Roy Scheider has passed away.
He was 75 years old, and died today (Sunday) in Little Rock, Arkansas of complications from a staph infection, his wife, Brenda Seimer, said.
I apologize for the cheesy title, but to me, Roy Scheider was one of a now dwindling number of “man’s man” actors. Tough guys who drank whiskey, smoked cigarettes, had craggy facial features and wouldn’t be caught dead in the same room with a metrosexual.
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Mr. Scheider appeared in close to 90 movies and TV series, many of them considered classic and among my favorite films. Some of the more noteworthy ones include The French Connection, Jaws, Marathon Man, All That Jazz, and 2010, the sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey.
He was one of those actors that personified a certain type of man from the 1960’s - rugged and self-confident in a non-annoying way. Like he would’ve fit into the Rat Pack with Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra just fine.
I now have an additional reason to go pick up a copy of the 25th Anniversary Edition of Jaws.
And since everyone will be quoting his famous line from Jaws, I give you this colorful classic instead:
“Astrodome? You can’t grow a good hot dog indoors. Yankee Stadium. September. The hot dogs have been boiling since opening day in April. Now that’s a hot dog.”
Roy Scheider, you will be missed. Rest in peace - and my condolences to your family and close friends.
To learn more about Roy Scheider, visit the IMDB’s page on him or visit the sites below for much more eloquent words than I managed to write here.
Sources: NY Times via Cinematical
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36 Comments
Agreed, let’s keep the spotlight on Mr. Scheider.
Not only did he achieve household name status, but I think had an enviable reputation as a likeable, very hadworking actor.
I certainly feel like I grew up watching his movies, and I found him a fantastic screen presence. It was that understated presence, the subtle acting (for the most part) with complete lack of ham which defined him.
I’m not sure whether he felt he reached his full potential, but he seemed to keep himself busy right to the end.
Did he ever try theatre? Sometimes great movie acting skills don’t translate as well to live performance …
Bruce
I’m pretty sure he didn’t work in theatre. He was working on 2 films that have yet to be released
Dark Honeymoon and Iron Cross.
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Besides Jaws, I loved his performance in 2010 the Year we make Contact, Marathon Man and let’s not forget The French Connection.
He was nominated for Best supporting Actor in that one.
I think he was also in the last Punisher film.
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One thing that’s amazing about him is that he captivated the viewer with his style. You never thought you were watching a actor read lines. He allways made it believable with little effort. A true pro!
damn, i liked him too as an actor. i personally enjoy his films and his characteristic personality. he will be missed. rest in peace
Btw,,,I forgot to mention,,,
Your right Andy and you make a great point!!! As long as we have electricity and dvds Roy is never gone…:_)
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Also I have to say I’m alot PISSED off that this passing of one of the greats hasn’t been covered as much as Ledger or Renfro.
Its a disgusting world where in if you don’t overdose on drugs your death is a speedbumb in the news.
Pathetic !
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If it wasn’t for this article I prob woudnt even know Roy Scheider’s dead…the news isn’t covering it.
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Pratically all the major outlets have very little on the death of Roy Scheider, and (in a small/huge way) that tells you that we’ve crossed a line somewhere,,, a disconnect in reality.
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Manly man/ metrosexuals , are words and descriptions. We have bigger problems people.
(I’m not diggin on you Bruce just felt this needed to be said I respect your views). =€
“Your gonna need a bigger boat”.
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Hey John, did you know that Roy made that line up during the shoot and Speilburg kept it in…
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Qa’pla
Spielberg should keep my bat’leth in his weakling gut!!!
LOL
I didn’t know that line was adlibed. It was the defining line of the movie.
The Heath Ledger comments were in bad taste .. seems your article is attracting quality readers
Why thank you,Bruce. :-p
“seems your article is attracting quality readers”
Hey Bruce, are you including yourself in that “readers” group?
Just kidding, dude.
As Steve said, I came up with the title in all of 10 seconds and I just spilled onto the keyboard my thoughts on the death of this great actor and my view of the sort of man he came across as within minutes of hearing about it.
He was from a different, less complicated era and that’s the point I was trying to make.
I’m glad you’re hanging around to contribute.
Vic
LOL,Vic!
Busted,Bruce.
OK, Apologies for being a little over sensitive.
Does anyone know much about the movies that are still to come out .. will seem strange watching them as his last shout.
Bruce
Bruce, I got the info from Wikipedia. There might be more info up there I didn’t get too deep.
Roy Scheider Was A Legend Great Actor I Loved Him About 3 Years But I Still Have His Movies.His Death Affected Me Alot It Was Very Sad Indeed And It Was Sad 2 Hear Dat He Had Cancer And Died Of A Infection Da Same As My Late Uncle Who Was A Drummer From A Famous Rock Band. I’m Just Sad 2 Hear About Roy Scheider’s Death He Was 1 Of My Favorite Actors He Was My First Favorite And I Finded Him Very Good Looking When He Was Young Like In His 30’s,40′S And 50’s,I Had Texted Roy Before In Jan 2007 And He Texted Me Back He Kinda Knew My Grandparents Years Ago He Kinda Mostly Knew My Grandmother Who Was A Fan Of Him 2 She Was Shocked Aswell When She Heard About Roy’s Death. Roy Had Sended Me A Movie Dat My Mother Bought 4 Me A Movie Called Last Embrace 1979 It Was A Very Good Movie And I Thanked Roy Scheider 4 Sending It Down 2 Me. It’s Sad About His Death. R.I.P In Peace Roy Scheider U Were A Legend U Will Be Missed
ROY SCHEIDER’S FINAL FILM “IRON CROSS” – TRAILER & UPDATE MAY 2009
Calibra Pictures is pleased to announce the release of the trailer for Roy Scheider’s last film “Iron Cross”.
The revenge thriller, written and directed by Joshua Newton, will be previewed towards the end of the year in Los Angeles, following our Roy Scheider Film Week, dates and location tbc.
The trailer can be downloaded securely from the following yousendit.com link:
http://rcpt.yousendit.com/674374016/2c8d2c044adbfe73d4293fc995eca0cb
We’d be delighted to receive your comments.
Yours truly
The Iron Cross Team
ironcross@calibrapictures.com
ROY SCHEIDER’S FINAL FILM “IRON CROSS” – TRAILER & UPDATE MAY 2009
Calibra Pictures is pleased to announce the release of the trailer for Roy Scheider’s last film “Iron Cross”.
The revenge thriller, written and directed by Joshua Newton, will be previewed towards the end of the year in Los Angeles, following our Roy Scheider Film Week, dates and location tbd.
The trailer can be downloaded securely from the following yousendit.com link:
http://rcpt.yousendit.com/674374016/2c8d2c044adbfe73d4293fc995eca0cb
We’d be delighted to receive your comments.
Yours truly,
The Iron Cross Team
ironcross@calibrapictures.com
IRON CROSS, Roy Scheider’s final film in VARIETY article for Oscar contention!!!
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005244.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
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