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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.
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.
TitleYearRoleDirector(s)1951Frank1954Charlie Malloy1955Jud Fry1955Stanley Shriner HoffLearn about the life and career of Rod Steiger, an Oscar-winning actor who starred in On the Waterfront, In the Heat of the Night, and many other films. Find out his birth name, nickname, family, awards, trivia, and more.
- April 14, 1925
- July 9, 2002
Jul 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.
A fan-made list of the best movies starring Rod Steiger, a versatile actor who played memorable roles in On the Waterfront, Doctor Zhivago, In the Heat of the Night and more. See the titles, ratings, summaries and cast of each film on IMDb.
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Rod Steiger was an American actor who won an Oscar for his role as a racist sheriff in In the Heat of the Night. He also starred in On the Waterfront, The Pawnbroker, and other films, and appeared in more than 250 live TV dramas.
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Rod Steiger was an American actor who won an Oscar for his role in On the Waterfront. He starred in many films, such as In the Heat of the Night, Doctor Zhivago, and Mars Attacks!
