History of Russell Crowe in Timeline
Russell Crowe is a highly acclaimed actor and film director, celebrated for his contributions to cinema. He has garnered significant recognition for his performances, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a British Academy Film Award. Crowe's career spans a diverse range of roles, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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1997: L.A. Confidential Release
In 1997, Russell Crowe starred in the film L.A. Confidential, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
1999: The Insider Release
In 1999, Russell Crowe starred in The Insider, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
1999: Altercation at Plantation Hotel
In 1999, Russell Crowe was involved in an altercation with a woman at the Plantation Hotel in Coffs Harbour. Security camera footage captured him kissing a man who was trying to calm him down. Subsequently, two men were acquitted of attempting to blackmail him using the video.
2000: Gladiator Release
In 2000, Russell Crowe starred in Gladiator, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
2001: Donation to Struggling Primary School
In 2001, Russell Crowe donated A$200,000 to a primary school near his home in rural Australia to help construct a swimming pool. This contribution was motivated by the drowning of a student at Coffs Harbour beach, with the aim of improving water safety for students. Crowe even dived into the pool fully clothed at the opening ceremony.
2001: A Beautiful Mind Release
In 2001, Russell Crowe starred in A Beautiful Mind, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
2002: BAFTA Awards Argument
In 2002, Russell Crowe had an argument with producer Malcolm Gerrie after part of his appearance at the BAFTA Awards was cut from the BBC broadcast due to copyright issues with a Patrick Kavanagh poem. Crowe later apologized for his passionate reaction.
2002: Brawl at Zuma Restaurant
In 2002, Russell Crowe was allegedly involved in a brawl with businessman Eric Watson at Zuma, a Japanese restaurant in London. The fight was reportedly broken up by actor Ross Kemp.
April 2003: Marriage to Danielle Spencer
In April 2003, Russell Crowe married Danielle Spencer at his cattle property in Nana Glen, New South Wales, with the ceremony taking place on Crowe's 39th birthday.
December 2003: Birth of First Son, Charles Spencer Crowe
On December 21, 2003, Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer welcomed their first son, Charles Spencer Crowe.
2003: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Release
In 2003, Russell Crowe starred in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
March 2005: FBI Warning About Al-Qaeda Kidnapping Threat
In March 2005, Russell Crowe revealed that prior to the 73rd Academy Awards, FBI agents informed him that al-Qaeda had planned to kidnap him as part of a cultural destabilization plot.
June 2005: Arrest for Assault
In June 2005, Russell Crowe was arrested in New York City and charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon (the telephone) after throwing a telephone at a Mercer Hotel concierge who refused to help him place a call. The concierge was treated for a facial laceration. Crowe pleaded guilty, was conditionally discharged, and settled a lawsuit filed by the concierge.
2005: End of Period of Altercations
By 2005, Russell Crowe had been involved in four altercations between 1999 and 2005, contributing to his reputation for having a bad temper.
2005: "Cinderella Man" Sponsorship of South Sydney Rabbitohs
In 2005, Russell Crowe negotiated a deal for his film, "Cinderella Man", to sponsor the South Sydney Rabbitohs, making them the first Australian club team to be sponsored by a film.
March 2006: Crowe and Holmes à Court Purchase South Sydney Rabbitohs Stake
On March 19, 2006, Russell Crowe and businessman Peter Holmes à Court purchased 75% of the South Sydney Rabbitohs for A$3 million, with the members retaining 25% ownership. The purchase granted them four of eight seats on the board of directors.
July 2006: Birth of Second Son, Tennyson Spencer Crowe
On July 7, 2006, Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer's second son, Tennyson Spencer Crowe, was born.
November 2006: Firepower International Sponsors South Sydney Rabbitohs
On November 5, 2006, Russell Crowe announced on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that Firepower International would sponsor the South Sydney Rabbitohs for US$3 million over three years, showcasing a Rabbitohs jersey with Firepower's name.
