Released 22 years ago, Ridley Scott's Gladiator was a box office success, grossing $457 million
worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2000. The film also won multiple awards,
including five at the 73rd Academy Awards and four at the BAFTA Awards. With a sequel is being
written, let's take a look back at the cast then, and see what they're up to now.
With his acting career started since the early 1980s,
Phoenix received further critical acclaim and first Academy Award nomination for
his portrayal of the evil emperor Commodus in Gladiator. The now 47-year-old actor was ranked
12th on the list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century by The New York Times.
A former model who had starred in music videos,
Djimon Hounsou gained further recognition as an actor for his role of Juba. The 57-year-old actor
will reprise his role as the wizard Shazam in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
Hagen, the Germanic warrior was one of the two biggest mainstream
film roles to date of German actor and former bodybuilder Ralf Möller.
Möller is now 63 years old.
Sven-Ole Thorsen, a Danish actor, stuntman, bodybuilder
and strongman competitor joined the cast of Gladiator as the unbeaten fighting legend
Tigris of Gaul. Born on September 24, 1944, he is now 77 years old.
A veteran theater actor, Derek Jacobi played the role of Senator Gracchus,
a man openly opposed to Commodus. Born on October 22, 1938, the respected actor is now 83 years old.
In Gladiator, actor David Schofield starred as Senator Falco, who helps
Commodus to consolidate his power. He was 49 then and is now 71 years old.
After playing Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, veteran actor Richard Harris
went on to star as Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films.
He passed away on October 25, 2002, at age 72.
For playing Antonius Proximo, the old, gruff gladiator trainer in Gladiator,
Oliver Reed was posthumously nominated for the BAFTA award. This was Reed's final
film appearance, as he died of heart attack during the filming, on May 2, 1999, aged 61.
Known mainly for his stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company,
John Shrapnel joined the cast Gladiator as senator Gaius, who allied with Maximus.
The actor died at his home in Suffolk on St Valentine's Day, February 14, 2020.
Cassius, the master of ceremonies for the gladiatorial games was portrayed by actor
David Hemmings. The actor died on December 3, 2003, at age 62 of a heart attack.
Scottish actor Tommy Flanagan was launched to fame after playing Maximus’ faithful friend
Cicero in Gladiator. Born on July 3, 1965, he is now 56 years old.
After his turn as General Quintus in Gladiator,
Tomas Arana continued to work steadily in the industry. As of now, the actor is 66 years old.
Gaining attention as a stand-up comedian, actor Omid Djalili took on the role of the slave trader
in the movie. The now 56-year-old actor is hosting the ITV game show Winning Combination.
Giannina Facio, the actress who starred as Maximus's wife in the movie was
actually the real-life partner of Gladiator director Ridley Scott.
Born on September 10, 1955, she is now 66 years old.
Italian actor Giorgio Cantarini was cast as the son of Maximus,
who is the same age as Lucilla's son Lucius. He was only 8 then and is now 29 years old.
Spencer Treat Clark landed some pretty high-profile gigs as a
child actor before signing on to play Lucius Verus,
son of Lucilla. Clark was born on September 24, 1987, which makes him 34 years old now.
In the role of Lucilla, Maximus's former lover and the older child of Marcus Aurelius,
Danish actress Connie Nielsen gained more attention of American and international audiences.
As of now, the actress is 56 years old.
Russell Crowe came to international attention and garnered numerous noble awards for his
performance in Gladiator. The 57-year-old A-list leading man will next portray Zeus
in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Thor: Love and Thunder, set to be released in May 2022.
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