Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 - February 10, 2008) was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That Jazz, detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection, and Captain Nathan Bridger in the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV. Scheider's final role in the 2011 thriller Iron Cross was released posthumously after his passing on February 10, 2008. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award during his illustrious career. Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors".
A Decade Under the Influence
Blue Thunder
King of Texas
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Jaws
Marathon Man
The Fourth War
Klute
Jaws: The Revenge
The French Connection
Romeo Is Bleeding
Naked Lunch
2010
The Punisher
The Russia House
Dracula II: Ascension
Dracula III: Legacy
The Rainmaker
Dark Honeymoon
All That Jazz
