Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider (1932–2008) was an American actor best remembered for his iconic role as Chief Brody in Jaws (1975) and its sequel. He was nominated for two Academy Awards—for The French Connection and All That Jazz. With a background in theatre and boxing, Scheider brought a gritty realism to his roles in thrillers, dramas, and science fiction, including Blue Thunder, 2010, and Marathon Man.