Rodney Stephen Steiger was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. Ranked as "one of Hollywood's most charismatic and dynamic stars", he is closely
Harry Baur
…labelled as a Jew but confirmed freemason. He was released in April 1943, but died in Paris shortly after in mysterious circumstances. American actor Rod Steiger cited Baur as one of his favorite actors who had exerted a major influence on his craft and career. Monsieur Lecoq (1914…
Steiger in 1964
Steiger attended West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, where he showed an early interest in acting.
Steiger with Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront (1954)
Steiger as film tycoon Stanley Shriner Hoff in The Big Knife (1955)