Gladiator is an epic action movie starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nelson, among others, which not only became a box office hit after its premiere on May 5, 2000, but also achieved great success in all aspects, bringing a revival to the ancient historical epic genre. The film has won several awards for its outstanding performance, the most notable of which is Russell Crowe's Best Picture and Best Actor Academy Awards.
In recent years, these actors have all developed differently and they continue to achieve excellence in the film industry.
Russell Crowe (Maximus Dessimus Meridius) Russell Crowe is far from an ordinary Hollywood actor, he is also a filmmaker, director and musician. Since the shocking release of the historical blockbuster "Gladiator", he has attracted global attention. Over the course of his career, he has won numerous awards on films such as The Good Man, The Mummy and The Boy Erased. More recently, he appeared in the high-profile Showtime drama miniseries The Loudest Voice, based on Gabriel Sherman's best-selling book The Loudest Voice in the Room.
Joaquín Phoenix (Commodus) Joaquín Rafael Phoenix is an accomplished American actor, environmentalist, animal rights activist and producer. In addition to receiving a series of acting awards, he is also actively involved in directing music videos and producing films and TV shows. Since Gladiator, his acting talent has sparked global buzz, especially in Don't Worry, He Won't Go Too Far on Foot, Maria Magdalene, and the Batman spin-off series that tells the story of the beloved villain Joker. And the latest masterpiece, he will continue to challenge the peak of acting in Mike Mills' drama "C'mon C'mon".
Danish actress Connie Nelson (Lucilla) Danish actress Connie Nelson's superb acting skills in "Gladiator" are amazing, and her acting career has flourished, including "Mission to Mars", "One Hour Photo" and "The Hunt". However, it was in the Danish production of Brothers (English name Brødre) that she won the Bodil Award, which is the representative of the Best Actress Award in Denmark. In addition, she won the Best Actress Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival for her outstanding performance. The latest news shows that she will star in the upcoming movie "Nobody" released in 2021.
Derek Jacoby (Senator Gracchus) Derek Jacoby, the British actor and director is unique. From Grace of Monaco and My Week with Marilyn to Cinderella, his performances are magnificent. Surprisingly, however, he was knighted in 1994 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the arts. In 1989 he became a member of the Danish Order of Dannebrog and in 1994 he was awarded the title of Knight of the United Kingdom, which shows his outstanding contribution to the theatre world. And his last appearance was in the television series The Crown, where he played the Duke of Windsor, also known as Edward VIII.
Djimon Gaston Hounsou is an actor and model from Benin and the United States. He is widely recognized for his roles in Gladiator and In America. Not only did he play a decisive role in "Gladiator", he was also praised for playing the father of a child soldier in "Blood Diamond". And what is even more amazing is that before joining Marvel movies, he rose to prominence in DC Comics movies, playing the Fisher King in "Aquaman" and "Shazam! Play as the wizard Shazam! The latest news revealed that he will voice sumo wrestlers from the upcoming 2021 movie "Blazing Samurai".
Ralph Müller (Hagen) Ralph Rudolf Müller is a German actor and bodybuilder. He not only played the role of Hagen in "Gladiator", but also participated in many movies such as "Scorpion King". He was most recently featured as an actor in the 2014 action thriller Sabotage, but he will return to the big screen in 2020 to once again show his unique acting style.
Tommy Fragan (Cicero) Tommy Fragan is an actor from Scotland who has been widely praised for his outstanding performance in the Anarchy series. In "Gladiator", after he played the role of Cicero, a loyal friend of Maximus, his fame quickly spread. Not only that, but he also played Turck in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2", successfully conquering a wider audience. Maybe you remember his stunning performance in the music video for Korn's song "Rotting in Vain" in 2016. Recently, he will return to the high-profile TV series Westworld to continue his acting skills.
Spencer Treats Clark (Lucius Verus) Spencer Tritt Clark is an American actor whose name rose to fame after Gladiator and Indestructible. Since then, he has starred in a series of films such as "Mystic River", "The Last House on the Left", "Doing Nothing", including the psychological superhero thriller "Glass" released in 2019. He also shines in Sabrina's creepy adventure episodes.
David Schofield (Senator Falco) David Schofield is a British actor whose acting career has seen great success in the television series The Golden Band, The Footballer's Wife and Holby City. On the big screen, he was widely featured for playing Ian Mercer in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, in which he did many ulterior deeds for the aristocracy. His last appearance as an actor was in the series The Adventures of Paddington and Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators, where he presented a compelling role.
George Cantarini (son of Maximus) Giorgio Cantarini is an actor of Italian origin. In "Gladiator", as a child actor, he played the role of the son of Maximus.