Roy Scheider (November 10, 1932 – February 10, 2008) was an American actor best known for his role as Police Chief Martin Brody in the classic film Jaws (1975). Born in Orange, New Jersey, he served in the U.S. Air Force before pursuing acting. Scheider gained critical acclaim for his performance in The French Connection (1971), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He received a second Oscar nomination for Best Actor for All That Jazz (1979). Known for his deep voice, rugged looks, and nuanced acting, Scheider became a prominent figure in 1970s and 1980s cinema. He also starred in Marathon Man, Blue Thunder, and 2010. He died from multiple myeloma at age 75.