2006: Carr uses Crowe's movie Cinderella Man to motivate his team
In 2006, Lloyd Carr, the coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines, used Russell Crowe's movie "Cinderella Man" to motivate his team.
September 2007: Crowe Supports Lloyd Carr and the Wolverines
In September 2007, after Lloyd Carr faced criticism following the Wolverines' 0-2 start, Russell Crowe traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to support Carr at the Wolverines' game against Notre Dame. He addressed the team before the game and watched from the sidelines as the Wolverines defeated the Irish 38–0.
October 2007: Crowe Appears at Monday Night Football Game
On October 22, 2007, Russell Crowe made an appearance in the booth during a Monday Night Football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2007: Super League Grand Final win
In 2007 the Leeds Rhinos won the Super League Grand Final
2007: 3:10 to Yuma Release
In 2007, Russell Crowe starred in 3:10 to Yuma, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
January 2008: Rugby League Game at the University of North Florida
In January 2008, Russell Crowe helped organize a rugby league game between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Leeds Rhinos (2007 Super League Grand Final winners) at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, on Australia Day.
2009: "Legends of the Screen" Postage Stamps
At the beginning of 2009, Russell Crowe was featured in the Australian special-edition postage stamps series called "Legends of the Screen," which highlighted Australian actors. Crowe appeared twice, once as himself and once as his Academy Award-nominated character, and was the only non-Australian featured in the stamps.
2009: State of Play Release
In 2009, Russell Crowe starred in State of Play, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
June 2010: Crowe quits smoking
In June 2010, Russell Crowe, who started smoking at the age of 10, announced that he had quit smoking for the sake of his two sons.
November 2010: Interview with Charlie Rose
In November 2010, Russell Crowe discussed the negative impact of the telephone incident on his public image during an interview with Charlie Rose. He felt the media coverage exaggerated the situation and psychologically affected him.
2010: Robin Hood Release
In 2010, Russell Crowe starred in Robin Hood, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
2010: NRL investigation into Crowe's business relationships
In 2010, the NRL investigated Russell Crowe's business relationships with media and entertainment companies, including Channel Nine, Channel Seven, ANZ Stadium and V8 Supercars, regarding the South Sydney Rabbitohs' salary cap.
May 2011: Fox Broadcasts State of Origin Series Live in the United States
In May 2011, Russell Crowe helped arrange for Fox to broadcast the 2011 State of Origin series live in the United States for the first time, along with the NRL Grand Final.
August 2011: Release of The Crowe/Doyle Songbook Vol III
In August 2011, Russell Crowe's third collaboration with Doyle, "The Crowe/Doyle Songbook Vol III", was released on iTunes. The album featured nine original songs and their acoustic demos, with Danielle Spencer as a guest vocalist. The release in August 2011 coincided with live performances in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The album charted at No. 72 on the Canadian Albums Chart.
September 2011: Crowe Joins Keith Urban Onstage
On September 26, 2011, Russell Crowe made a surprise appearance during Keith Urban's concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. He sang a cover of "Folsom Prison Blues" and joined the band for a rendition of "The Joker".
2011: Greg Inglis signs with the Rabbitohs
In 2011, Russell Crowe's influence helped to persuade Greg Inglis to renege on his deal to join the Brisbane Broncos and sign for the Rabbitohs.
August 2012: Performance at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík
In August 2012, Russell Crowe and Doyle performed together at the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, as part of the city's Menningarnótt program.
October 2012: Separation from Danielle Spencer
In October 2012, it was reported that Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer had separated.
November 2012: Crowe Considers Selling Stake in South Sydney Rabbitohs
In November 2012, the South Sydney Rabbitohs confirmed that Russell Crowe was considering selling his 37.5 percent stake in the club.
2012: Les Misérables Release
In 2012, Russell Crowe starred in Les Misérables, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
March 2013: Crowe to Retain Shareholding in Rabbitohs
At the Rabbitohs Annual General Meeting on March 3, 2013, Chairman Nick Pappas stated that Russell Crowe would not be selling his shareholding in the short-to-medium term and had no intention of selling at all.
