Oliver Reed

A charismatic actor with a larger-than-life persona battles his own demons as his legendary hellraiser lifestyle threatens to eclipse his thriving career.

Born

1938

Died

1999

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In short · Acted for five decades — 96 credits.

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Biography

Robert Oliver Reed was an English actor recognized for his upper-middle-class, masculine persona and a lifestyle characterized by heavy drinking and a "hellraiser" reputation. His career in acting lasted more than 40 years, from 1955 to 1999. In 1971, during his peak popularity, British exhibitors listed him as the fifth-most-popular star at the box office.

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