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Born in New Zealand · Nationalities New Zealander, Australian — Culture / media / celebrities
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Coffs Harbour fight followed by alleged attempt to sell video for money” and “Confrontation with BAFTA producer after speech was cut short”.
Profile No. 0697 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2025–2026
Crowe publicly criticised Gladiator II, arguing in particular that its creators had not understood the first film and that the sequel lacked a moral heart.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2016
Following an altercation at a Beverly Hills party, Azealia Banks accused Crowe of choking her, throwing her out and using racial insults. Crowe and several witnesses gave a different account, saying that she had threatened people with a glass.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2015
Crowe stated that some older actresses were making things difficult for themselves by continuing to seek roles as young women, sparking debate about sexism and ageism in Hollywood.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2011
Crowe denounced infant circumcision on Twitter in highly aggressive terms, prompting accusations of insensitivity towards Jewish and Muslim traditions.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2005
In New York, Crowe threw a telephone that injured the Mercer Hotel concierge's face after failing to make an international call. He was arrested and charged.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2004
Crowe acknowledged fighting his bodyguard Mark "Spud" Carroll during a crew party in Canada.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
1999–2002
Protagonist not prosecuted — these proceedings are not counted in their formal charges or convictions.
A fight involving Crowe in Coffs Harbour in 1999 was filmed. Several men were subsequently accused of trying to obtain money by threatening to sell the footage.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2002
After part of his BAFTA speech was cut from the television broadcast, Crowe angrily confronted producer Malcolm Gerrie and pinned him against a wall, according to published accounts.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
2002
Crowe and New Zealand businessman Eric Watson fought in a London restaurant; police questioned Crowe.
Last verified: 5 September 2026
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