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Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

Acting·1925–1999·95 films

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).

Filmography

The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard (1992)Rotary Club President
Maverick
Maverick (1994)Riverboat Poker Player
Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory (1997)Alice's Father
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy (1990)Bartender
The Player
The Player (1992)Bert Ramsen
Forces of Nature
Forces of Nature (1999)Ned
Nashville
Nashville (1975)Star
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)Bart Coyle
Code of Silence
Code of Silence (1985)Commander Kates
TerrorVision
TerrorVision (1986)Grampa Putterman
Places in the Heart
Places in the Heart (1984)Tee Tot Hightower
Only the Lonely
Only the Lonely (1991)Spats
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree (1993)Woody Engstrom
California Split
California Split (1974)Helen Brown
Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer (1964)Daniel 'Dan' Lister, Bartender
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976)The Bartender (Crutch)
Brewster McCloud
Brewster McCloud (1971)Douglas Breen
Thieves Like Us
Thieves Like Us (1974)T-Dub
White Man's Burden
White Man's Burden (1995)Hot Dog Vendor
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1991)Milt
Pork Chop Hill
Pork Chop Hill (1959)Lt. Cummings
Jack the Bear
Jack the Bear (1993)Mitchell
Eye of the Tiger
Eye of the Tiger (1986)Father Healey
A Wedding
A Wedding (1978)William Williamson
Hugo Pool
Hugo Pool (1997)Sad Old Man
Borderline
Borderline (1980)Carl J. Richards
The Sting II
The Sting II (1983)Kid Colors
Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad (1962)Max (uncredited)
Fuzz
Fuzz (1972)Sgt. Murchison
Remote Control
Remote Control (1988)Bill Denver
Carny
Carny (1980)Delno Baptiste
The Strawberry Statement
The Strawberry Statement (1970)Policeman at Gate
Tai-Pan
Tai-Pan (1986)
Inside Moves
Inside Moves (1980)Stinky
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977)Mayor Douglas
Lansky
Lansky (1999)Senator Tobey
Curfew
Curfew (1989)Gentleman with Cane
Miss Firecracker
Miss Firecracker (1989)Mr. Morton
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976)Guard O'Meara
Moon Pilot
Moon Pilot (1962)Brennan
Three for the Road
Three for the Road (1987)Stu
Humanoids from the Deep
Humanoids from the Deep (1996)Duffy the Coroner
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero (1995)Old Man
Stand Alone
Stand Alone (1985)Paddie
Dillinger and Capone
Dillinger and Capone (1995)Wheezy
Peacemaker
Peacemaker (1990)Doc
Joni
Joni (1979)John Eareckson
Crime of the Century
Crime of the Century (1996)Dr. John Condon
Sweet Hostage
Sweet Hostage (1975)Mr. Withers
Lookin' to Get Out
Lookin' to Get Out (1982)Smitty
Baby Blue Marine
Baby Blue Marine (1976)Mr. Hudkins
Fast Break
Fast Break (1979)Bo Winnegar
Independence Day
Independence Day (1983)Red Malone
Bang the Drum Slowly
Bang the Drum Slowly (1956)Horse
Open Fire
Open Fire (1994)Walter the Guard
Road Ends
Road Ends (1997)Arliss
Lies
Lies (1983)Murrey Haliday
The Doomsday Flight
The Doomsday Flight (1966)Police Officer
Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will?
Daddy's Dyin'... Who's Got the Will? (1990)Daddy
Evil Spirits
Evil Spirits (1991)John Wilson
The Death Squad
The Death Squad (1974)The Chief
South of Reno
South of Reno (1988)Howard Stone
Flesh & Blood
Flesh & Blood (1979)Joe Jorgenson
There Was a Little Boy
There Was a Little Boy (1993)Father McHenry
Jezebel's Kiss
Jezebel's Kiss (1990)Doctor Samuel Whatley
Destination Space
Destination Space (1959)Technician (uncredited)
Who Is Julia?
Who Is Julia? (1986)Joseph Dineen
Ladykiller
Ladykiller (1992)Medical Examiner O'Malley
Policewoman Centerfold
Policewoman Centerfold (1983)Captain David Buckman
I Married a Centerfold
I Married a Centerfold (1984)Gramps
Victims
Victims (1982)Lt. McClain
Love for Rent
Love for Rent (1979)Ben
Maid for Each Other
Maid for Each Other (1992)Minister
Payback
Payback (1991)Bert
The Lollipop Cover
The Lollipop Cover (1965)Salesman
P.K. and the Kid
P.K. and the Kid (1987)Al
The Sky is Falling
The Sky is Falling (2001)Mr. Finch
Vietnam Texas
Vietnam Texas (1990)
Generation
Generation (1985)Tom Breed
Wild Card
Wild Card (1992)
Secret Sins of the Father
Secret Sins of the Father (1994)Judge Kleiser
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983)Dick Dodridge
If Tomorrow Comes
If Tomorrow Comes (1971)Coslow
Uncle Joe Shannon
Uncle Joe Shannon (1978)Braddock
Burning Rage
Burning Rage (1984)J.D. Moses
Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story
Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994)Mr. Robinson
A Walk in the Park
A Walk in the Park (1999)
Night Walk
Night Walk (1989)Chauncey
Brinks: The Great Robbery
Brinks: The Great Robbery (1976)Ted Flynn
Tess of the Storm Country
Tess of the Storm Country (1960)Mike Foley
Second-Hand Hearts
Second-Hand Hearts (1981)Voyd
Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice (1983)Homer Ralston
Crazy Times
Crazy Times (1981)Father Burke
Visions of Christmas Past
Visions of Christmas Past (1979)
The Luck of Roaring Camp
The Luck of Roaring Camp (1982)Stumpy