Russell Crowe is 62 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 7 April 1964.
New Zealand-born Australian actor who won an Oscar for Gladiator and starred in A Beautiful Mind and L.A. Confidential
Did you know?He is a co-owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, a professional rugby league team based in Australia.
Quick facts
Date of birth7 April 1964
Age62
NationalityNew Zealander-Australian
BirthplaceWellington, New Zealand
Occupationactor, film producer, singer
Editor's Take:
Russell Crowe brings intensity and physical force to almost every role. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, he first drew attention as a violent skinhead in Romper Stomper. Hollywood noticed him in L.A. Confidential. He then earned three Best Actor Oscar nominations in a row. He won for Gladiator, playing the Roman general turned fighter Maximus. In A Beautiful Mind he played mathematician John Nash. He also writes and performs music. He is a co-owner of the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league club.
Key Milestones
1992: Romper Stomper – breakthrough
1997: L.A. Confidential – film
1999: The Insider – Oscar nomination
2000: Gladiator – Oscar
Russell Ira Crowe (born 7 April 1964) is a New Zealand–born actor and film director. His work on screen has earned him various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globes.
Russell Crowe's birthday is April 7. He was born on April 7, 1964 in Wellington, New Zealand.
How old is Russell Crowe?
Russell Crowe is 62 years old, and turns 63 on his next birthday, April 7.
Who shares a birthday with Russell Crowe?
Famous people who share Russell Crowe's April 7 birthday include Jackie Chan, William Wordsworth, Gabriela Mistral, Gerhard Schröder and Francis Ford Coppola.
