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Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 1, 1929

Died

August 27, 1998 (age 69)

Place of Birth

St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Also Known As

Jerome Dempsy

Jerome Dempsey

Biography

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 member of the Lincoln Center Theatre Company and with the Yale Repertory Theatre. Winner of a Drama Desk Award for his performance as Van Helsing in a 1977 production of "Dracula".

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Video

Filmography

1995FilmShining Time Station: Second Chancesas The Mayor 1995FilmShining Time Station: Once Upon a Timeas The Mayor 1994FilmThe Hudsucker Proxyas Board Member 1990FilmShining Time Station: 'Tis a Giftas Mayor of East Shemp 1990FilmTune in Tomorrow...as Sam & Sid 1989FilmThe Congressas (voice)1988FilmThe Wizard of Lonelinessas Jim 1988TVLincolnas Congressman Elihu Washburne 1987TVCrossbow 1986FilmThe Imagemakeras Congressman Lyons 1985TVThe Equalizeras Senator Claremont 1985FilmBrewster's Millionsas Norris Baxter 1984TVThe Cosby Showas Dave 1983FilmThe American Snitchas Gerry 1981FilmKent Stateas Gov. James A. Rhodes 1977TVThe Andros Targetsas Claude Becker 1976FilmNetworkas Walter C. Amundsen 1973FilmMalatesta’s Carnival of Bloodas Blood 1962TVThe Nursesas Assistant District Attorney 1961TVShannonas Jack Purcell