Acting
Roy Scheider
Born 1932-11-10 · Orange, New Jersey, USA · Died 2008-02-10
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
Jaws
The Rainmaker
The Punisher
Jaws: The Revenge
Jaws 2
2010
Dracula II: Ascension
Naked Lunch
The Russia House
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Marathon Man
Blue Thunder
Sorcerer
Last Embrace
The French Connection
Klute
Romeo Is Bleeding
All That Jazz
Still of the Night
Dracula III: Legacy
RKO 281
52 Pick-Up
Plato's Run
The Seven-Ups
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
The Assassination
The Outside Man
The Peacekeeper
The White Raven
A Decade Under the Influence
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
Listen to Me
King of Texas
Daybreak
Night Game
Angels Don't Sleep Here
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
The Men's Club
Citizen Verdict
Paper Lion