the Night
Duck, You Sucker
Doctor Zhivago
The Pawnbroker
The Amityville Horror
The Chosen
Love and Bullets
The January Man
And the Oscar Goes To…
The Hollywood Sign
Muhammad Ali - Through The Eyes Of The World
The Last Producer
Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Animated Epics: Moby Dick
Imaginary Witness: Hollywood and the Holocaust
Men Of Respect
Klondike Fever
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
The Magic Mountain
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Guilty As Charged
Hollywood Wives
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
Lion of the Desert
I Love Liberty
James Bond: The First 21 Years
The Naked Face
The Kindred
American Gothic
Catch the Heat
Tennessee Nights
Wolf Lake
Sword of Gideon
Hello Actors Studio
That Summer of White Roses
Lolly-Madonna XXX
Out There
Earth and the American Dream
The Illustrated Man
No Way to Treat a Lady
Back from Eternity
Jubal
Lincoln
A Man Named John
Innocents with Dirty Hands
Convicts 4
Teresa
3 Into 2 Won’t Go
Waterloo
Seven Thieves
Time of Indifference
The Real Thing
13 West Street
OP Center
Lucky Luciano
Al Capone
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
Incognito
Portrait of a Hitman
The Neighbor
Modern Vampires
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen’s
Cry Terror!
The Specialist
Hands Over the City
The Mark
Jesus of Nazareth
In Pursuit of Honor
The Loved One
Sinatra
James Dean and Me
Breakthrough
Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season
Little Surprises
The Heroes
The Unholy Wife
Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys
W.C. Fields and Me
The Kid
The Last Four Days
Dalva
The Girl and the General
The Big Knife
Kingdom of Shadows
Shiloh
Animals with the Tollkeeper
The Last Tattoo
Oklahoma!
The Harder They Fall
Run of the Arrow
Career Timeline
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2000
The Last Producer
Sheri Ganse
Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone
Self
Animated Epics: Moby Dick
Ahab (voice)
1998
Modern Vampires
Dr. Frederick Van Helsing
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen’s
Self
Kingdom of Shadows
Narrator
Animals with the Tollkeeper
Fontina
1995
Out There
Col. Buck Gunner
OP Center
Boroda
In Pursuit of Honor
Col. Owen Stuart
James Dean and Me
Self (uncredited)
Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys
The President
1991
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Rev. Willin
Guilty As Charged
Kallin
In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas
Gordon Kahl
1979
The Amityville Horror
Love and Bullets
Portrait of a Hitman
Max Androtti
Breakthrough
General Webster
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