Roy Scheider

Birth Name:

Roy Richard Scheider

Birth Place:

Orange, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 at the SunDeis Film Festival
Received an Obie Award for his role in the play "Stephen D․"
Studied drama at Rutgers University and Franklin & Marshall College
Quote: "I've been fortunate to do what I consider three landmark films․ The French Connection spawned a whole era of the relationship between two policemen, based on an enormous amount of truth about working on the job․ Jaws was the first big, blockbuster outdoor adventure film․ And certainly All That Jazz is not like any old MGM musical․ Each one of these films is unique, and I consider myself fortunate to be associated with them․"
Quote: "The important thing is to do good work, no matter what medium you do it in․"
Well known for his role in "Jaws․"
Competed as an amateur boxer
Spent three years serving in the U․S․ Air Force

1972Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1980Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1980NSFC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1981BAFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1984Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1998Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
2001Video Premiere Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2003Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner

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