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Bruce Dern
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Dern at the 86th Academy Awards
2 Nominations
Role Actor
Born June 4, 1936
Kenilworth, Illinois, USA
 

Bruce Dern is an American actor. He frequently takes roles as a supporting character actor, often playing villains of unstable nature. Dern has appeared in more than 80 feature films, and was nominated for an Oscar. Dern is the father of actress Laura Dern by his ex-wife Diane Ladd. He first appeared on screen, for an uncredited role, in the 1960 film Wild River. He then appeared, as a guest star, in several popular 1960s television shows, including "Route 66", "Sea Hunt", and "The Outer Limits".

Nominations[]

51st Academy Awards, 1978
Best Supporting ActorComing Home
86th Academy Awards, 2013
Best ActorNebraska

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