How Old Was Roy Scheider in Jaws?
Roy Scheider was 42 years old when he starred in the 1975 classic thriller Jaws.
Born on November 10, 1932, Scheider played Chief Martin Brody, the determined police chief of Amity Island who faces off against a monstrous great white shark. His performance in Jaws became one of his most iconic roles, cementing his status as a Hollywood legend.
The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, became a groundbreaking success and is often credited as the first true summer blockbuster. Scheider went on to star in Jaws 2 (1978) and had a celebrated career in films like The French Connection and All That Jazz.
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