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Chapter 23 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes how Crowe had been interested in the story of the boxer James Braddock for years and how his pursuit and passion for a movie project about it convinced director Ron Howard to get involved. Their creation "Cinderella Man," tells the story of Braddock and how he overcame the odds. Crowe also become a family man at this time, having a son and another on the way, and continued to pursue his music with other bands.

Chapter 20 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes a stressful time for Crowe, as his work's hectic pace took its toll on the actor. His stress reportedly resulted in several reported scuffles, including one where he physically and verbally attacked Malcolm Gerrie, the director of a British awards show, for which he later apologized. He decided to take a break to be with his family, and publicly declared his love for actress Danielle Spencer, who later became his wife.

Chapter 22 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes the pre-wedding activities and preparations and the simple, intimate wedding of Crowe and Danielle Spencer. The private ceremony was held in Crowe's Nana Glen farm in Australia, and was attended by close family, friends, and a few celebrity guests. The couple both wore Giorgio Armani, and Crowe serenaded his new bride during the wedding reception. Both also expressed their desire to immediately start a family.

Chapter 21 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes the hard work and preparation Crowe had done for his role as English naval captain, Jack Aubrey, in the film "Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World," directed by Peter Weir. Crowe forced himself to overcome his fear of the sea, caused by some traumatic experiences in his childhood. In the end, the film was reportedly a success, and earned ten Oscar nominations, however, it did not include one for the actor.

Chapter 19 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes Crowe's tenacity and determination in portraying the challenging role of real-life schizophrenic mathematician John Forbes Nash Junior in the film "A Beautiful Mind," directed by Ron Howard. He did the research and spread out his acting abilities for the film. Crowe's attitude towards fame is described, and he comments on the frivolous aspects of being a celebrity.

Chapter 18 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes Crowe's love and passion for his music, and how his rock 'n' roll band named Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts (TOFOG) has benefited from his popularity. Crowe and the band did not sign up for a major record company, but decided to go on a major tour and played in places including New Zealand, Sydney, New South Wales, Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas. Crowe's passion for songwriting, as evidenced by his lyrics, is also described.

Chapter 17 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes the grueling conditions that Crowe had endured during the filming of "Proof Of Life," set in Ecuador. The film is about a kidnapped engineer, and Crowe plays Terry Thorne, the ex-soldier who handles kidnap for ransom cases, and eventually falls in love with the hostage's wife, played by actress Meg Ryan. Crowe and Ryan, who was married to actor Dennis Quaid, then received some backlash for having a real life affair.

Chapter 16 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes the excitement surrounding Crowe during the Oscar Awards season, as he had been nominated for Best Actor for his role in "Gladiator." Before the awards night however, events describing a very brief meeting with singer Courtney Love are mentioned. Crowe brought girlfriend Danielle Spencer and his parents to the Oscars, where he won the coveted award. His acceptance speech is also described.

Chapter 15 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes Crowe's experiences while shooting for the film "Gladiator," set during the time of the Roman Empire, and by portraying the role of general Maximus Decimus Meridius, pushed him to a new level of stardom. Despite the role's physical demands, Crowe displayed his skill and talent, and earned the respect of the film's director Ridley Scott. According to the chapter, the film was an enormous success and made Crowe a certified movie star.

Chapter 14 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes Crowe's physical and emotional journey as he took on the role of real-life scientist Doctor Jeffrey Wigand, in the film "The Insider." Wigand's life was adversely changed after revealing the deceitful practices of the tobacco company he worked for. Crowe had to gain a lot of weight and look a lot older for the role, and also felt Wigand's painful journey. He won critical praise and Best Actor nominations for the role.

Chapter 13 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes how Crowe's role as Bud White, a 1950s Los Angeles policeman in "L.A. Confidential" gave him invaluable acting experience and pushed him to stardom. He praises the film's director Curtis Hanson, as well as the rest of the ensemble cast he worked with, including Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Kim Basinger. After filming, he took a long break before taking on a role in the Disney movie "Mystery, Alaska."

Chapter 12 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes Crowe's farm in New South Wales, which is managed by his parents and elder brother Terry. It is suggested that the farm provides him a peaceful retreat from the city life of Sydney, New South Wales, as well as the hectic pace of Los Angeles, California, where his work often takes him. He had it renovated, brought in numerous animals and cherishes his simple farmer lifestyle whenever he stays there.

Chapter 11 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes the subsequent U.S. film roles Crowe finally received after getting exposure from the movie "The Quick And The Dead." He landed a role in the cyber thriller "Virtuosity" as SID 6.7, a computer-generated villain, with actor Denzel Washington. Other films followed including "Rough Magic" and "Breaking Up" with actress Salma Hayek. His relationship with Danielle Spencer ended reportedly due to their busy careers.

Chapter 10 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explores Crowe's experiences in his first Hollywood break in the western film "The Quick And The Dead" with actress Sharon Stone, who became an avid supporter and friend of his. He welcomed his third lead role as Cort, and it is suggested that both he and Stone shared a sexual chemistry that became evident in their sex scene, which was eventually cut. When the movie was finally released, it received mixed reviews.

Chapter 9 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It describes how Crowe, while in the middle of negotiations for a part in the Hollywood film "The Quick And The Dead" with actress Sharon Stone, decided to play a rugby playing gay man in the Australian drama film "The Sum of Us." He considered it another acting challenge, stubbornly ignoring the criticism he would possibly face. The film was successful in the box office, but had mixed responses due to its controversial theme.

Chapter 8 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explores Crowe's early experiences and frustrations in pursuing his acting ambitions in Hollywood, California. In 1992, he hired George Freeman, an agent from the International Creative Management, but still did not have much progress in getting significant acting jobs. He did a Canadian film called "For The Moment" but his frustrations pushed him to head to Nevada, a time when actress Sharon Stone made a call to his agent.

