Russell Ira Crowe is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most talented actors, producers, and musicians. His brilliant performance in the 2000 British-American epic historical drama film ‘Gladiator’ earned him an Academy Award, making him famous worldwide. When Crowe was young, he began his acting career. He started to play minor roles on television in Australia. His appearance in movies like ‘Gladiator,’ ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ ‘American Gangster,’ and others cemented him as an A-list Hollywood celebrity.
In addition to his role as an actor, he also has a great talent as a musician. He has been connected with numerous Australian and Canadian bands. He was chosen to play Javert in the British-American epic historical period musical movie ‘Les Miserables’ because of his singing skills. The Australian government has awarded Crowe the ‘Australian Centenary Medal’ for his exceptional service to Australian society and film production.
| Real Name/Full Name | Russell Ira Crowe |
| Date Of Birth | 7 April 1964 |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand. |
| Nationality | New Zealand. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Spouse | Danielle Spencer (Divorced) |
| Children | Tennyson Spencer Crowe, and Charles Spencer Crowe. |
| Siblings | Terry Crowe, and Denise Crowe. |
| Profession | Actor, Producer,and Musician. |
| Net worth | $100 Million. |
Biography
Russell Crowe is now 60 years old. His birth date was April 7, 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand. The film industry was a major source of employment for Jocelyn Yvonne and John Alexander Crowe, who were both caterers on movie sets. At a young age, he was introduced to the world of acting.
Crowe enrolled at multiple schools in Australia but eventually dropped out to pursue acting as his full-time occupation. In his teenage years, he helped create the rock band Roman Antix, which was later renamed 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. Even though he didn’t pursue higher education, his early experiences in theater and music prepared him for his acting career.
Personal Life
In 2003, Russell Crowe tied the knot with Australian singer-songwriter Danielle Spencer, and they brought forth two sons, Charles and Tennyson. Despite being together for nearly a decade, their marriage came to an end in 2012 due to divorce. Crowe has maintained a private life since then, but has been linked to various relationships over the years.
Career
Crowe had a dream of becoming a musician in the early 1980s. He produced numerous singles, including ‘I Just Want to Be Like Marlon Brando’. He gave a performance at Auckland’s ‘The Venue’ in 1984. Crowe returned to Australia in the 21st year of his life to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. However, he later dropped the idea. He was given the job of portraying Eddie/Dr. Scott in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ in 1986.
Russell was able to gain popularity in an Australian movie like Prisoners of the Sun in 1990 by the age of 25. He appeared in The Crossing, a movie starring his wife, Danielle Spencer, in the same year. At that moment, he was given his initial award nomination.
The role of ‘Romper Stomper’ in 1993 is what finally brought Russell Crowe to the attention of Hollywood. By winning the Best Actor award this time, he made himself remarkably famous. Russell’s hype in the United States grew even more after he won recognition and signed a contract to play in ‘The Quick and the Dead.’
At the age of 25, Russell was able to become popular in an Australian movie like Prisoners of the Sun in 1990. In the same year, he portrayed himself in the film The Crossing, which featured his wife, Danielle Spencer. He received his initial award nomination at that moment. Russell Crowe finally caught the attention of Hollywood when he played ‘Romper Stomper’ in 1993. By winning the Best Actor award this time, he became remarkably well-known. Russell’s popularity in the United States increased further after he was recognised and signed a contract to play in ‘The Quick and the Dead’.
After achieving success, he starred in multiple well-received movies, including A Beautiful Mind (2001), which resulted in another Academy Award nomination for him. The Water Diviner (2014) is just one example of Crowe’s venture into directing. Over the years, he has continued to portray various roles in different genres, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
Rowe’s acting career continued with movies like ‘Body of Lies’, ‘Robin Hood’, ‘Les Miserables’, and the superhero film ‘Man of Steel’ (2013). During his time in the industry, he appeared in several films, including ‘Noah,’ ‘Winter’s Tale,’ ‘Fathers and Daughters,’ ‘The Nice Guys,’ ‘The Mummy,’ ‘Boy Erased,’ and ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ from 2015 to 2019. He has also appeared in TV series like ‘Rafferty’s Rules,’ ‘Neighbours,’ ‘Acropolis Now,’ ‘Republic of Doyle,’ and ‘The Loudest Voice.’
