Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Height
175 cm (5'8")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Cynthia Scheider (1962-1989), Brenda Siemer Scheider (1989-2008)
Education
Rutgers University, Columbia High School, Franklin & Marshall College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier A -- 61,554 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Career
Career spanning 58 years (1954-2012)
Walton Goggins →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21
Ellen Burstyn →
Year context
Born in 1932 -- Amelia Earhart flies solo across the Atlantic; Herbert Hoover was US president
Year 1932 →
DROPTHE GOOD_
17
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
73
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (46)
Biography
Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 – February 10, 2008) was an American actor and amateur boxer. Described by AllMovie as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors", he gained fame for his leading and supporting roles in celebrated films from the 1970s through to the early to mid-1980s. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award.
His best-known roles include Chief Martin Brody in Jaws (1975) and its sequel Jaws 2 (1978); NYPD Detective "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection (1971); NYPD Detective "Buddy" in The Seven-Ups (1973); Doc Levy in Marathon Man (1976); Jackie Scanlon / Juan Dominguez in Sorcerer (1977); choreographer and film director Joe Gideon in All That Jazz (1979); Officer Frank Murphy in Blue Thunder (1983); and Dr. Heywood R. Floyd in the 1984 film 2010: The Year We Make Contact, the sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey. He was also known for playing Captain Nathan Bridger in the science-fiction television series seaQuest DSV (1993–1996)
Connections (2)
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Roy Scheider?
Roy Scheider was born on and passed away on at the age of 75.
Where was Roy Scheider born?
Roy Scheider was born in Orange, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Roy Scheider been in?
Roy Scheider has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include Iron Cross (2009), The Shark Is Still Working (2009), The Poet (2007), Dracula II: Ascension (2003), A Decade Under the Influence (2003).
What is Roy Scheider known for?
Roy Scheider is primarily known as an actor. Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 – February 10, 2008) was an American actor and amateur boxer. Described by AllMovie as "one of the most…
Where can I find more information about Roy Scheider?
You can find more about Roy Scheider on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.