“I’m a nice guy,” says Dern, 60. “I really am. I’ve spent the last 30 years trying to fight typecasting. I’ve never been good at carrying a movie.
Is Diane Ladd any relation to Alan Ladd?
A. There isn’t any. Margaret is the only one born Ladd. Cheryl Stoppelmoor took her first husband’s last name.
What does Dern mean?
1 now chiefly dialectal. a : hidden, secret. b : crafty, underhanded. 2 now chiefly dialectal : drear, dark, somber, dire.
Was Bruce Dern in True Grit?
Beautifully shot by master cinematographer Lucien Ballard, True Grit has a wonderful script played to perfection by such first-rate character actors as Jeff Corey, Bruce Dern and Strother Martin. There is also a memorable villain played by the great Robert Duvall.
Was Bruce Dern ever on Gunsmoke?
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In four short years, he appeared on nine episodes between the two titles, playing nine different men.
Who is Bruce Dern’s daughter?
Laura Elizabeth Dern was born on February 10, 1967, in Los Angeles, California. The daughter of actors Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern, and great-granddaughter of former Utah governor and Secretary of War George Dern, she was conceived while her parents were filming The Wild Angels.
How many grandkids does Clint Eastwood have?
Eastwood has eight children and five grandchildren, and his family members have taken a variety of paths, with many of them following in his footsteps, including his granddaughter Graylen Eastwood.