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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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