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Rod Steiger was an American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for In the Heat of the Night (1967). He was known for his method acting and portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters.
Rod Steiger. Actor: In the Heat of the Night. Rodney Stephen Steiger was born in Westhampton, New York, to Augusta Amelia (Driver) and Frederick Jacob Steiger, both vaudevillians. He was of German and Austrian ancestry. After his parents' divorce, Steiger was raised by his mother in Newark, New Jersey.
- January 1, 1
- Westhampton, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
A comprehensive overview of the American actor's film, television, and stage career, from his debut in 1951 to his final role in 2002. Includes awards, nominations, roles, directors, and references for each work.
Rod Steiger. Actor: In the Heat of the Night. Rodney Stephen Steiger was born in Westhampton, New York, to Augusta Amelia (Driver) and Frederick Jacob Steiger, both vaudevillians. He was of German and Austrian ancestry. After his parents' divorce, Steiger was raised by his mother in Newark, New Jersey. He dropped out of Westside High school at age 16 and joined the Navy. He saw action in the ...
- April 14, 1925
- July 9, 2002
Learn about Rod Steiger, an American actor who won an Oscar for his role as a racist sheriff in In the Heat of the Night. Explore his career, awards, and personal life in this comprehensive article from Britannica.
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Rodney Stephen Steiger was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. Ranked as "one of Hollywood's most charismatic and dynamic stars", he is closely associated with the art of method acting, embodying the characters he played, which at times led to clashes with directors and co-stars. He starred as Marlon Brando's mobster brother Charley in ...
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Sep 7, 2002 · The Oscar-winning actor passed away in 2002 at 77 due to pneumonia and kidney failure. He starred in over 120 films, including On The Waterfront, Dr Zhivago and In The Heat of The Night.
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