Oliver Reed
Oliver Reed, an English actor whose tumultuous life paralleled his on-screen intensity, rose to prominence in Hammer Horror films before cementing his legacy with roles in "Oliver!" and "Women in Love." His portrayal of Antonius Proximo in "Gladiator" marked his final performance and earned him a posthumous BAFTA nomination. Throughout his career, Reed oscillated between critical acclaim and personal turmoil, becoming an emblematic figure in British cinema through collaborations with directors like Michael Winner and Ken Russell. His enduring popularity, however, was often overshadowed by a notorious reputation for alcoholism, earning him the dubious title of Britain's thirstiest thespian.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
80 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Director of Devils | Self | Film |
| 2005 | Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' | Self | Film |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Proximo | Film |
| 1999 | Parting Shots | Jamie Campbell-Stewart | Film |
| 1999 | Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 1998 | The Incredible Adventures of Marco Polo | Captain Cornelius Donovan | Film |
| 1998 | Jeremiah | General Safan | Film |
| 1995 | Funny Bones | Dolly Hopkins | Film |
| 1993 | Return to Lonesome Dove | Gregor Dunnigan | TV |
| 1992 | Severed Ties | Dr. Hans Vaughan | Film |
| 1991 | The Pit and the Pendulum | Cardinal | Film |
| 1991 | Prisoner of Honor | Gen. de Boisdeffre | Film |
| 1990 | Treasure Island | Billy Bones | Film |
| 1990 | A Ghost in Monte Carlo | The Rajah | Film |
| 1990 | Hired to Kill | Michael Bartos | Film |
| 1989 | The Revenger | Jack Fisher | Film |
| 1989 | The Return of the Musketeers | Athos | Film |
| 1989 | The House of Usher | Roderick Usher | Film |
| 1988 | Skeleton Coast | Captain Simpson | Film |
| 1988 | Captive Rage | General Belmondo | Film |
| 1988 | The Lady and the Highwayman | Sir Phillip Gage | Film |
| 1988 | Rage to Kill | General Turner | Film |
| 1987 | Gor | Sarm | Film |
| 1987 | The Misfit Brigade | The General | Film |
| 1987 | Master of Dragonard Hill | Captain Shanks | Film |
| 1986 | Castaway | Gerald Kingsland | Film |
| 1986 | Captive | Gregory Le Vay | Film |
| 1983 | Fanny Hill | Edward Widdlecome | Film |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Lonnegan | Film |
| 1983 | Spasms | Jason Kincaid | Film |
| 1981 | Lion of the Desert | General Rodolfo Graziani | Film |
| 1981 | Venom | Dave Averconnelly | Film |
| 1981 | Condorman | Krokov | Film |
| 1980 | Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype | Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype | Film |
| 1979 | The Brood | Dr. Hal Raglan | Film |
| 1978 | The Big Sleep | Eddie Mars | Film |
| 1978 | Tomorrow Never Comes | Jim Wilson | Film |
| 1977 | The Prince and the Pauper | Miles Hendon | Film |
| 1976 | Burnt Offerings | Ben Rolf | Film |
| 1976 | The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday | Joe Knox | Film |
| 1976 | The Sell Out | Gabriel Lee | Film |
| 1975 | Tommy | Frank | Film |
| 1975 | Royal Flash | Otto von Bismarck | Film |
| 1975 | Lisztomania | Princess Carolyn's Servant | Film |
| 1974 | And Then There Were None | Hugh Lombard | Film |
| 1974 | The Four Musketeers | Athos | Film |
| 1974 | Blue Blood | Tom the butler | Film |
| 1974 | Mahler | Train Conductor | Film |
| 1973 | Revolver | Vito Cipriani | Film |
| 1973 | The Three Musketeers | Athos | Film |
| 1972 | The Triple Echo | Arthur, the Sergeant | Film |
| 1972 | Sitting Target | Harry Lomart | Film |
| 1972 | Z.P.G. | Russ | Film |
| 1971 | The Devils | Father Urbain Grandier | Film |
| 1971 | The Hunting Party | Frank Calder | Film |
| 1970 | Take a Girl Like You | Patrick Standish | Film |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Michael Caldwell | Film |
| 1969 | Hannibal Brooks | Brooks | Film |
| 1969 | The Assassination Bureau | Ivan Dragomiloff | Film |
| 1969 | Women in Love | Gerald Crich | Film |
| 1968 | Oliver! | Bill Sikes | Film |
| 1967 | The Jokers | David Tremayne | Film |
| 1967 | Dante's Inferno | Dante Gabriel Rossetti | Film |
| 1967 | The Shuttered Room | Ethan | Film |
| 1967 | I'll Never Forget What's'isname | Andrew Quint | Film |
| 1966 | The Trap | La Bete | Film |
| 1965 | The Party's Over | Moise | Film |
| 1965 | The Brigand of Kandahar | Ali Kahn | Film |
| 1964 | The System | Tinker | Film |
| 1964 | R3 | Dr. Richard Franklin | TV |
| 1963 | The Scarlet Blade | Captain Sylvester | Film |
| 1963 | Paranoiac | Simon Ashby | Film |
| 1962 | The Damned | King | Film |
| 1962 | Captain Clegg | Harry Cobtree | Film |
| 1962 | The Pirates of Blood River | Pirate Brocaire | Film |
| 1961 | The Rebel | Artist in Cafe | Film |
| 1961 | The Curse of the Werewolf | Leon Corledo | Film |
| 1960 | Sword of Sherwood Forest | Lord Melton (uncredited) | Film |
| 1960 | Beat Girl | Plaid Shirt | Film |
| 1960 | The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll | Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited) | Film |
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