Bert Remsen
Biography
Bert Remsen was an American actor born in Glen Cove, New York, on Long Island on February 25, 1925. He passed away on April 22, 1999, at the age of seventy-four. During his career, he was known for playing character roles in numerous films directed by Robert Altman, including Brewster McCloud in 1970 and McCabe and Mrs. Miller in 1971. His known credits include 165 appearances in movies and television shows. After suffering an injury on the set of a television show, he initially moved away from acting and was hired as the casting director on Brewster McCloud before being talked into taking a role in the film by Altman.
Career overview
Bert Remsen was an American actor born on February 25, 1925, in Glen Cove, New York, on Long Island, and he died on April 22, 1999. Over the course of his career, Remsen accumulated numerous known credits and played character roles in multiple films directed by Robert Altman.
His work with Altman included roles in the films Brewster McCloud in 1970, McCabe and Mrs. Miller in 1971, Thieves Like Us in 1974, California Split in 1974, Nashville in 1975, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson in 1976, and A Wedding in 1978. In addition to his film work, his acting credits extended to television, including playing Harrison Dandy Dandridge in Dallas in 1987, as well as appearing in the film Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got the Will? in 1990.
Prior to taking on some of these acting roles, Remsen had moved away from acting after suffering an injury on the set of a television show. He was subsequently hired as the casting director on Brewster McCloud when Robert Altman persuaded him to take on a role in the production.
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171 titles- The Sky is Falling (2001) as Mr. Finch
- Forces of Nature (1999) as Ned
- Lansky (1999) as Senator Tobey
- A Walk in the Park (1999)
- Conspiracy Theory (1997) as Alice's Father
- Hugo Pool (1997) as Sad Old Man
- Road Ends (1997) as Arliss
- The Pretender (1996) as Father Moore
- Clueless (1996)
- Humanoids from the Deep (1996) as Duffy the Coroner
- Crime of the Century (1996) as Dr. John Condon
- Dillinger and Capone (1995) as Wheezy
- Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero (1995) as Old Man
- White Man's Burden (1995) as Hot Dog Vendor
- Maverick (1994) as Riverboat Poker Player
- Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994) as Mr. Robinson
- Open Fire (1994) as Walter the Guard
- Secret Sins of the Father (1994) as Judge Kleiser
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Kubus
- Fallen Angels (1993) as Old Man
- Joshua Tree (1993) as Woody Engstrom
- Jack the Bear (1993) as Mitchell
- There Was a Little Boy (1993) as Father McHenry
- Melrose Place (1992) as Judge George Markham
- The Bodyguard (1992) as Rotary Club President
- The Player (1992) as Bert Ramsen
- Wild Card (1992)
- Ladykiller (1992) as Medical Examiner O'Malley
- Maid for Each Other (1992) as Minister
- Only the Lonely (1991) as Spats
- Evil Spirits (1991) as John Wilson
- Payback (1991) as Bert
- Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1991) as Milt
- Dick Tracy (1990) as Bartender
- Jezebel's Kiss (1990) as Doctor Samuel Whatley
- Jezebel's Kiss (1990) as Dr. Samuel Whatley
- Peacemaker (1990) as Doc
- Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will? (1990) as Daddy
- Vietnam Texas (1990)
- Baywatch (1989) as Shop Owner
- Miss Firecracker (1989) as Mr. Morton
- Curfew (1989) as Gentleman with Cane
- Night Walk (1989) as Chauncey
- Remote Control (1988) as Bill Denver
- South of Reno (1988) as Howard Stone
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Three for the Road (1987) as Stu
- P.K. and the Kid (1987) as Al
- Matlock (1986) as Wilson Douglas
- TerrorVision (1986) as Grampa Putterman
- Tai-Pan (1986)
- Eye of the Tiger (1986) as Father Healey
- Who Is Julia? (1986) as Joseph Dineen
- Code of Silence (1985) as Commander Kates
- Stand Alone (1985) as Paddie
- Generation (1985) as Tom Breed
- Places in the Heart (1984) as Tee Tot Hightower
- I Married a Centerfold (1984) as Gramps
- Burning Rage (1984) as J.D. Moses
- The Sting II (1983) as Kid Colors
- Memorial Day (1983) as Clay Gibbs
- Policewoman Centerfold (1983) as Captain David Buckman
- Hobson's Choice (1983) as Homer Ralston
- Independence Day (1983) as Red Malone
- M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) as Dick Dodridge
- Lies (1983) as Murrey Haliday
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Deputy Chief
- Remington Steele (1982) as Barney Kiernan
- Lookin' to Get Out (1982) as Smitty
- The Luck of Roaring Camp (1982) as Stumpy
- Victims (1982) as Lt. McClain
- Dynasty (1981)
- Second-Hand Hearts (1981) as Voyd
- Crazy Times (1981) as Father Burke
- It's a Living (1980) as Mario
- Borderline (1980) as Carl J. Richards
- Carny (1980) as Delno Baptiste
- Inside Moves (1980) as Stinky
- Knots Landing (1979) as Jackson Mobley
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Flesh & Blood (1979) as Joe Jorgenson
- Flesh & Blood (1979) as Joe Jorgenson
- Love for Rent (1979) as Ben
- Fast Break (1979) as Bo Winnegar
- Joni (1979) as John Eareckson
