Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor, director, and producer. Born on April 7, 1964, he achieved international fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is best known for his Oscar-winning performance in Gladiator (2000) and also received acclaim for his roles in films such as L.A. Confidential (1997) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). Early Life and Career Russell Ira Crowe was born in Wellington, New Zealand. His family moved to Australia when he was 5. He began acting as a child, and his firs