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Rodney Stephen Steiger ( / ˈstaɪɡər / STY-gər; April 14, 1925 – July 9, 2002) was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters.
Rod Steiger was an Oscar-winning actor who starred in classic films such as On the Waterfront, The Pawnbroker, and In the Heat of the Night. He also appeared in foreign and independent movies, TV shows, and voiceovers until his death in 2002.
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Rod Steiger was an American actor who had an extensive career in film, television, and stage. He made his stage debut in 1946 with Civic Repertory Theatre's production of the melodrama Curse you, Jack Dalton! .
TitleYearRoleDirector(s)1951Frank1954Charlie Malloy1955Jud Fry1955Stanley Shriner HoffJul 9, 2002 · Rod Steiger, the beefy, intense actor who won the Academy Award as best actor of 1967 for his role as the unrelenting police chief of a small Southern town in "In the Heat of the Night," died in 2002. He was known for his method acting and his portrayal of real-life and fictional characters, such as Mussolini, Rasputin, Pope John XXIII, Rudolph Hess, Pontius Pilate, Napoleon, W.C. Fields and Al Capone.
Nov 19, 1991 · Audrey Hepburn presenting Rod Steiger with the Best Actor Oscar® for his performance in "In the Heat of the Night" - 40th Annual Academy Awards® in 1968.
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May 10, 2024 · Rod Steiger was an American actor who used the techniques of method acting—enhanced by his powerful delivery and intensity—to inhabit a wide variety of complex characters during a half-century-long career as a performer.
Apr 6, 2024 · A tribute to the late actor Rod Steiger, who won an Oscar for "On the Waterfront" and starred in diverse roles from "The Pawnbroker" to "The Loved One". See the list of his 12 best movies, from his serial killer disguise in "No Way to Treat a Lady" to his gangster portrayal in "Al Capone".
