American actor
Born: June 4, 1936
Bruce Dern, born on June 4, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, is a celebrated American actor known for his versatile and often intense performances. He hails from a prominent family; his grandfather was a governor of Utah and Secretary of War. Dern attended the University of Pennsylvania but left to pursue acting, studying under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio.
Dern’s early career included numerous guest roles on television shows and small parts in films. He gained recognition in the 1960s and 1970s with roles in Westerns and thrillers, often playing eccentric or villainous characters. Notably, he appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Marnie” (1964) and “Family Plot” (1976), as well as “The Cowboys” (1972), where he infamously killed John Wayne’s character.
His performance in “Coming Home” (1978) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Decades later, Dern’s role in “Nebraska” (2013) garnered widespread acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. This role highlighted his ability to imbue characters with depth and vulnerability.
Throughout his career, Dern has been known for his dedication to his craft, often immersing himself deeply into his roles. He has worked with numerous renowned directors, including Quentin Tarantino in “The Hateful Eight” (2015). Bruce Dern’s enduring career and memorable performances have solidified his status as a respected and influential figure in Hollywood.
Bruce Dern’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’m curious about what makes people do things that they do, unless it’s absolutely terrifying to me.
- If you are willing to expose your heart…being publicly private, you just may do something.
- The Palestinians need more help from the Arab countries. Since 1967, the world has learned that there is not going to be real progress in the region until Palestine gets something back that they had.
- The big reason why I became an actor in the first place was to communicate. I never acted in high school…I was desperate to communicate.
- I never voted for a president until I felt Obama had a dream and might pull it off, and that was the first time I ever voted for a president.
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