June 2013: Endorsement of Julia Gillard
In June 2013, Russell Crowe endorsed former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard, publicly supporting her.
2013: Man of Steel Release
In 2013, Russell Crowe starred in Man of Steel, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
2013: Guest Presenter at Dally M Awards
In 2013, Russell Crowe was a guest presenter at the Dally M Awards, where he presented the prestigious Dally M Medal to winner Cooper Cronk.
2014: Noah Release
In 2014, Russell Crowe starred in Noah, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
2014: Rabbitohs Win NRL Premiership
In 2014, Russell Crowe was present at the NRL Grand Final when the South Sydney Rabbitohs won the NRL premiership for the first time in 43 years.
October 2016: Azealia Banks Incident
In October 2016, Azealia Banks filed a police report against Russell Crowe, alleging he choked and spat at her during a party. The case was later dropped. RZA confirmed Crowe spat 'on the floor', but condemned Banks' behavior, confirming Crowe's account that Banks threatened violence and Crowe removed her from the suite.
2016: The Nice Guys Release
In 2016, Russell Crowe starred in The Nice Guys, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
November 2017: Offer to Resettle Displaced Refugees
In November 2017, Russell Crowe offered to resettle displaced refugees who were being held in Australia's offshore detention facility on Manus Island, expressing his strong criticism of Australia's immigration detention policies.
2017: Formation of Indoor Garden Party and Promotion of "The Musical" album
In 2017, Russell Crowe and Doyle formed a new act called Indoor Garden Party with Samantha Barks, Scott Grimes, and Carl Falk. They appeared on The One Show to promote their album, "The Musical".
2017: The Mummy Release
In 2017, Russell Crowe starred in The Mummy, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
April 2018: Divorce from Danielle Spencer
In April 2018, Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer finalized their divorce.
2019: Fundraising for NSW RFS During Bushfires
During the Australian bushfires in 2019, Russell Crowe raised over A$400,000 for the NSW RFS (Rural Fire Service) by selling his South Sydney Rabbitohs hat in an online auction.
2019: Golden Globe Award for The Loudest Voice
In 2019, Russell Crowe won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his role in 'The Loudest Voice'.
August 2020: Donation to Rebuild Le Chef Restaurant
In August 2020, Russell Crowe donated US$5,000 to a GoFundMe campaign to help rebuild Le Chef, a restaurant destroyed in the 2020 Beirut explosion. Crowe's donation was made in honor of Anthony Bourdain, and the fundraiser ultimately exceeded its initial goal.
2020: Fundraising for NSW RFS During Bushfires
During the Australian bushfires in 2020, Russell Crowe raised over A$400,000 for the NSW RFS (Rural Fire Service) by selling his South Sydney Rabbitohs hat in an online auction.
May 2022: Narration for Labor Party Election Campaign
In May 2022, Russell Crowe narrated an advertisement for the Australian Labor Party's election campaign.
2022: Thor: Love and Thunder Release
In 2022, Russell Crowe starred in Thor: Love and Thunder, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
June 2023: Donation of Concert Revenue to Flood Victims
In June 2023, Russell Crowe and the organizers of his band Indoor Garden Party's concert in Bologna agreed to donate the entire revenue from the event to support the victims of the Emilia-Romagna floods.
June 2023: Indoor Garden Party Concert in Bologna
On June 27, 2023, Russell Crowe performed in Bologna with his band Indoor Garden Party at the Teatro Comunale Nouveau. The concert was a sell-out success, and all proceeds were donated to flood victims of Emilia-Romagna.
July 2023: Mock Phone Conversation with Cicero
In July 2023, while visiting the archaeological site of Ostia Antica in Italy, Russell Crowe, to entertain fans of "Gladiator", pretended to have a phone conversation with Cicero, the servant of his character Maximus, referencing his death in the film.
2024: Land of Bad Release
In 2024, Russell Crowe starred in Land of Bad, which was one of his most acclaimed and highest-grossing films.
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