Obituary of Roy Scheider

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    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 ActorAmerican 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:

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

"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.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-19 17:16:45
Author: Tucker
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