Bert Remsen
ActingAbout Bert Remsen
Bert Remsen (February 25, 1925 – April 22, 1999) was an American actor. Born in Glen Cove, New York, on Long Island, 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), A Wedding (1978), "Dallas" as Harrison 'Dandy' Dandridge (1987) and Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got the Will? (1990). After suffering an injury on the set of a television show, Remsen had moved away from acting. He was hired as the casting director on Brewster McCloud when Altman talked him into taking a role in the film. He was briefly married to Little House on the Prairie actress Katherine MacGregor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bert Remsen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bert Remsen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Bert Remsen's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bert Remsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sky is Falling, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bert Remsen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bert Remsen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bert Remsen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Sky is Falling | Mr. Finch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Forces of Nature | Ned | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lansky | Senator Tobey | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Conspiracy Theory | Alice's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century | Dr. John Condon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Open Fire | Walter the Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Maverick | Riverboat Poker Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | There Was a Little Boy | Father McHenry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Joshua Tree | Woody Engstrom | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jack the Bear | Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Rotary Club President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Player | Bert Ramsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat | Milt | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Only the Lonely | Spats | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy | Bartender | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Miss Firecracker | Mr. Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Remote Control | Bill Denver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Three for the Road | Stu | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Who Is Julia? | Joseph Dineen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Eye of the Tiger | Father Healey | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | TerrorVision | Grampa | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Code of Silence | Commander Kates | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Places in the Heart | Tee Tot Hightower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | Dick Dodridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Independence Day | Red Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Inside Moves | Stinky | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Borderline | Carl J. Richards | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Carny | Delno Baptiste | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Flesh & Blood | Joe Jorgenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Joni | John Eareckson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Wedding | William Williamson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Uncle Joe Shannon | Braddock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson | The Bartender (Crutch) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Guard O'Meara | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sweet Hostage | Mr. Withers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nashville | Star | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | California Split | Helen Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Thieves Like Us | T-Dub | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Death Squad | The Chief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fuzz | Sgt. Murchison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | If Tomorrow Comes | Coslow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | McCabe & Mrs. Miller | Bart Coyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brewster McCloud | Douglas Breen | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Strawberry Statement | Policeman at Gate | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Doomsday Flight | Police Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Lollipop Cover | Salesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dead Ringer | Daniel 'Dan' Lister, Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kid Galahad | Max (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Pork Chop Hill | Lt. Cummings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bang the Drum Slowly | Horse | Average | Similar → |
Bert Remsen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bert Remsen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bert Remsen is "The Sky is Falling" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Bert Remsen acted in?
Bert Remsen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bert Remsen?
Other notable films include "If Tomorrow Comes", "Nashville", and "The Player".