Rod Steiger (April 14, 1925-- July 9, 2002) was an American actor that is extensively considered among the best actors of his generation. He was born in Westhampton, New York City, to a vaudeville entertainer and also a housewife.
Steiger started his acting job in the 1940s, showing up in a number of phase manufacturings as well as small roles in films. His development came in 1954, when he starred in the film "On the Waterfront" along with Marlon Brando. Steiger's efficiency as the misaligned union employer Charley Malloy gained him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Over the next few years, Steiger showed up in many movies as well as tv shows, including "The Pawnbroker" (1964), for which he received an Academy Award election for Best Actor, and "In the Heat of the Night" (1967), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He also showed up in such films as "Doctor Zhivago" (1965), "The Illustrated Man" (1969), as well as "Waterloo" (1970).
In addition to his work in film, Steiger was a prolific phase actor as well as showed up in lots of plays on and also off-Broadway. He also worked extensively in tv, appearing in shows such as "Columbo" and also "EMERGENCY ROOM.".
Steiger was wed 5 times as well as had 2 kids. He was understood for his intense and also often challenging personality, yet he was likewise very valued by his peers for his ability as well as dedication to his craft. He continued to act into his later years, showing up in his last movie, "Poolhall Junkies," in 2002.
Steiger was known for his ability to represent a wide range of personalities as well as feelings, and also his job continues to be studied and admired by stars as well as film fanatics today. He died on July 9, 2002, at the age of 77, from issues connected to pneumonia.
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