Chapter 7 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explores Crowe's experience in playing the part of The man who desires to tame a free-spirited stallion named Thowra, in the film "The Silver Brumby," originally from an Australian children's classic. He won praise for his physical skills and as a horseman, and thoroughly enjoyed the role. After the film's release, he was preparing for a theatre role but was deterred by the flu, and suddenly had time for a long-awaited break.

Chapter 6 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It shows how Crowe physically and mentally transformed himself in his next role as a neo-Nazi gang leader named Hando for the movie "Romper Stomper," directed by Geoffrey Wright. Crowe had shaved his head, adopted a menacing attitude, and read about Nazi ideology. The chapter also cites that the role won him a Best Actor award from the Australian Film Institute, and the film was a box office success, but was criticized due to its violent and racist theme.

Chapter 5 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explores Crowe's experiences in his next few film roles after "The Crossing." He played a kind dishwasher in the movie "Proof," an ambitious moccasin sales executive in "Spotswood" opposite actor Anthony Hopkins, from whom he received some acting advice, and a sexually inexperienced warehouse supervisor in "Love In Limbo." It was also during this time that he started a romantic relationship with actress Danielle Spencer.

Chapter 4 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It shows how Crowe's second film role in the movie "The Crossing," directed by George Ogilvie, would be pivotal both for his professional and personal life. It offered him a wealth of acting experience, portraying country farm boy Johnny, and introduced him to his future wife, co-star Danielle Spencer. The role also won him good reviews and a Best Lead Actor nomination from the Australian Film Industry.

Chapter 3 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explores how Crowe started to seriously pursue his acting ambitions, by playing different characters on the stage productions of "The Rocky Horror Show" in New Zealand and later in Australia, and showed such acting prowess. While in Australia, he experienced hard financial times, and also dealt with the death of his beloved grandfather. But he soon had small television jobs, and then landed his first film role in "Blood Oath."

Chapter 2 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explains that Crowe ventured into singing in his teen years back in New Zealand, to separate himself from his cousins who were popular athletes. He changed his name to Russ le Roq, and his first few record singles, some with a previous band named Russ le Roq And The Romantics, were all unsuccessful, but he always projected otherwise. Musicians who became permanent friends of his were Tom Sharplin and guitarist Dean Cochran.

Chapter 1 of the book "Russell Crowe: The Biography" is presented. It explores the early childhood of actor Russell Crowe, who was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 7, 1964. When Crowe was four years old, his parents, Alex and Jocelyn Crowe, and eldest son Terry, transferred their family to Sydney, New South Wales, where they catered food for television and movie sets. It was there where Crowe first discovered his passion for acting, and was given a chance to act in a few small roles.

Chapter 14 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It relates the treatment of John Thaw after being diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. It discusses his suffering from this illness. It also explores the death of Thaw on February 21, 2002 at his family home in Wiltshire, England.

Chapter 13 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It examines the final episode of the television program "The Remorseful Day" which depicts the death of Inspector Morse. It discusses how the audience reacted when they heard that Colin Dexter passed the death sentence on his protagonist after 32 television films and 13 novels spanning for 25 years.

Chapter 12 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It offers information on the film "Goodnight Mister Tom," an adaptation of the book by Michelle Magorian. It also describes Thaw's role in the film as Tom Oakley, a white-bearded widower who was involved with a nine-year-old Willie Beech.

Chapter 11 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It relates the rocky relationship of Thaw and Sheila Hancock that resulted to their separation. It discusses the life of Hancock since leaving her home. It examines the impact of separation on their children.

Chapter 10 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It offers information on the television program "Kavanagh QC." It describes the role of Thaw as James Kavanagh in the series which has similarity in the role he played as Inspector Morse. It also explores his life as an actor.

Chapter 9 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It offers information on the film "A Year in Provence," an adaptation of a popular book by Peter Mayle. It relates how Mayle got the interest to write the book. It describes Thaw's role in this film adaptation.

Chapter 8 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It describes his role in the television program "Inspector Morse." It discusses the success of the show which completed five series and attracted millions of audience. It relates his experience in the show which placed him into the stardom.

Chapter 7 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It discusses how Thaw got the chance to portray Inspector Morse in the television program "Inspector Morse." Thaw has become an international celebrity because of his remarkable acting ability in television, theater and film.

Chapter 6 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It discusses his life as an actor. It relates Thaw's big break in theater, with the play "Night and Day" which he portrayed the role of Australian journalist Dick Wagner. It also explores his appearance in several films including "The Bofors Gun" and "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner."

Chapter 5 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It discusses the success of Thaw's television program "The Sweeney." It describes his role in the show as a detective inspector that attracts various audience. The show turned Thaw into a sex symbol and placed him into the stardom.

Chapter 3 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It discusses his life as an actor. It explores how Thaw, who came from a broken home, became a celebrity at his secondary school because of his remarkable acting ability. It relates his big breaks in television programs "The Avengers" and "Redcap."

Chapter 4 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It profiles actress Sheila Hancock. It discusses the first meeting of Hancock and John Thaw, as well as their intimate relationship. It also recalls the death of his mother Dorothy in stomach cancer on February 2, 1974.

Chapter 2 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It discusses the nature of Thaw's job before he entered the acting career. During his childhood, Thaw was already passionate in acting until he got a chance to audition for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England. This was the start of his acting ability that made him a remarkable actor in industry.

Chapter 1 of the book "John Thaw: The Biography," by Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank is presented. It reminisces the birth of English actor John Thaw, son of John Edward Thaw and Dorothy Thaw, on January 3, 1942 in Manchester, England. It recalls the childhood of Thaw and the good relations of his family.