Bruce Dern
Biography
Bruce MacLeish Dern, born on June 4, 1936, is a celebrated American actor renowned for his versatile performances across a range of film genres. His career spans several decades, during which he earned critical acclaim, including two Academy Award nominations: one for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Coming Home" (1978) and another for Best Actor in "Nebraska" (2013).
Throughout his impressive filmography, Dern has delivered memorable performances in notable works such as "Silent Running" (1972), "The King of Marvin Gardens" (1972), and "The Cowboys" (1972). His talents were further showcased in films like "Posse" (1975), "Family Plot" (1976), and "Black Sunday" (1977). In the 1980s, he continued to captivate audiences with roles in "Tattoo" (1981) and later, in the 21st century, he appeared in critically acclaimed films such as "Monster" (2003), "The Hateful Eight" (2015), and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019).
With a career characterized by his ability to portray complex characters, Bruce Dern remains a significant figure in the film industry, continuously leaving an indelible mark on cinema through his powerful performances.
Filmography
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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
1969 • James Bates
Hands That Bind
2021 • Hank
Diggstown
1992 • John Gillon
Death in Texas
2022 • Reynolds
The Wild Angels
1966 • Joe 'Loser' Kearns
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1967 • Johnny May
Nostalgia (2018)
2018 • Ronnie Ashemore
Rebel Rousers
1970 • J.J. Weston
Believe in Me
2006 • Ellis Brawley
Smile
1975 • Big Bob
Twixt
2011 • Sheriff Bobby LaGrange
White Boy Rick
2018 • Grandpa Roman Wershe
CATnip
American Violence
2017 • Richard Morton
Our Souls at Night
2017 • Dorlan
Chappaquiddick
2018 • Joseph Kennedy
The Cake Eaters
2007 • Easy
The Most Dangerous Game (2022)
2022 • Whitney Tyler
Remember Me (2019)
2019 • Claude
The Cowboys
1972 • Long Hair
The Golden Boys
2008 • Capt. Perez Ryder
Old Dads
2023