Oliver Reed Oliver Reed Robert Oliver Reed (13 February 1938 – 2 May 1999) was an English actor known for his upper-middle class, macho image, hellraiser lifestyle, and "tough guy" roles. Notable films include "The Trap" (1966), playing Bill Sikes in the Best Picture Oscar winner "Oliver!" (1968), "Women in Love" (1969), "Hannibal Brooks" (1969), "The Devils" (1971), portraying Athos in "The Three Musketeers" (1973), "Tommy" (1975), "Lion of the Desert" (1981), "Castaway" (1986), "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" (1988) and "Funny Bones" (1995). For playing Antonius Proximo, an old, gruff gladiator trainer in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" (2000) in what was his
Adam Reed (footballer, born 1975) Adam Reed (footballer, born 1975) Adam Reed (born 18 February 1975 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a defender for Darlington, where he started and ended his career, and for Rochdale. During his first spell at Darlington he was voted both the supporters and players player of the season in 1994/95. A close season move to Blackburn Rovers for a fee of £200,000 followed when he became their first signing since they were crowned Premier League champions.During his three years at Ewood Park his only first team appearance was