Quick Facts
Born:
1929-03-01
Birthplace:
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Jerome Dempsey
Acting
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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".
Known For
Network
Walter C. Amundsen
The Hudsucker Proxy
Board Member
Brewster's Millions
Norris Baxter
The Cosby Show
Dave
The Equalizer
Senator Claremont
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
Blood
Tune in Tomorrow...
Sam & Sid
Lincoln
Congressman Elihu Washburne
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Second Chances MOVIE | The Mayor |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time MOVIE | The Mayor |
| 1994 | The Hudsucker Proxy MOVIE | Board Member |
| 1990 | Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift MOVIE | Mayor of East Shemp |
| 1990 | Tune in Tomorrow... MOVIE | Sam & Sid |
| 1989 | The Congress MOVIE | (voice) |
| 1988 | The Wizard of Loneliness MOVIE | Jim |
| 1988 | Lincoln TV | Congressman Elihu Washburne |
| 1987 | Crossbow TV | Self |
| 1986 | The Imagemaker MOVIE | Congressman Lyons |