Bruce Dern's Marilyn Story
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2021
- In this interview outtake, Bruce Dern recalls a memorable encounter with Marilyn Monroe in New York City at the start of his career.
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Someone below theought it would be great for Bruce to tell a John Wayne story. Here's one I heard him tell: he was called on to kill John Wayne in the movie The Cowboys. After filming the scene, Wayne said to him, "They're going to hate you in Orange County for that." To which Dern replied, "Yeah, but they'll love me in Berkeley."
And we still love him for killing that old redneck….
Favorite role was loser in the wild Angels!!!!!
@@scottward1002... lol, the jokes on you... wayne was a physical magnetic animal on the screen. as big as the caynons in the background of his outdoor westerns. wayne wasnt a redneck, he was an equal oppty put your balls on the table & play your hand operator. the left never got him, but time is overshadowing them.
HAHAHAHA. CLASSIC
@@kelvinkloud
Tell me again how he got out of the draft?????
Surfing injury🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
When Sasheen Littlefeather got on stage at the Oscars to turn down Brando’s Oscar, John Wayne was drunk and wanted to put the “injun” in her place
Talk about a superstar and a legend. Bruce must be a ball to hang out with. He is so watchable, he steals every scene. My favorite role is Silent Running. All good wishes, Bruce!
He had 3 or 4 different recurring roles in the Fugitive series back in the 60's ! He must have been good for producers to continually ask him back at a relatively young age ...
My fav is Nebraska
Gunsmoke,Bonanza,Etc...Just a great Actor...On Gunsmoke,he did an episode with Bette Davis.
My favorite Dern role is in “Posse”. I know it’s not that great of a movie, but Dern’s character is terrific.
Just watched a Bonanza episode w Bruce. He was SO young and cute.
Walking through a gentle rain with Marilyn Monroe and crossing paths with Greta Garbo. Man, that was a time.
epic
Yeah, then along came another talented absolutely beautiful woman named Laura Dern.
My goodness, yes!
Just an average day in the old days.
He also worked with Bette Davis in Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. He's a great talent.
My mother couldn’t stand Bruce Dern. My dad and I adored him! Whenever he was in a movie my dad would say, “There’s mama’s boyfriend!” And my mom would pretend to get livid, and we laughed! Now I tell my kids, “There’s grandmother’s boyfriend” and we laugh! Just a stupid family joke, but it’s happy memories for me! ❤😅
A great family story! Thanks for sharing it! 😄
I love that type of humor!! 👌🏼
Last year, I was flying into L.A. for a birthday party at which one friend was Bruce's personal assistant and the other was a photographer who had shot Bruce a number of times. I said that I'd love to meet Bruce, in large part because we were both runners from the old days and I thought it would be fun to talk about those experiences. (Of course, I also loved his acting from the early '60s on.) Shortly after I arrived, Bruce showed up, having driven himself through unknown roads until he eventually found us. He had planned to stay for just a short time, but we ended up talking for several hours about everything under the sun, including lots of runners and races we both knew, his days at the actors' studio with Kazan and Strasberg, and subsequent years in Hollywood. At the end of the evening, he said, "To be continued," and gave me his cell phone number. He is such a fun guy, and a master storyteller. And I think his body of work in film is really like that of nobody else. (I hadn't seen him perform in many years (except in Tarantino's most recent), but when I got home, I watched "Nebraska," in which he was terrific.)
Would love to have run with him back in the day.
@@chesterwilberforce9832 As you may know, Bruce was one of the best young half-milers in the country in the mid-fifties. He got kicked off the University of Pennsylvania track team for refusing to cut his Elvis sideburns, and the University's trustees (including his own father) backed the coach's decision. Bruce dropped out of college, focused on Philadelphia theatre, and eventually got to the Actors' Studio in NYC. But his love for running never left him, and he has continued doing everything from short track events through ultramarathons. He had an unbroken running streak for many years. A few years ago, he broke his hip when he fell during a run, but he continues to do what he can.
