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Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his macho image and "hellraiser" lifestyle. He starred in films such as The Trap, Oliver!, The Devils, Gladiator and many others.
Robert Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his well-to-do, macho image and "hellraiser" lifestyle. His notable films include The Trap (1966), playing Bill Sikes in the Best Picture Oscar winner Oliver!
- January 1, 1
- Wimbledon, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Valletta, Malta
May 5, 2020 · Ridley Scott has recalled the death of actor Oliver Reed during the making of Gladiator, remarking that he “dropped down dead on the floor of a pub”. Reed died midway through production on the...
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Robert Oliver Reed was an English actor known for his well-to-do, macho image and "hellraiser" lifestyle. His notable films include The Trap (1966), playing Bill Sikes in the Best Picture Oscar winner Oliver!
- February 13, 1938
- May 2, 1999
Sep 22, 2020 · Oliver Reed, a legendary actor known for his drinking and villain roles, died of a heart attack while filming Gladiator in 2000. The film used digital effects and stand-ins to complete his scenes as Proximo, a former gladiator and mentor to Maximus.
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May 5, 2024 · A tribute to the British actor who died 25 years ago, after a career marked by his turbulent character and struggles with alcohol. From Oliver! to Gladiator, Reed was a legend of cinema and a legend of pubs.
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May 2, 2024 · Oliver Reed passed away during the production of Ridley Scott's 2000 movie Gladiator, and the film added some scenes to rewrite Proximo's story.
