Obituary of Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider (born November 10th, 1932 in Orange, New Jersey) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in many movies including his heroic role as Chief Martin Brody in the movie "Jaws". Roy died on February 10th, 2008 and his death was due to a type of cancer called "multiple myeloma". He was 75 years old.

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Roy Scheider Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Scheider, Roy
Common Name: Roy Scheider
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Orange, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: November 10, 1932
Age: 75 (at death)
Also Known As: Roy Schneider
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Roy's Family Tree

Birth Name: Roy Richard Scheider
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Brenda King (married 11 February 1989-10 February 2008, his death)
Cynthia Scheider (married 8 November 1962-1989 divorced)

Son(s):

Christian Scheider (born January 20, 1990

Daughter(s):

Maximillia Scheider(1963-2006)
Molly Scheider

Death Notice:

Date: February 10 2008 at age 75
Place: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (multiple myeloma)

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on November 10th Born in 1932 Born in New Jersey Died in 2008 Died at age 75 Died from Cancer

Roy's Notable Roles:

Martin Brody in Jaws
Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo in The French Connection

Quotable Quotes:

"Until a character becomes a personality it cannot be believed. Without personality, the character may do funny or interesting things, but unless people are able to identify themselves with the character, its actions will seem unreal. And without personality, a story cannot ring true to the audience."

"The important thing is to do good work, no matter what medium you do it in."

"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. "

"Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable."

"The important thing is to do good work, no matter what medium you do it in." (IMDB)

"Great and good are seldom the same man. "

"All I can say is that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me."

"Roy Scheider lived a life full of passion, talent and dedication, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of film and theatre. (V)"

Is Mr. Roy Scheider still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.