Filmography
Movies
- 2024 Kraven the Hunter
- 2024 The Exorcism
- 2024 Sleeping Dogs
- 2024 Land of Bad
- 2023 The Pope’s Exorcist
- 2023 WrestleMania 39
- 2022 Poker Face
- 2022 Bonnie
- 2022 The Greatest Beer Run Ever
- 2022 Thor: Love and Thunder
- 2022 Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
- 2020 Unhinged
- 2019 True History of the Kelly Gang
- 2018 Boy Erased
- 2017 The Mummy
- 2017 War Machine
- 2016 The Nice Guys
- 2016 The Nice Guys: The Nice Guys Detective Agency
- 2015 Fathers & Daughters
- 2014 The Water Diviner
- 2014 Noah
- 2014 Winter’s Tale
- 2013 Red Obsession
- 2013 Man of Steel
- 2013 Broken City
- 2012 Les Misérables
- 2012 The Man with the Iron Fists
- 2010 The Next Three Days
- 2010 Robin Hood
- 2009 State of Play
- 2009 Tenderness
- 2008 Body of Lies
- 2007 American Gangster
- 2007 3:10 to Yuma
- 2006 A Good Year
- 2006 Boffo! Tinseltown’s Bombs and Blockbusters
- 2005 Cinderella Man
- 2004 Colour of War: The ANZACs
- 2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
- 2003 Celebrity Naked Ambition
- 2002 Ultimate Fights from the Movies
- 2001 A Beautiful Mind
- 2000 Proof of Life
- 2000 Gladiator
- 1999 The Insider
- 1999 Mystery, Alaska
- 1997 Heaven’s Burning
- 1997 Breaking Up
- 1997 L.A. Confidential
- 1995 Rough Magic
- 1995 Virtuosity
- 1995 No Way Back
- 1995 The Quick and the Dead
- 1994 The Sum of Us
- 1993 Hammers Over the Anvil
- 1993 For the Moment
- 1993 The Silver Brumby
- 1993 Love in Limbo · as Arthur Baskin
- 1992 Romper Stomper
- 1991 The Efficiency Expert
- 1991 Proof
- 1990 The Crossing
- 1990 Blood Oath
TV Series
- 2019 Take Us Home: Leeds United (TV Series) (voice)
- 2019 The Loudest Voice (TV Series)
- 2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series)
- 2013 The Frame (TV Series)
- 2012 Honest Trailers (TV Series)
- 2012 CBS Mornings (TV Series)
- 2010 Republic of Doyle (TV Series)
- 2006 Discovery Atlas (TV Series)
- 2006 The Chaser’s War on Everything (TV Series)
- 2004 Inside 9/11 (TV Series)
- 1992 The Late Show (TV Series)
- 1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series)
- 1991 Brides of Christ (TV Series)
- 1989 Acropolis Now (TV Series)
- 1989 Police Rescue (TV Series)
- 1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series)
- 1987 Rafferty’s Rules (TV Series)
- 1985 Neighbours (TV Series)
Voice
- 2024 ARK: The Animated Series (TV Series) (voice)
- 2021 The Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure (TV Series) (voice)
- 2021 Zack Snyder’s Justice League (voice)
- 2018 Turtle Odyssey (voice)
- 2007 Bra Boys (voice)
Net Worth
According to estimates, Russell Crowe’s net worth is $100 million. His acting career has been successful, and he has appeared in numerous successful films and television series. His wealth has mainly been due to his acting career, involvement in various business projects, and investments in various industries.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @russellcrowe | 1.3M | |
| X (Twitter) | @russellcrowe | 2.8M |
