Bruce MacLeish Dern, born on June 4, 1936, is an actor from America. He’s won awards at the Cannes Film Festival and received nominations for Academy Awards. Bruce has acted in many films like Hang ‘Em High, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, and Nebraska.
He became well-known during the New Hollywood era for his roles in various movies. Some of his notable works include The Great Gatsby, The Driver, and Chappaquiddick. He also played Frank Harlow in the HBO series Big Love from 2006 to 2011.
Bruce Dern is the father of actress Laura Dern. He was born in Chicago and grew up in Kenilworth, Illinois. His family has a history of being involved in politics and business. Bruce attended New Trier High School and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a talented runner and aimed to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 1956.
In his career, Bruce Dern studied at the Actors Studio and worked with renowned directors like Elia Kazan and Quentin Tarantino. He starred in various genres, including westerns, thrillers, and comedies. He won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in Nebraska.
Bruce Dern’s personal life includes marriages to Marie Dawn Pierce and Diane Ladd. Sadly, their first daughter passed away at a young age. After divorcing Ladd, Bruce married Andrea Beckett. He, Diane Ladd, and Laura Dern received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
In interviews, Bruce Dern has spoken highly of the directors he worked with, including Hitchcock, Tarantino, and Coppola. He expressed his passion for acting and his intention to continue working in the industry.