Roy Scheider
Actor
- Born
- November 10, 1932, Orange, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- February 10, 2008
- Age
- 75 years old
- Zodiac
- Scorpio
- Total works
- 94 movies, 18 TV shows
- Latest work
- Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)
- Genres
- Thriller,Crime,Drama
Roy Scheider was an American actor who gained prominence for his role as Police Chief Martin Brody in Jaws (1975). He achieved significant recognition in the 1970s and 1980s with performances in films such as Klute (1971), The French Connection (1971), and All That Jazz (1979). Scheider was nominated for two Academy Awards and received accolades including a Golden Globe and a BAFTA nomination. His filmography includes notable works like Jaws 2 (1978), The Rainmaker (1997), and The Punisher (2004). He also starred as Captain Nathan Bridger in the television series seaQuest DSV from 1993 to 1996.
