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Frederic Forrest

Known for: Acting

Born: December 23, 1936 in Waxahachie, Texas, USA

Frederic Fenimore Forrest Jr. (December 23, 1936 – June 23, 2023) was an American actor. A figure of the New Hollywood movement, Forrest was best known for his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola, playing prominent roles in The Conversation (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), One from the Heart (1982), and Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988). He was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Huston Dyer in the musical drama The ...

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Frederic Forrest

Also known as: Frederic Fenimore Forrest Jr.

Frederic Forrest
Birthday

December 23, 1936

Died at age 86

Place of Birth

Waxahachie, Texas, USA

Known For
Acting
Popularity

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Known For
Hidden Fears

Hidden Fears

as Mike

Promise Him Anything

Promise Him Anything

as Paul Hunter

The Dream Studio

The Dream Studio

as self

Stacking

Stacking

as Buster McGuire

The Survival of Dana

The Survival of Dana

as Mr. Davis

Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now

as Jay 'Chef' Hicks

Little Girl Lost

Little Girl Lost

as Tim Brady

Ruby and Oswald

Ruby and Oswald

as Lee Harvey Oswald

Lonesome Dove

Lonesome Dove

as Blue Duck

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

as Self

Biography

Frederic Fenimore Forrest Jr. (December 23, 1936 – June 23, 2023) was an American actor. A figure of the New Hollywood movement, Forrest was best known for his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola, playing prominent roles in The Conversation (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), One from the Heart (1982), and Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988). He was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Huston Dyer in the musical drama The Rose (1979).

Forrest came to public attention for his performance in When the Legends Die (1972), which earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. His other film credits include The Missouri Breaks (1976), Hammett (1982), Valley Girl (1983), The Two Jakes (1990), Falling Down (1993), and All the King's Men (2006), along with the television series 21 Jump Street, Lonesome Dove, and Die Kinder.

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When was Frederic Forrest born?

December 23, 1936

Where was Frederic Forrest born?

Waxahachie, Texas, USA

What is Frederic Forrest known for?

Acting

How many movies has Frederic Forrest been in?

77