Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 - February 10, 2008) was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is most recognized for his portrayal of police chief Martin C. Brody in Jaws, choreographer and filmmaker Joe Gideon in All That Jazz, detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in The French Connection, and Captain Nathan Bridger in the science fiction television series seaQuest DSV. Scheider's final role in the 2011 thriller Iron Cross was released posthumously after his passing on February 10, 2008. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award during his illustrious career. Allmovie hailed him as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors".
Known For
Jaws
(1975)
Police Chief Martin Brody
The Punisher
(2004)
Frank Castle, Sr.
Sorcerer
(1977)
Jackie Scanlon / 'Juan Dominguez'
Naked Lunch
(1991)
Dr. Benway
Jaws 2
(1978)
Police Chief Martin Brody
Blue Thunder
(1983)
Murphy
The Rainmaker
(1997)
Wilfred Keeley
Marathon Man
(1976)
Doc
Klute
(1971)
Frank Ligourin
2010
(1984)
Dr. Heywood Floyd
Romeo Is Bleeding
(1993)
Don Falcone
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
(1985)
Narrator (voice)
The French Connection
(1971)
Buddy Russo
The Russia House
(1990)
Russell
All That Jazz
(1979)
Joe Gideon
The Assassination
(1972)
Michael Howard
Full Filmography
Acting
A Wind from the South
(1955)
Dancer (uncredited)
The Curse of the Living Corpse
(1964)
Philip Sinclair
Smiles
(1964)
Paper Lion
(1968)
Man (uncredited)
Stiletto
(1969)
Bennett
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
(1970)
Mark
Loving
(1970)
Skip
Klute
(1971)
Frank Ligourin
The French Connection
(1971)
Buddy Russo
The Outside Man
(1972)
Lenny
The Assassination
(1972)
Michael Howard
Assignment: Munich
(1972)
Jack Webster
To Be Young, Gifted and Black
(1972)
The Seven-Ups
(1973)
Buddy - Seven-Up
New England Our Way
(1974)
Himself
Jaws
(1975)
Police Chief Martin Brody
Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York
(1975)
Sam Stoneman
Marathon Man
(1976)
Doc
Sorcerer
(1977)
Jackie Scanlon / 'Juan Dominguez'
Jaws 2
(1978)
Police Chief Martin Brody
Last Embrace
(1979)
Harry Hannan
All That Jazz
(1979)
Joe Gideon
Still of the Night
(1982)
Doctor Sam Rice
Blue Thunder
(1983)
Murphy
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
(1983)
Jacobo Timerman
2010
(1984)
Dr. Heywood Floyd
Tiger Town
(1984)
Billy Young
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
(1985)
Narrator (voice)
52 Pick-Up
(1986)
Harry Mitchell
The Men's Club
(1986)
Cavanaugh
Follies: In Concert
(1986)
Narrator
Cohen and Tate
(1989)
Cohen
Night Game
(1989)
Seaver
Listen to Me
(1989)
Charlie Nichols
The Russia House
(1990)
Russell
The Fourth War
(1990)
Col. Jack Knowles
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
(1990)
Paul Marish
Bob Fosse: Steam Heat
(1990)
Joe Gideon (archive footage)
Naked Lunch
(1991)
Dr. Benway
Romeo Is Bleeding
(1993)
Don Falcone
Wild Justice
(1994)
Peter Stride
The Making of 'Jaws'
(1995)
Self
The Rainmaker
(1997)
Wilfred Keeley
The Peacekeeper
(1997)
President Robert Baker
Plato's Run
(1997)
Senarkian
The Myth of Fingerprints
(1997)
Hal
Executive Target
(1997)
President Carlson
The Definite Maybe
(1997)
Eddie Jacobson
The Rage
(1997)
Evasive Action
(1998)
Enzo Marcelli
Money Play$
(1998)
Johnny Tobin
The White Raven
(1998)
Tom Heath
Better Living
(1998)
Larry
World's Deadliest Sea Creatures
(1998)
Narrator
Silver Wolf
(1999)
John Rockwell
Daybreak
(2000)
Stan Marshall
RKO 281
(2000)
George Schaefer
Chain of Command
(2000)
President Jack Cahill
The Doorway
(2000)
Professor Lamont
Falling Through
(2000)
Earl
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
(2000)
Self
Time Lapse
(2001)
Agent La Nova
Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man'
(2001)
Self
The Making of Jaws 2
(2001)
Self (archive footage)
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'
(2001)
Self
Texas '46
(2002)
Colonel Gartner
King of Texas
(2002)
Henry Westover
Red Serpent
(2002)
Hassan
Angels Don't Sleep Here
(2002)
Mayor Harry S. Porter
Regulus: The First Nuclear Missile Submarines
(2002)
Narrator
Dracula II: Ascension
(2003)
Cardinal Siqueros
Citizen Verdict
(2003)
Bull Tyler
A Decade Under the Influence
(2003)
Self
The Punisher
(2004)
Frank Castle, Sr.
Hollywood's Creepiest Creatures
(2004)
Self
Dracula III: Legacy
(2005)
Cardinal Siqueros
Love Thy Neighbor
(2005)
Fred
Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'
(2006)
Self
The Poet
(2007)
Rabbi
If I Didn't Care
(2007)
Linus
Chicago 10
(2008)
Judge Julius Hoffman (voice)
Dark Honeymoon
(2008)
Sam
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of 'Jaws'
(2009)
Narrator / Self
Iron Cross
(2009)
Joseph
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
(2023)
Self (archive footage)