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".
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Network
as Walter C. Amundsen
1976
The Wizard of Loneliness
as Jim
1988
The American Snitch
as Gerry
1983
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
as Mayor of East Shemp
1990
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
as The Mayor
1995
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
as The Mayor
1995
Brewster's Millions
as Norris Baxter
1985
The Hudsucker Proxy
as Board Member
1994
Kent State
as Gov. James A. Rhodes
1981
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
as Blood
1973
The Congress
as (voice)
1989
The Imagemaker
as Congressman Lyons
1986
Tune in Tomorrow...
as Sam & Sid
1990
