Roy Scheider Roy Scheider Roy Richard Scheider (November 10, 1932 – February 10, 2008) was an American actor and amateur boxer. Scheider gained fame for his leading and supporting roles in several iconic films from the 1970s, playing NYPD Detective Buddy "Cloudy" Russo in "The French Connection" (1971); NYPD Detective Buddy Manucci in "The Seven Ups" (1973); Police Chief Martin Brody in "Jaws" (1975) and "Jaws 2" (1978); Doc in "Marathon Man" (1976); choreographer and film director Joe Gideon (whose character was based on Bob Fosse) in "All That Jazz" (which was written and directed by Fosse) (1979); and Dr. Heywood R.
Sideways Bob him on missions that literally drove him mad (though he already was a psychopath before). Ms. Baiul is also responsible for his missing eye; the two had a long rivalry before Bob knew that she was working for I.O. as well. Bob's real name is Robert Thompson. According to interviews with DV8 writer Warren Ellis, Bob's surname is a homage to famed gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. Sideways Bob's appearance was likely inspired by the look Billy Bob Thornton sported in the film "Sling Blade". Sideways Bob Sideways Bob is a comic book character from Wildstorm Comics. Sideways Bob (for