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created on: 8/09/2014
by: Eva (5519)
 
 

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Robert Oliver Reed (13 February 1938, Wimbledon, London, England – 2 May 1999, Valletta, Malta) was an English actor.
Oliver Reed exemplified his macho image in "tough guy" roles. His films include The Trap, Oliver!, Women in Love, Hannibal Brooks, The Devils, The Three Musketeers, Tommy, Castaway, Lion of the Desert and Gladiator.
At the peak of his career, in 1971, British exhibitors voted Reed 5th most popular star at the box office.
Reed died from a sudden heart attack during a break from filming Gladiator in Valletta, Malta on 2 May 1999.
The film Gladiator was dedicated to him. He was posthumously nominated for a British Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in this film, and also for the Screen Actors Guild Award, along with the rest of the principal players for Best Ensemble Cast.
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Submitted by : Eva (5519)
on : 08/09/2014