- Visions of Christmas Past (1979)
- Dallas (1978) as Dandy Dandridge
- The Awakening Land (1978) as Isaac Barker
- Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) as Braddock
- A Wedding (1978) as William Williamson
- CHiPs (1977) as Jim
- Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977) as Mayor Douglas
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Pinky Tibbs
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Brewster McFarland
- Gibbsville (1976)
- Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) as The Bartender (Crutch)
- Baby Blue Marine (1976) as Mr. Hudkins
- Brinks: The Great Robbery (1976) as Ted Flynn
- Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976) as Guard O'Meara
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Dr. Jaffe
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Nashville (1975) as Star
- Doc (1975)
- Sweet Hostage (1975) as Mr. Withers
- Police Woman (1974)
- The Death Squad (1974) as The Chief
- California Split (1974) as Helen Brown
- Thieves Like Us (1974) as T-Dub
- Savages (1974) Casting
- Cry Panic (1974) Casting Coordinator
- Snatched (1973) Casting Associate
- The Great American Beauty Contest (1973) Casting
- The Bait (1973) Casting
- The Rookies (1972)
- Fuzz (1972) as Sgt. Murchison
- Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (1972) Casting
- Two for the Money (1972) Casting Director
- No Place to Run (1972) Casting
- The Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1972) Casting Director
- The Rookies (1972) Casting
- Columbo (1971) as Mark
- McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) as Bart Coyle
- Brewster McCloud (1971) as Douglas Breen
- A Taste of Evil (1971) Casting
- If Tomorrow Comes (1971) as Coslow
- Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) Casting
- The Strawberry Statement (1970) as Policeman at Gate
- Rabbit, Run (1970) Producer's Assistant
- The Doomsday Flight (1966) as Police Officer
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Spectrographic Examiner
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Control Tower Supervisor
- The Lollipop Cover (1965) as Salesman
- Dead Ringer (1964) as Daniel 'Dan' Lister, Bartender
- The Fugitive (1963) as US Coast Guard Skipper
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Frank Summers
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Sheriff
- Going My Way (1962)
- Sam Benedict (1962)
- Saints and Sinners (1962) as Chester Demlow
- Moon Pilot (1962) as Brennan
- Kid Galahad (1962) as Max (uncredited)
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Dr. Tom Belmanno
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Jim Slater
- Thriller (1960) as First Detective
- Route 66 (1960)
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- The Islanders (1960) as Noel Parkinson
- Tess of the Storm Country (1960) as Mike Foley
- Rawhide (1959) as Murdock
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Priest
- Lock-Up (1959)
- Johnny Staccato (1959)
- Pork Chop Hill (1959) as Lt. Cummings
- Destination Space (1959) as Technician (uncredited)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Lt. Pierce
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Major James Sampson
- Man with a Camera (1958) as Barnes
- Perry Mason (1957) as Police Lt. White
- Maverick (1957) as Deputy George
- Leave It to Beaver (1957)
- Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) as Horse
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Police Lieutenant
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as The Policeman
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Jimmy - Bartender
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as The Officer
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bert Remsen best known for?
Bert Remsen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Forces of Nature (1999), Conspiracy Theory (1997), The Pretender (1996), Clueless (1996).
When and where was Bert Remsen born?
Bert Remsen was born on February 25, 1925 in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA. They passed away on April 22, 1999.
How many credits does Bert Remsen have?
Bert Remsen has accumulated over 171 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2001.
What is Bert Remsen's background in cinema and television?
Bert Remsen was an American actor born in Glen Cove, New York, on Long Island on February 25, 1925. He passed away on April 22, 1999, at the age of seventy-four. During his career, he was known for playing character roles in numerous films directed by Robert Altman, including Brewster McCloud in 1970 and McCabe and Mrs...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Columbo (1971) as Mark — aged about 46
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Kubus — aged about 68
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Frank Summers — aged about 38
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Sheriff — aged about 37
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Police Lieutenant — aged about 30
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as The Policeman — aged about 30
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