@@waltersargent6951 Lovely stories, kind of you to share, and really reveals a runner's heart, which never departs! ❤️🪶💞
"To be continued" That sounds like something that the Bruce I know (only through movies) would say! The first thing I ever saw him in was "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" where he beautifully played a gentle, hapless, unlucky car mechanic. So different from his many other roles. I'm so glad he's still around _and_ still acting!!!!
a MONUMENT of a man…🏆
" Rain, Garbo and Monroe "
The cab was hailed
The rain was slight
Monroe and Dern
Walking in the night
Like a bat in-flight
Waving for a ride
Three actors waiting
Almost side-by-side
Garbo in a flash
Drifting magically in the air
Eyes never exchange
Recognition nor despair
THAT is a Quality poem!
@@gglendinningok
Thanks. Garbo and Monroe...ICONS.
Well done!
You forgot the line at the end of each stanza by Maurice Chevalier "Ah yes, I remember it well."
Did you just make that up? Now, put it to music!
Bruce Dern's work as the villain in "the Cowboys" was perhaps the all time greatest portrayal of a villain in any Western film ever made. After all, he does kill John Wayne in the movie. The actors who played the parts of the kids in the movie said they were all terrified of Dern because he was so convincing, LOL.
Bruce said his worst career move was shooting John Wayne in the back.
@@jamesanthony5681 he didn't get good Parts in movies for Years because of that Scene in The Cowboys.
OMF thats right and everbody hated him for it and what an actor hes the one that has Sand...
@@6StrngWzrd If Bruce said that then I'm sure he was simply joking or perhaps exaggerating a bit. After _The Cowboys_ -- and in the same year -- he had a great part in _The King of Marvin Gardens_ opposite Jack Nicholson. And between those two films he had the lead in _Silent Running._ In that film, first-time director Douglas Trumbell allowed Bruce to play the role as he saw fit. Whether a "good" part or not, he was always great.
I always thought Dern was intimidating.
Bruce's middle name is MacLeish. His grand uncle was acclaimed poet Archibald MacLeish. He was an avid track athlete, runner, and nearly qualified for the Olympics in track and field. Everyone must do themselves a favor and watch "Silent Running" an excellent scifi movie far ahead of its time.
Wasn't aware of the AM connection, thanks.
Thank you!! I had nearly forgotten that brilliant movie. Yes it was light years ahead of its time & Dern was perfect in it…
Glad you mentioned Silent Running, you beat me to it . If anyone hasn't seen it , do.
I saw Silent Running years ago. I really liked it. Was the first time I ever saw Bruce Deen in a movie. I enjoyed the movie a lot. I loved sch fi movies and still do. I really liked Bruce in that movie. Still remember it today. To me it was a different kind of Sci-fy movie and his performance stuck with me all these years.
The first time I heard of Bruce Dern was because my father had the soundtrack album to Silent Running. I saw it a little later, and then watched it again a few years ago.
I always think of Bruce Dern as the thinking man's actor in his television and movies parts; always bringing intelligence to all his roles.
stellar actor
@@rsprockets7846 Just saw him again in the "The Cowboys." What a performance as a menacing villain.
A good character actor
@@seanohare5488 Often 'edgy' characters...
You gotta love Bruce Dern. Hollywood royalty. Met his daughter Laura and Jeff Goldblum on a plane when Jurassic Park was out. They were so nice to my kids.
That final scene of Dern as he throws his wedding band into the sea, as he disappears into it, was great.
Love that film! Takes me back. Dern was excellent.
