Actor

Bert Remsen: Movies & Box Office

films: 64
on screen: 1956–1997
box office: $64.3M

Born: February 25, 1925
Birthplace: Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
Full name: Herbert Birchell Remsen
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Casting director
Years active: 1952-1999
Spouses: Katherine MacGregor, Barbara Dodd
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Bert Remsen Movies

The films of Bert Remsen that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Only the Lonely (1991) leads with $25.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Bert Remsen's Career in Numbers

Bert Remsen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bert Remsen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) to Road Ends (1997), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Bert Remsen Movies by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 3
1970s 16
1980s 26
1990s 17

The 1980s were Bert Remsen's busiest decade, with 26 films.

Bert Remsen Movies by Genre

Drama 17
Comedy 11
Action 10
Tv movie 7
Thriller 4
Sci-Fi 4
Romance 3
Horror 3
Adventure 2
Crime 2

Drama is the genre Bert Remsen has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of comedy (11).

Bert Remsen Career Milestones

First film: Bang the Drum Slowly 1956
Biggest box office hit: Only the Lonely $25.1M worldwide
Newest film: Road Ends 1997

64 credits

Bert Remsen Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Bert Remsen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Bert Remsen?

Bert Remsen was born in Glen Cove, New York, U.S. in 1925. Credited on films since 1956, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who Bert Remsen Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Bert Remsen shares the most films with. Robert Altman comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Burt Young (3).

FAQ

Bert Remsen: Questions & Answers

How many movies Bert Remsen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Bert Remsen been in?

Bert Remsen is credited on 64 films, from 1956 to 1997. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Bert Remsen's highest-grossing movie?

Only the Lonely (1991) is Bert Remsen's biggest box office hit, with $25.1M worldwide, ahead of Code of Silence (1985) ($20.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Bert Remsen's movies have made $64.3M.

Bert Remsen's biggest hits

What is Bert Remsen's newest movie?

The most recent film on Bert Remsen's filmography is Hugo Pool (1997), in the role of Sad Old Man.

Who does Bert Remsen work with most often?

Bert Remsen shares the most films with Robert Altman (5 films), Burt Young (3 films) and Keith Carradine (3 films).

The Best Bert Remsen Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 64 credits.

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