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Rod Steiger

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. Ranked as "one of Hollywood's most charismatic and dynamic stars", he is closely associated with the art of method acting, embodying the characters he played, which at times led to…

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Occupation
Actor
Alma mater
The New School for Social Research · Actors Studio
Awards
Full list
Born
(1925-04-14)April 14, 1925 Westhampton, New York, U.S.
Children
2 (including opera singer Anna Steiger)
Died
July 9, 2002(2002-07-09) (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Rod Steiger

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Awards · 1
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Born · 1
Rod Steiger → (1925-04-14)April 14, 1925 Westhampton, New York, U.S.
Children · 1
Rod Steiger → 2 (including opera singer Anna Steiger)
Died · 1
Rod Steiger → July 9, 2002(2002-07-09) (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation · 1
Rod Steiger → Actor
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Rod SteigerAlma materActors Studio1.00infobox
Rod SteigerAwardsFull list1.00infobox
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Rod SteigerChildren2 (including opera singer Anna Steiger)1.00infobox
Rod SteigerDiedJuly 9, 2002(2002-07-09) (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Rod SteigerOccupationActor1.00infobox
Rod SteigerWorksFull list1.00infobox
Rod SteigerYears active1946–20021.00infobox
An Enemy of the Peopleinstance ofand subsequently appeared in productions0.80text
John Crosbyinstance ofSoon afterward he began receiving positive reviews from critics0.80text
who noted that Steiger regularly gaveinstance ofSoon afterward he began receiving positive reviews from critics0.80text

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