Rodney Stephen Steiger (/ ˈstaɪɡər / STY-gər; April 14, 1925 – July 9, 2002) was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters.

Steiger made a name for himself in many different types of roles, from a crooked promoter in The Harder They Fall (1956) to the title character in Al Capone (1959).

Rod Steiger was an American actor who used the techniques of method acting—enhanced by his powerful delivery and intensity—to inhabit a wide variety of complex characters during a half …

Rod Steiger (1925-2002) was an acclaimed American actor known for his intense and emotionally charged performances. Born in Westhampton, New York, he served in the U.S. Navy during …

Apr 13, 2025 · Rod Steiger is primarily remembered for his tough guys in such films as "Al Capone," "The Big Knife" and his Oscar-winning performance in "In the Heat of the Night."

Jul 9, 2002 · Rodney Stephen "Rod" Steiger (April 14, 1925 – July 9, 2002) was a European-American actor known for his performances in such films as In the Heat of the Night, …

Steiger was married five times, and had a daughter, opera singer Anna Steiger, and a son, Michael Steiger. He died of pneumonia and kidney failure as a result of complications from …

Rod Steiger AKA Rodney Stephen Steiger Born: 14-Apr - 1925 Birthplace: Westhampton, NY Died: 9-Jul - 2002 Location of death: Los Angeles, CA Cause of death: Kidney failure …

Rod Steiger was an American actor who had an extensive career in film, television, and stage. [1] He made his stage debut in 1946 with Civic Repertory Theatre's production of the melodrama …

Jul 10, 2002 · Rod Steiger was an Oscar-winning actor with a chameleon-like ability to inhabit diverse characters. He gave particularly memorable performances in "The Pawnbroker" (1964) …