Given his roles in many Hollywood blockbusters like Gladiator, Cinderella Man, Robin Hood, Man of Steel and many other movies, it probably comes as no surprise that Russell Crowe’s net worth is quite a blockbuster as well.
Not everything is perfect for Crowe at the moment, as he’s recently finalized a high-profile divorce from his former wife Danielle Spencer late last year and is preparing a ‘divorce auction’ as a result. Still, Crowe’s prolific acting career has made him one of Hollywood’s top draws over the years, something not likely to change soon.
But just who is Russell Crowe? What is his net worth? Here’s everything you need to know about the Gladiator actor.
Russell Crowe, seen here in Gladiator, has been one of Hollywood's top actors for many years
Who is Russell Crowe?
Russell Crowe is an actor and musician who’s appeared in hit films such as Gladiator, Cinderella Man, Robin Hood, Man of Steel, Noah and many others.
Crowe was born in in Wellington, New Zealand on April 7, 1964.
His family relocated to Sydney, Australia when he was four-years-old. Crowe attended school until age 16 when he left to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional actor.
After spending some time playing guitar in a band and managing a music venue, Crowe worked in several theater productions before landing an appearance on the TV show Neighboursin 1987. He later made his feature film debut in the 1990 film Prisoners of the Sun and later won acclaim for his role in the 1992 movie Romper Stomper.
Crowe continued to build his resume steadily throughout the 1990s, earning critical acclaim for his roles in films like L.A. Confidential in 1997 and The Insider in 1999.
He truly became an international box office star in 2000 when he played the starring role of General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the historical epic blockbuster Gladiator. He film was a global commercial and critical smash, winning him an Oscar for Best Actor.
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Crowe soon followed up his success in Gladiator by appearing in successful films like A Beautiful Mind in 2001, Cinderella Man in 2005 and American Gangster in 2007. His role in A Beautiful Mind, where he portrayed Nobel Prize recipient and mathematician John F. Nash, earned him especially critical praise, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.
More recently, Crowe has continued to be a major box office draw, making appearances in movies like 2010’s Robin Hood, 2012’s Les Miserables and 2013’s Man of Steel, among others.
Throughout his career, Crowe has consistently earned critical acclaim, garnering award nominations and wins at the Academy Awards, SAG Awards, BAFTA Awards, MTV Movie Awards and others.
How old is Russell Crowe?
Russell Crowe is 53-years-old.
He was born on April 7, 1964.
What is Russell Crowe’s net worth?
Russell Crowe’s net worth is about AU$123.5 million(£67.4m), per Celebrity Net Worth.
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How does Russell Crowe make his money?
Russell Crowe draws his wealth from his very successful acting career.
Crowe got his start in show business after appearing in the Australian TV show Neighbours in 1987. He soon moved to the silver screen, making his feature film debut in 1990 in Prisoners in the Sun and winning acclaim for his role in 1992’s Romper Stomper.
After finding critical success in films like 1997’s L.A. Confidential and 1999’s The Insider, Crowe became a household name after his starring role in the 2000 historical epic blockbuster Gladiator. He soon followed up his success with appearances in movies such as 2001’s A Beautiful Mind, 2003’s Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and 2005’s Cinderella Man.
In more recent years, Crowe has continued to find success in films such as 2010’s Robin Hood, 2012’s Les Miserables, 2013’s Man of Steel and 2017’s The Mummy.
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In addition, Crowe has also been the co-owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL team since 2006.
It’s likely his divorce, finalized in late 2017, will have at least some impact on his net worth, as he’s preparing to sell some of his career memorabilia in a AU$4.6 million ‘divorce auction.’
His former wife, Danielle Spencer, reportedly received AU$26 million in settlement payments as well as ownership of the couple’s luxury estate in Sydney.
Who is Russell Crowe’s wife?
Russell Crowe is not currently married.
Previously, he was married to Australian actress Danielle Spencer from 2003 to 2017, though the couple separated in 2012 and later finalized their divorce in 2017.
He and Spencer have two children: Charles Spencer Crowe, born on December 21, 2003 and Tennyson Spencer Crowe, born on July 7, 2006.
According to Who’s Dated Who, Crowe has also been in relationships with Jamie O’Neal in 1988, Jodie Foster in 1999, Meg Ryan from 1999 to 2001 and Erica Baxter in 2001.
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Russell Crowe movies
Russell Crowe boasts an extensive filmography from his prolific acting career.
He first got his start in show business after appearing in the TV series Neighbours in 1987. Crowe later took his career to the big screen, making his feature film debut in 1990’s Prisoners of the Sun before garnering critical acclaim in 1997’s L.A. Confidential and 1999’s The Insider.
His breakout role came when he starred in the 2000 ancient Rome drama Gladiator, which transformed him into one of Hollywood’s top commodities virtually overnight. Crowe soon followed up his critical and commercial blockbuster success in Gladiator with appearances in 2001’s A Beautiful Mind, 2003’s Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, 2005’s Cinderella Man and 2007’s 3:10 to Yuma.
More recently, Crowe has also appeared in films such as 2010’s Robin Hood, 2012’s Les Miserables and 2016’s The Nice Guys. His latest film, Boy Erased, is currently in postproduction and slated to open on September 28, 2018 in the United States.
Russell Crowe divorce
Crowe was previously married to Danielle Spencer from 2003 to 2017 after being in an on-off relationship with her since 1989.
However, the couple separated in 2012 and later finalized their divorce in December 2017. Spencer reportedly received a $26 million settlement and ownership of their mansion in Sydney.
In response to the divorce, Crowe was preparing to hold a ‘divorce auction’ to offload millions of dollars’ worth of collectibles and film memorabilia.
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Who is Danielle Spencer?
Danielle Spencer is an actress and singer from Australia who was married to Russell Crowe from 2003 to 2017.
Spencer was born on May 16, 1969.
She split her time between Australia and the UK growing up and soon became involved in the entertainment business, following in the footsteps of her father, Don Spencer, a TV show host and musician.
Spencer began her career in 1989 in the TV series The Flying Doctors and subsequently appeared on a number of other TV shows, including Mission Top Secret in 1991, Home and Away in 1995 and All Saints in 2000.
She’s also released two musical albums: White Monkey in May 2002 and Calling All Magicians in February 2010.
What is Danielle Spencer’s net worth?
Danielle Spencer’s net worth is approximately AU$13 million (£7.1m), according to Celebrity Net Worth.
