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Whew! My grandfather's name was Stan Wemyss. He was a
cinematographer in the second World War. My uncle David, David
William Crowe, he died last year at the age of 66. I'd like to
thank the Academy for something that, which is pretty surprising,
and dedicate it to two men who still continue to inspire me.
I would also like to thank my mom and dad, who I just don't thank
enough, I suppose. And an incredible cast, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie
Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Ralf Moeller, Spencer Treat Clark, the
magnificent Richard Harris, the late Oliver Reed, Tomas Arana,
Tommy Flanagan, Derek Jacobi, and everybody else. Dreamworks, a
great company, and a vital and andrenalized contributor of the art
form, Doug Wick, David Franzoni, Bruno Lustig, and Terry Needham,
and a very brave crew collected from 22 different countries around
the world. To the people who work for me, who work with me, my
personal cavalry, George Freeman, Alan Hergott, Larry Witser,
Shirley Pierce, Robin Baum, Mark Dumbrell.
But, really, folks, I owe this to one
bloke, and his name is Ridley Scott.
You know, when you grow up in the suburbs of Sydney or Auckland or
Newcastle, like Ridley or Jamie Bell, well, the suburbs of
anywhere. You know, a dream like this seems kind of vaguely
ludicrous and completely unattainable. But this moment is directly
connected to those childhood imaginings. And for anybody who's on
the down side of advantage and relying purely on courage, it's
possible. Thanks very much.
Russell Crowe 's Nominee Bio
Russell Crowe plays Maximus, a Roman
general who becomes a gladiator after his family is murdered by
the Emperor.
ACADEMY
AWARDS HISTORY
This is the second Academy Award nomination for Russell Crowe. He
was previously nominated for:
- THE INSIDER (1999) -- Nominee,
Actor in a Leading Role
BIOGRAPHY
Born in New Zealand, Russell Crowe was raised in Australia,
where he began acting as a child. He has been recognized by
the Australian Film Institute Award a nomination for THE
CROSSING (1990) and awards for PROOF (1991) and ROMPER STOMPER
(1992).
Other film roles include PROOF OF LIFE (2000), THE INSIDER
(1999), MYSTERY, ALASKA (1999), L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1997),
VIRTUOSITY (1995), THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (1995) and THE SUM
OF US (1994). http://www.oscar.com/oscarnight/winners/actor.html
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