Bruce Dern is veteran American actor who has appeared in such hits as The ‘Burbs and Diggstown. He is generally known for his Southern drawl, his white hair, and for routinely playing a villain in his films.
Other notable Bruce Dern credits include Marnie, Hang ‘Em High, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, The Laughing Policeman, The Great Gatsby, Coming Home, Wild Bill, Down Periscope, Last Man Standing, Small Soldiers, The Haunting, All the Pretty Horses, The Glass House, Monster, Down in the Valley,
Big Love, The Astronaut Farmer, and Swamp Devil. He began his career in 1960 with a small uncredited part in the film Wild River. Currently, he can be seen as a recurring character in the HBO drama Big Love.
In his personal life, Dern was once married to actress Diane Ladd. Together, Ladd and Dern produced one child, Laura Dern. Laura Dern went on to become an actor as well starring in the film
Jurassic Park.
