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Editorial Review:
Russell Crowe's journey to the top of Hollywood's A-list is a story of incredible drive and talent. His powerful performance in Gladiator was a turning point, winning him an Oscar and major stardom. Almost overnight, he had the respect of the industry and off-screen romances with some of the world's most desirable women. These days, Crowe prefers life on his ranch in New South Wales, where he's been adapting to a quieter life as a husband and father. As for his career, stellar performances in films like A Beautiful Mind and his latest in Ridley Scott's A Good Year have firmly established his reputation as a serious actor. This new biography traces Crowe's life to date, from his roots in New Zealand to Hollywood superstardom.
Russell Crowe: The Biography Reviews:
Married, alot older than Russell Crowe, still love him 
2002-02-08 - Book is very informative,ejoyable to read and made me want to see more of him in movies. I would love to know him. He has a depth, intelligence and sensitivity to his soul.Most celebrities don't effect me that way.
Just the facts...Russell Crowe 101 
2001-10-13 - Usually when I read celebrity biographies, I don't know a whole lot about the person and want to know more. With this book, I bought it simply because I am a big fan of Russell Crowe's but wasn't expecting many new facts about someone I already feel I know quite a bit about. I found this to be true but it was an enjoyable read, nonetheless.
This book covers Crowe's life from his childhood in New Zealand and Australia, all the way through to his recent Academy Award victory and his most recent film, the Ron Howard-directed "A Beautiful Mind". I did like the authors' format of devoting an entire chapter to a single film or an aspect of Russell's life. If you're looking for information on a specific film, you can find the appropriate chapter immediately.
As a longtime fan who reads and collects articles and videotaped interviews from all over the world, my one main criticism is that the authors seemed to take most of their information and quotes directly from previous print and visual media. Now, I know this is an unauthorized biography; still, it would have been more interesting if they had possibly interviewed friends and co-stars themselves.
Still, they have painted what I feel is a fair, interesting portrait of a complex, intense man and a dedicated, talented actor. If you are a new Russell Crowe fan, this book will give you a lot of information, basic facts you'll want to know about him. If you're a longtime admirer, like myself, it won't tell you a whole lot you don't already know, but will be a good addition to your Crowe collection, anyway.
