Oliver Reed

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/oliver-reed

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1. When was Oliver Reed born?February 13, 1938
2. Where was Oliver Reed born?Wimbledon, London, England
3. What is Oliver Reed known for?Starred in 'Oliver!' (1968), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture
4. What is the career?Actor with a career spanning over 40 years, from 1955 to 1999
5. What is the final film?Gladiator (2000), for which he received posthumous award nominations
6. Who was Oliver Reed?Oliver Reed was a famous British actor known for his strong, intense performances in movies.

Emblematic Brit-flick Icon: A quintessential symbol of British cinema, representing a particular era or style of filmmaking.
Posthumous Recognition: Awards or honors received by someone after their death.
Counter-Culture: A way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm.
Thespian: An archaic term for an actor or actress, often implying a dramatic or theatrical flair.