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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.
Rod Steiger. Actor: In the Heat of the Night. Rodney Stephen Steiger was born in Westhampton, New York, to Augusta Amelia (Driver) and Frederick Jacob Steiger, both vaudevillians.
- January 1, 1
- Westhampton, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Rod Steiger was an American actor who had an extensive career in film, television, and stage. He made his stage debut in 1946 with Civic Repertory Theatre's production of the melodrama Curse you, Jack Dalton! .
TitleYearRoleDirector(s)1951Frank1954Charlie Malloy1955Jud Fry1955Stanley Shriner HoffLearn about the life and career of Rod Steiger, an Oscar-winning actor who starred in On the Waterfront, In the Heat of the Night, and many other films. Find out his birth name, nickname, family, awards, trivia, and more.
- April 14, 1925
- July 9, 2002
Jul 9, 2002 · A tribute to the late actor Rod Steiger, who won an Oscar for "In the Heat of the Night" and played many real-life figures. Learn about his life, career, roles and achievements in this obituary.
Versatile actor, Rod Steiger, created several of the most indelible screen characterizations in movie history. From Brando's sad, anxious older brother in On the Waterfront, to the morose, tormented holocaust survivor in The Pawnbroker, to the Southern Police Chief in In the Heat of the Night, Steiger always gave full throttle fearless ...
May 10, 2024 · Rod Steiger was an American actor who used the techniques of method acting—enhanced by his powerful delivery and intensity—to inhabit a wide variety of complex characters during a half-century-long career as a performer. He was nominated for an Academy Award three times and won it once, for best.