My Bruce Dern Story - I got a lot of mileage out of !😅… In the summer of 1974 my freshman year of High School , a buddy and I had embarked on an epic adventure of backpacking the Desolation Wilderness above Lake Tahoe California. It was a 9 day trek covering about 55 miles and witnessing some of the most beautiful scenery this country has to offer. We went in at Echo Lake and Came out at Meeks bay. On our last leg headed down hill to our pick up point, just able to keep our eyes open from exhaustion and the huge dust storm we were creating dragging our tiered starving selfs- we noticed a Jogger headed up the hill trail , we pulled over to let him pass and take a rest, as he passed he said “how’s it going fellas” we both looked at him and at the same time said “ Hi “ that was all we had the energy to squeak out.
As he passed and headed up the trail (a quite steep grade )and jogging at a strong pace , we both turned and looked at each other and one of us says “ hey isn’t that the guy ?” Other says yeah - the guy from that science fiction movie with Huey Duey and Lewy we both said “Cool “.
Every time I’m watching a film where Bruce Dern shows up I tell my little story about the time I saw Bruce Dern in person. COOL !
its probably why hes still alive today & his mind is still sharp.... he and eastwood took care of their bodies & were good athletes. dern partied smart & exercised even smarter.
Life is random in a great way sometimes. And what a fantastic Backcountry trip!
Bruce was sensational in an episode of the original Fugitive tv series where he played a small town sheriff deputy. He was in another episode where he played a back hills country fellow who captured Lt. Gerard in the woods. Loved him in so many roles.
Awwww, what a great guy! Anybody who could make Marilyn smile and feel better is great in my book!
What a great way to handle the situation! Kudos, Bruce!
I'm so glad there are great stories like this from one of the great actors of our time available to all of us.
I loved him as Joe Danby in “Support Your Local Sheriff”!
Dern was robbed of an Oscar for Nebraska! He deserved it for his whole career as well.
He knew Monroe and saw Garbo! What a life! He always played villains in the Westerns and there was something unhinged about him that made him a scary villain .
100% agree!! Totally true!
@@doreendaykin6693
Hey, I’m pleased you agree.
Dern is one of those great character Actors who are in so many films and you don’t know his name but you recognize his face. I always know it’s going to be a good Western if I see Dern in it. He’s definitely in the twilight of his life but he’s left a body of work that speaks for itself.
A lot like Clint Eastwood, only Clint played the lead and Dern was the guy trying to kill him. They have both outlasted everyone.
@@dynjarren8355 yes very good comment about both Clint and Bruce Dern I love them both
@@wildbill7081 Thanks and maybe you’ll like or agree with this one, too.
They both almost have parallel careers.
One was the Anti Hero Star and the other was the Anti Hero Villain in dozens of films. The thought just occurred to me.
Agreed
Bruce's daughter is pretty good too.
I'm 59 years old....in my mind there are two people that stand alone in a category...Bruce Dern and Darth Vader. The very best villains of the past and future.
“The Burbs”!!👍
Nice tan lines Mrs Rumsfield :)
My ex wife and I used to refer to ourselves as the Klopeks when we lived in a suburban circle.
Great story, Bruce! I imagine you have a wealth of great stories to share. You've had an amazing career, so many great roles, so much incredible work. For me, Silent Running is one of my all time Sci-Fi favorites. It just hit at a time of my youth when i simply became wrapped up in that character and the desolation of space. Thanks for all your incredible work.
Yeah, SR affected a lot of us back in the day.
I remember his portrayal of a marine officer husband in ‘Coming Home’, with Jon Voight and Jane Fonda was great!
Im an empath, the depression and chaos of that movie stayed with me many months. When Bruces character killed himself, I couldnt stop crying.
Bruce Dern was a natural. He made it look effortless. One of my favorite movies of his was a comedy, "Support Your Local Sheriff" with James Garner. He was was a bad guy but still likeable at the same time.
love to hear these stories... I still remember Bruce Dern in "Silent Running"... really good actor
I had an opportunity to be in the audience at the TCM film festival 2022 when Bruce Dern was interviewed . He is a great story teller and a wonderful actor . From one Chicagoan to another , kudos Mr. Dern.
