Oliver Reed

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Recent Role:
Himself on Aspel & Company
Gender:
Male
Born:
2-13-1938
Died:
05-02-1999 (in Valletta, Malta of a heart attack)
Birthplace:
Wimbledon, London, England, UK
Birth Name:
Robert Oliver Reed.
Oliver Reed was one of the most dynamic actors England ever produced. His broody good looks, charismatic charm and undeniable acting ability swiftly brought him to the attention of notable film directors Michael Winner and Ken Russell. His sense of menace often had him cast in the bad guy roles - he played a terrifyingly brutish Bill Sykes in Sir Carol Reed's (his Uncle) magnificent… More production of Lionel Bart's Oliver!.

Oliver's most notable performances came in Sitting Target, Paranoic, The Devils, Women in Love, and I'll Never Forget What's 'is Name. He revelled in his swashbuckling roles too and made the character of "Athos" very much his own in the popular comedy action adventures of the 3 and 4 Muskateers. Ken Russell pushed Oliver in at the deep end when he gave him the all singing role of Frank Hobbs in The Who's rock opera Tommy, but he still came out on top!

Sadly in his later years his off screen antics, usually aggravated by alcohol and blown out of proportion by the press, overshadowed his impeccable and incredible talent. He died whilst making the movie epic Gladiator (2000). The film world lost a giant.

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    I am a fan of Oliver Reed, and I have been for all my life. I when I learned about his death, I couldn't believe it, and I was so sadden about his death. He wouldn't be replace in my heart. I think the world of him. hide show

    I think Oliver Reed was talented and gorgeous. I could watch him 24/7. I think Oliver Reed was underrated. I couldn't see a world without Oliver Reed. I love to read about his life, and his works. I have seen over 100 movies with him in it. My favorite movie with Oliver Reed is Burnt Offerings which Burgess Meredith, Ellen Heckart, Lee H. Montgomery, Bette Davis, and Dub Taylor. I have seen Burnt Offerings over a billion times. I can recit every line of Burnt Offerings. I first watched Burnt Offering when it was premiered on television. Burnt Offerings was released to theaters first.

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