History Creator / RussellCrowe

* ''Film/LesMiserables2012''

* Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse:

* ''Film/{{The Mummy|2017}}'' (2017)

* ''Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022)

* ''Film/ManOfSteel'' (2013)

Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964) is an Oscar-winning actor from New Zealand/Australia, although he frequently plays {{Fake American}}s. Among his more famous starring roles were in ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'' (as an Ancient Roman general/gladiator; Oscar winner), ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (as a brilliant yet troubled mathematician; Oscar nominated), and ''Film/TheInsider'' (as a corporate whistleblower; Oscar nominated). As a musician he was formerly in the line up of a band called "30 Odd Foot of Grunts", and co-wrote a song with Alan Doyle for Doyle's band Music/GreatBigSea, "The Company of Fools". He was also cast as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', Creator/ZackSnyder's reboot of the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films, and as Javert in the film adaptation of the musical ''Film/LesMiserables2012''.

* ButNotTooWhite: He has Māori ancestry.

* ''Unhinged'' (2020)

Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand) is an Oscar-winning actor from New Zealand/Australia, although he frequently plays {{Fake American}}s. Among his more famous starring roles were in ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'' (as an Ancient Roman general/gladiator; Oscar winner), ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (as a brilliant yet troubled mathematician; Oscar nominated), and ''Film/TheInsider'' (as a corporate whistleblower; Oscar nominated). As a musician he was formerly in the line up of a band called "30 Odd Foot of Grunts", and co-wrote a song with Alan Doyle for Doyle's band Music/GreatBigSea, "The Company of Fools". He was also cast as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', Creator/ZackSnyder's reboot of the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films, and as Javert in the film adaptation of the musical ''Film/LesMiserables2012''.

Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964) is an Oscar-winning actor from New Zealand/Australia, although he frequently plays {{Fake American}}s. Among his more famous starring roles were in ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'' (as an Ancient Roman general/gladiator; Oscar winner), ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (as a brilliant yet troubled mathematician; Oscar nominated), and ''Film/TheInsider'' (as a corporate whistleblower; Oscar nominated). As a musician he was formerly in the line up of a band called "30 Odd Foot of Grunts", and co-wrote a song with Alan Doyle for Doyle's band Music/GreatBigSea, "The Company of Fools". He was also cast as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', Creator/ZackSnyder's reboot of the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films, and as Javert in the film adaptation of the musical ''Film/LesMiserables2012''.

** He was also offered to play [[Characters/XMenFilmSeriesWolverine Wolverine]] for the first ''Film/XMen1'' movie, but instead he offered it to his close friend, Creator/HughJackman, who was not very well known at that time.

* ''Film/TheInsider'' (1999) [nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward]
* ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'' (2000) [won an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward]
* ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (2001) [nominated for an UsefulNotes/AcademyAward]

* ''Film/ThreeTenToYuma2007'' (2007)

* FakeAustralian: [[invoked]] Is technically this in RealLife, since he holds no other citizenships besides New Zealand.

* RealMenLoveJesus: He's Christian in real life and has expressed an interest in baptisim.

* FakeBrit: [[invoked]] His characters in ''A Good Year'', ''Film/MasterAndCommander'', and ''Robin Hood'' are all British.

* ''Film/ThreeTenToYuma'' (2007)

Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964) is an Oscar-winning actor from New Zealand/Australia, although he frequently plays {{Fake American}}s. Among his more famous starring roles were in ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'' (as an Ancient Roman general/gladiator; Oscar winner), ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (as a brilliant yet troubled mathematician; Oscar nominated), and ''Film/TheInsider'' (as a corporate whistleblower; Oscar nominated). As a musician he was formerly in the line up of a band called "30 Odd Foot of Grunts". He was also cast as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', Creator/ZackSnyder's reboot of the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films, and as Javert in the film adaptation of the musical ''Film/LesMiserables2012''.

Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964) is an Oscar-winning actor from New Zealand/Australia, although he frequently plays {{Fake American}}s. Among his more famous starring roles were in ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'' (as an Ancient Roman general/gladiator; Oscar winner), ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (as a brilliant yet troubled mathematician; Oscar nominated), and ''Film/TheInsider'' (as a corporate whistleblower; Oscar nominated). As a musician he was formerly in the line up of a band called "30 Odd Foot of Grunts". He has been cast as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', Creator/ZackSnyder's reboot of the ''Franchise/{{Superman}}'' films, and as Javert in the film adaptation of the musical ''Film/LesMiserables2012''.

Russell Ira Crowe (born April 7, 1964) is an Oscar-winning actor from New Zealand/Australia, although he frequently plays [[{{FakeAmerican}} Fake Americans]]. Among his more famous starring roles were in ''{{Film/Gladiator}}'' (as an Ancient Roman general/gladiator; Oscar winner), ''Film/ABeautifulMind'' (as a brilliant yet troubled mathematician; Oscar nominated), and ''Film/TheInsider'' (as a corporate whistleblower; Oscar nominated). As a musician he was formerly in the line up of a band called "30 Odd Foot of Grunts". He has been cast as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'', Creator/ZackSnyder's reboot of the ''{{Franchise/Superman}}'' films, and as Javert in the film adaptation of the musical ''Film/LesMiserables2012''.

!!Tropes associated with Crowe:
* ButtMonkey: His singing in ''Film/LesMiserables2012'' has made him the butt of jokes from everyone from Website/TheOnion to co-star Creator/SachaBaronCohen at the Golden Globes (somewhat unfair, as Crowe threw himself into the role while Cogent and his onscreen wife were known on set for not having learnt their lines). [[LoveItOrHateIt The quality of his vocal performance is contested.]] Before that, his HairTriggerTemper served as the punchline for countless late-night comedians.
* DeadpanSnarker: His Twitter posts show him as a snarker. How deadpan he is remains a mystery.
* FakeAmerican: Many of his famous roles.
* FakeBrit: ''A Good Year'', ''Film/MasterAndCommander'', ''Robin Hood''.
* HamAndCheese: His role in ''Film/TheManWithTheIronFists'', where he plays a hedonistic LovableRogue named Jack Knife. He's clearly having a lot of fun with the part.
* ProductionPosse: Ever since ''Film/{{Gladiator}}'', he's been working with Creator/RidleyScott in five movies so far.
* PromotedFanboy: He once had a song entitled "I Just Want To Be Like Marlon Brando" and went on to play Brando's role as Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel''.
* RomanceOnTheSet: He had an affair with Meg Ryan back in 2000 when they met working on a movie together. She was married to Creator/DennisQuaid at the time.

* SoMyKidsCanWatch: In an [[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2336146/Man-Of-Steels-Henry-Cavill-I-fat-kid-I-easy-target-How-actor-overcame-obesity-bullying-British-Superman.html interview]], one of the reasons why Russell took the role of Jor-El in ''Film/ManOfSteel'' is that he wants his two sons to see him as a father figure in a movie catered to their age group.
* ThoseTwoActors: With Creator/JenniferConnelly in three films (''Film/ABeautifulMind'', ''Winter's Tale'' and ''Film/{{Noah}}'')
* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Was offered to take the role of Aragorn for ''Film/LordOfTheRings'' but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts with ''Film/ABeautifulMind''.
** He was also offered to play XMenFilmSeries/{{Wolverine}} for the first ''Film/XMen1'' movie. But instead he offered it to his close friend, Creator/HughJackman, who was not very well known at that time.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Was offered to take the role of Aragorn for ''Film/LordOfTheRings'' but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts with ''Film/ABeautifulMind''.
** He was also offered to play {{Wolverine}} for the first ''Film/XMen'' movie. But instead he offered it to his close friend, Creator/HughJackman, who was not very well known at that time.

* RomanceOnTheSet: He had an affair with Meg Ryan back in 2000 when they met working on a movie together. She was married to Dennis Quaid at the time.

-->--'''Crowe''', interview with Steve Kroft for ''Series/SixtyMinutes''