Acting

Jerome Dempsey

Born March 1, 1929 · St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Died August 27, 1998 · aged 69

Jerome Dempsey was born on March 1, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. He was an actor, known for Network (1976), The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) and Brewster's Millions (1985). He died on August 27, 1998 in New York City, New York, USA. Jerome was American character actor, first on stage in his home town of Toledo. Joined the Actor's Studio in New York during the 1960's. Prolific theatrical work, as me…

Known For

NetworkNetwork · 1976
Network
7.81976
MovieDrama
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
The Hudsucker ProxyThe Hudsucker Proxy · 1994
The Hudsucker Proxy
7.11994
MovieComedyDrama
A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.
Brewster's MillionsBrewster's Millions · 1985
Brewster's Millions
6.61985
MovieComedy
Monty Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit $300 million if he can successfully spend $30 million in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!
Tune in Tomorrow...Tune in Tomorrow... · 1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
5.51990
MovieComedyDrama
Martin works at the local radio station, which just hired a new scriptwriter with a reputation for great drama, Pedro Carmichael. Martin’s aunt Julia, not related by blood, returns home after many years away and Martin falls for her. Once Pedro finds out about this romance, he starts incorporating details of it into the script of his daily drama series. Soon, Martin and Julia are not only hearing about their fictional selves over the radio, but about what they are going to do next.
The Wizard of LonelinessThe Wizard of Loneliness · 1988
The Wizard of Loneliness
6.31988
MovieDrama
After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.
Kent StateKent State · 1981
Kent State
6.01981
MovieHistoryDrama
Dramatization of the four days of events leading up to the historic tragedy at Kent State University in May 1970, during the confrontation between National Guardsmen and students staging antiwar demonstrations.
The CongressThe Congress · 1989
The Congress
7.61989
MovieDocumentaryHistory
For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. In this elegant, thoughtful and often touching portrait, Ken Burns explores the history and promise of this unique American institution. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the award-winning film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and, in turn, our country.
The ImagemakerThe Imagemaker · 1986
The Imagemaker
7.51986
MovieThrillerDrama
Roger Blackwell has been a media advisor to countless politicians: probably one too many. He is set on using his experience to make a film about manipulation of the media by unscrupulous politicos.

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