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The Mummy
As the head of the mysterious Prodigium, Crowe's Dr. Henry Jekyll helps Tom Cruise's Nick Morton realize the danger the world is in.
Universal Pictures
American Gangster
Crowe's Detective Richie Roberts takes on drug kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington).
Universal Pictures
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
During the Napoleonic wars, Crowe's British Captain Aubrey pursues a French vessel seeking to expand the emperor's reach.
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A Beautiful Mind
The actor took home the Golden Globe for Best Actor for his portrayal of mathematician John Nash.
DreamWorks
Gladiator
It was clear all were entertained, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who awarded Crowe with the Best Actor award for the 2000 film.
Touchstone Pictures
The Insider
Nominated for an Oscar, Crowe stars as a whistle blower exposing his former employer, a tobacco company.

