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Bert Remsen
Herbert Birchell 'Bert' Remsen was a prominent American actor and casting director known for his diverse roles in numerous films and TV series. Born in Glen Cove, New York, on Long Island, he made a significant name for himself in the world of entertainment. Remsen was known for his characteristic roles in many films directed by the celebrated Robert Altman, including 'Brewster McCloud' and 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller.' His remarkable film credits also included 'Fuzz,' 'Inside Moves,' 'Places in the Heart,' and more. Notably, his final film was 'The Sky is Falling,' which was released posthumously in 2000.
Following an injury on set, Remsen transitioned from acting to casting, marking a new phase of his career from 1966 to 1974. This included being a casting director for 31 different TV series or movies. He resumed acting in 1970 after director Altman convinced him to take a small role while working as a casting director on 'Brewster McCloud.' Remsen also had a significant contribution as a serviceman aboard the destroyer USS Laffey during World War II, enduring an attack by 22 Japanese kamikaze planes during the Battle of Okinawa. Despite his burns, he returned to duty and survived this ferocious battle.
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Given Name: Herbert Birchell Remsen
Born: Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: February 25, 1925
Occupations: Actor, Casting director
Years Active: 1952-1999
Children: 2
Spouses: Katherine MacGregor, Barbara Dodd
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Movies Featuring Bert Remsen
Thieves Like Us
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
California Split
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Only the Lonely
Code of Silence
Inside Moves
Second-Hand Hearts
Lookin' to Get Out
Stand Alone
Three for the Road
Vietnam Texas
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will?
Jezebel’s Kiss
Peacemaker
Independence Day
The Sting II
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Lies
Policewoman Centerfold
I Married a Centerfold
Borderline
Generation
TerrorVision
Who Is Julia?
P.K. and the Kid
South of Reno
Remote Control
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Eye of the Tiger
Curfew
Tai-Pan
Eye of the Tiger
Curfew
Victims
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Fuzz
Bang the Drum Slowly
There Was a Little Boy
The Awakening Land
Moon Pilot
Open Fire
The Strawberry Statement
Flesh & Blood
Joni
A Wedding
The Death Squad
Ladykiller
Hugo Pool
Joshua Tree
Humanoids from the Deep
Uncle Joe Shannon
Crime of the Century
Destination Space
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero
Jack the Bear
Kid Galahad
The Doomsday Flight
Dillinger and Capone
Fast Break
Baby Blue Marine
Road Ends
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1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Judge
There Was a Little Boy
Father McHenry
Joshua Tree
Woody Engstrom
Jack the Bear
Mitchell
1990
Vietnam Texas
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will?
Daddy
Jezebel’s Kiss
Doctor Samuel Whatley
Peacemaker
Doc
1986
TerrorVision
Grampa
Who Is Julia?
Joseph Dineen
Eye of the Tiger
Father Healey
Tai-Pan
Eye of the Tiger
Father Healey
1983
Independence Day
Red Malone
The Sting II
Kid Colors
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
Dick Dodridge
Lies
Murrey Haliday
Policewoman Centerfold
Captain David Buckman
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