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Jerry Ziesmer

Directing Born May 31, 1939 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 10 credits
10
Total Credits
1962–1996
35 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jerry Ziesmer works in directing. Born May 31, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Archytele tracks 10 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Jerry Maguire
Singles
Say Anything...
Blue Thunder
Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical
Apocalypse NowRocky II
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
Sam BenedictGoing My Way

Full Filmography

10 titles
  • Apocalypse Now (1979) as Jerry, Civilian
  • Rocky II (1979) as Salesman (uncredited)
  • Jerry Maguire (1996) as Trainer
  • Sam Benedict (1962)
  • Say Anything... (1989) as U.S. Attorney
  • Going My Way (1962)
  • Blue Thunder (1983) as Pilot
  • Singles (1992) as Councilman Jordan Fisher
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  • The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) as Eddie of Network
  • Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical (1982) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jerry Ziesmer best known for?

Jerry Ziesmer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Apocalypse Now (1979), Rocky II (1979), Jerry Maguire (1996), Sam Benedict (1962).

When and where was Jerry Ziesmer born?

Jerry Ziesmer was born on May 31, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

How many credits does Jerry Ziesmer have?

Jerry Ziesmer has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 1996.

What is Jerry Ziesmer's background in cinema and television?

Jerry Ziesmer (May 31, 1939 – August 1, 2021) was an American assistant director, production manager and occasional actor. He is best known for his role as Jerry in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now in which he delivers the infamous line "terminate with extreme prejudice".

Jerry Ziesmer by the numbers

10credits
8films
2TV series
1962–1996active years

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