Bio copied from Wikipedia: "Rodney Stephen Steiger (April 14, 1925 – July 9, 2002) was an American actor, noted for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. Cited as "one of Hollywood's most charismatic and dynamic stars",^[1] he is closely associated with the art of method acting, embodying the characters he played, which at times led to clashes with directors and co-stars.