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Roy Scheider played the role of Joe Gideon in the 1979 musical drama film All That Jazz, directed by Bob Fosse. The film offers a semi-autobiographical account of Fosse's life and struggles as a choreographer, director, and perfectionist. Scheider's portrayal of Joe Gideon, inspired by Fosse himself, captures the complex inner conflicts, personal demons, and relentless drive for artistic fulfillment faced by creatives in the entertainment industry.