Russell Crowe Born: Cinema's Fierce Leading Man
Russell Crowe grew up between New Zealand and Australia, moved between schools, never quite fit anywhere. He was 36 when he played Maximus in Gladiator and won the Oscar. His preparation included ancient Roman training regimens and gaining 40 pounds of muscle. The role that most surprised people was John Nash in A Beautiful Mind — no muscles, no armor, just a man coming apart and trying to hold together. Born April 7, 1964, in Wellington.
April 7, 1964
62 years ago
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