Bert Remsen
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Bert Remsen was an American character actor who had a long and varied career. After making his film debut in 1959, he was injured in a set accident five years later, which left him with a broken back and unable to continue acting. He then became a casting director, eventually heading the casting department of Lorimar Productions. After being given a role by director Robert Altman while casting the film Brewster McCloud, Remsen resumed his acting career, appearing in many of Altman's films and working in scores of films and television episodes. He was known for his generosity and his vivid story-telling, and died in his sleep at age 74 in 1999.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Casting Director, Casting Department
Birth Day February 25, 1925
Birth Place  Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, United States
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Died On April 22, 1999(1999-04-22) (aged 74)\nSherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Pisces
Cause of death Heart failure
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Other names Bert Ramsen
Occupation Actor
Years active 1952–1999
Spouse(s) Katherine MacGregor (1949–1950) Barbara Joyce Dodd (1959–1999) (his death) (2 children)
Children Kerry Remsen Ann Remsen Manners

💰 Net worth: $600,000 (2024)

Bert Remsen, a well-known figure in the United States, has made a substantial name for himself in the entertainment industry. With a career that spans across acting, casting direction, and casting department roles, Remsen has left an indelible mark on the profession. As of 2024, his impressive net worth is estimated to be around $600,000. This financial success is a reflection of his talent, hard work, and dedication to his craft. Bert Remsen's contributions to the entertainment world have cemented his position as a respected individual in the industry, making him a true icon in the field.

Biography/Timeline

1945

Seaman 1/c Herbert B. Remsen was a crew member on the destroyer USS Laffey during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. On April 16, 1945, the USS Laffey was attacked by 22 Japanese kamikaze planes during an 80-minute period. Remsen suffered burns during the battle but was able to return to duty and survive what the US Navy called, "one of the great sea epics of war".

1958

He also appeared in various television guest-starring roles, including the role of Jim Ford in the episode "Pete Henke" of the 1958 NBC western series, Jefferson Drum, starring Jeff Richards. He was a regular in the cast of the short-lived 1976 NBC dramatic television series Gibbsville, and appeared in Dallas as Harrison 'Dandy' Dandridge.

1970

He played character roles in numerous films directed by Robert Altman, including Brewster McCloud (1970), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), Thieves Like Us (1974), California Split (1974), Nashville (1975), Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) and A Wedding (1978).

1972

Other film credits included Fuzz (1972), Baby Blue Marine (1976), Uncle Joe Shannon (1978), Fast Break (1979), Carny (1980), Borderline (1980), Inside Moves (1980), Second-Hand Hearts (1981), Lookin' to Get Out (1982), The Sting II (1983), Places in the Heart (1984), Code of Silence (1985), TerrorVision (1986), Eye of the Tiger (1986), Miss Firecracker (1989), Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will? (1990) and Only the Lonely (1991). His last film was the posthumously released The Sky is Falling (2000).

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Tags 1925 births 1999 deaths Male actors from New York (state) American male film actors American military personnel of World War II Casting directors People from Glen Cove, New York People from the Greater Los Angeles Area United States Navy sailors Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) 20th-century American male actors

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