My favorite was his role in the Burbs
Bruce was awesome in movies especially in westerns. He seems like a cool guy.
I agree -- except when he killed John Wayne in "The Cowboys." But John Wayne warned him that he would be hated because of that. One of my favorite roles is when he was in "Down Pariscope" -- which I think is underrated, and one of my favorite movies.
When he left the Actors Studio for Hollywood, Elia Kazan told him that his job was to be the best cowboy third from the right.
I used to see him running along the PCH in Malibu for years and years even in the rain.
For those who haven't seen it, may I recommend "Family Plot" with Mr. Dern and Karen Black. It was Hitchcock's last movie. It wasn't Hitch's best but Dern makes it a worthwhile 2 hours!
And Barbara Harris (in a rare screen role) was great, too!
May I recommend anything by Laura Dern...🧐
Dern was also in a memorable Hitchcock TV episode. He had an ominous screen presence then.
Ah, Karen Black. One of the sexiest women of the era.
Silent Running. Made me tear up.
Bruce played the Best bad guy .... One of my favorite actors for sure .... The Best!!
Must be the best storytelling I've heard from an actor and and wasn't about making himself look good, at that point I wonder if he realised life would never get any higher !
Excellent story teller i could listen them all day. And this dude has been around.
Bruce made quite a career convincingly playing bad guys in westerns etc. & the fact he's still going strong many decades later is a testimony to his versatile talents.
One of the most underrated actors in the business
Please.
You shoulda won Oscar for Nebraska!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I met Bruce in the summer of 1999 when he was in my hometown of Madison, IN. filming a movie about the 1971 Governor's Cup boat race along the Ohio River. I had worked on what became a cut scene from the final film as a background extra. In between takes and after filming was done for one night, Bruce was entertaining us with his stories for hours. I had just got out of high school that year, still 18, and he had bought rounds of drinks (beer, booze, you name it) for those 21 and older. I snuck a couple of beers with friends that were there at the time and we got into a bullshit session, trading jokes. He could tell the raunchiest jokes that would make a platoon of Marines blush lol. They were still filming in town when I was about to leave for basic training in Ft. Benning. He somehow got word of where I was going, and wanted to wish me luck in person. He shook my hand and told me he was proud of me. I'll never forget that moment for as long as I live.
How kind, so appreciate real people!
LOVE Bruce Dern...Support Your Local Sheriff was a favorite, also The Burbs..thank you for the memories, Mr. Dern...
Thank you for posting this!
I just watched your interview with Cavette; you have been a favorite of mine for decades. My late brother Kim did some carpentry work for Laura on Laurel Canyon. So many years ago. ❤
Loafers with no socks !!!! I love that detail 😂
It’s nice to see Bruce Dern still telling stories about the old days & Marilyn. His daughter is a good actress in her own right👍🏻✨
Great actor
My favorite actor! My favorite movie he made was Silent Running. An extraordinary person and actor. I wish I could meet and talk to him.
He was in the Cowboys at the same time.
He did his baddy part in down time from Silent Running.
What an actor.
Brilliant as ever Bruce.
What a great story, Thanks for sharing Bruce
Long Hair is almost no hair! Fantastic actor. Watch him in The Cowboys with John Wayne from 1972. Intense is a terrible understatement.
He was so good, It almost ruined his career. He played the part so well, you actually disliked him personally!
John Wayne's movie "" The Cowboys "" was one of my favorite & I'll always remember Bruce Derns role in the movie as a Mean killer of John Wayne-- one of then only movies that he died in & the other was his last movie before he died"" The Shootist"" which he was very sick with the cancer during the filming😢 I LOVED ALL HIS MOVIES❤👍
Ok who wants to Kill John Wayne today and mean it and be hated for like 4 lifetimes.
Bruce jogged in Ill kill him real good and kill him again if you let me..
Wonderful wonderful story! Thank you!
BLACK SUNDAY LOVED IT!
