biography
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Reed, (Robert) Oliver
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1938–99)
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| biography:
| Film actor, born in London, UK, the nephew of Sir Carol Reed. Educated at Ewel Castle, he became known through his role as Bill Sykes in Carol Reed's musical, Oliver! (1968). His many films include Women in Love (1969), The Devils (1971), Three Musketeers (1974), Second Chance (1983), Treasure Island (1990), Funny Bones (1995), and Parting Shots (1998). Often in the public eye for his behaviour off as well as on screen, a volume of autobiography, Reed All About Me, appeared in 1979. He died during the filming of Gladiator which was released in 2000. |
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