Great story Bruce! You are the leading man! Running is the fountain of youth. You should have planted one on Marlyn, and just said, “Snap out of it!"
A Legend, great actor...tanks for sharing
Bruce Dern........my favorite actor of all time.......stole every scene he ever appeared in......I'll watch anything with
Dern in it.
Yo Rumsfeld!!!!!!!!!! The burbs’ was his best.
Thank you for the entertainment Bruce ,You did well Sir !
This guy is one of my favorite actors
Cool. I love the real memory moments!
One of the most recognisable actors, great parts he has played and will be always remembered for the characters he played so very well.
One of my favorite actors.
“Silent Running”.
It's thanks to Bruce Dern (in his iconic performance of Botanist 'Freeman Lowell') working with a young Douglas Trumbull on 'SILENT RUNNING' that --
-- at age 12, I just knew that my life's journey would be of finding 'Moments' as an artist, a screenwriter and director.
And like Mr. Dern's performances, I felt then as I do to this day, some 51 years later -- that we all have a certain moral imperative and must find the map of the our human heart.
Because through, whatever good, bad or the ugly of our challenges, we are presented ultimately with the lesson that ... it's not really the life you live --
-- but rather, it's the life you learn from.
Lucky me, in the mid-80's, as I was climbing the ladder to my first goals and thus absorbing every job on the set, that, I worked for Doug Trumbull as an assistant to the assistant editor at ShowScan.
Thank you, Mr. Dern ... your work, your path as an artist realizing, searching the rooms of your human heart has made a difference to yours truly at age 12 ... and it does to this day at 63.
D.A.
Got to know DT late in his life. Multidimensional guy. Great person.
BRUCR DERN . WAS A GREAT ACTOR . ESPECIALLY ON WESTON S GOD BLESS HIM .
Bruce was one of those iconic cowboy types who filled my Saturday mid morning. Usually playing the bad guy who I just craved to shoot down. Thank you sir for that!
Bruce was a very good RUNNER !!
One of my favorite actors, Bruce Dern
Such a great actor. Adore Bruce Dern.
I love these kind of stories.
I always enjoy Mr. Der;s work in movies-----especially the westerns.
Bruce you are a legend idgaf what anyone else says
Bruce in Support your Local Sheriff is one of his best performances ever!
Love this man.
Love this story.
That is a great story.
Amazing man
♥️ This guy. One of the most important historical figures in the universe. Ever since I saw silent running 💨
Great story Bruce.
I love Bruce Dern!
Great story Bruce Dern!!!!!!
I’ll watch Bruce Dern any day anytime ….I don’t care what the topic is… I’ll take any opportunity I get anytime just to see & hear him. But this is a great story…🙏💙
We all have favorite memories that improve with each recounting.
Hey Bruce great story been a fan for a long time.thank you
I loved Garbo! So beautiful. I liked Bruce in The Great Gatsby!
We love you Bruce !
Anytime I saw Bruce Dern on a show I knew trouble was coming!
...or you were gonna get an in your face maniac...lol
Marilyn would cry if someone didn't know her😅🤣😂
VERY fragile ego...
Loved him in the original The Driver with Ryan O'Neal.
Great story!
What a brilliant man!
I love you Bruce Dern!💖
i love Bruce.
Wow, great story
Appreciated Mr. Dern when I saw him in his 10,000 th movie/tv series. If it was on film it seems like he was in it.
Dern Bruce ,nice story
Classic actor I've Always liked him.
What a good friend.
Came here looking for a Smile clip, came away with a great Garbo story.
Amazing. You know it's true.
That I think is something I would expect him to say. Classic Bruce Dern
Great Bruce.
Hahahahah!! Now that is a funny but sort of sad story. Marilyn had demons and insecurities for sure but Bruce seems pretty down to earth. She was lucky he was there making such a comment. Probably a thousand times better than what any psychiatrist said to her!!!!
Bruce Dern, a very talented "bad" man! Love to watch him!