Jerome Dempsey
Acting • Born 1929-03-01 – Died 1998-08-27
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".
Filmography
21 credits
Network
Movie • 1976
Walter C. Amundsen
The Wizard of Loneliness
Movie • 1988
Jim
The American Snitch
Movie • 1983
Gerry
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Movie • 1995
The Mayor
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
Movie • 1990
Mayor of East Shemp
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Movie • 1995
The Mayor
Brewster's Millions
Movie • 1985
Norris Baxter
The Hudsucker Proxy
Movie • 1994
Board Member
Kent State
Movie • 1981
Gov. James A. Rhodes
Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood
Movie • 1973
Blood
The Congress
Movie • 1989
(voice)
The Imagemaker
Movie • 1986
Congressman Lyons
Tune in Tomorrow...
Movie • 1990
Sam & Sid
Lincoln
TV • 1988
Congressman Elihu Washburne
The Equalizer
TV • 1985
Senator Claremont
The Cosby Show
TV • 1984
Dave
Shannon
TV • 1961
Jack Purcell
The Nurses
TV • 1962
Assistant District Attorney
The Adams Chronicles
TV • 1976
Lewis Tappan
The Andros Targets
TV • 1977
Claude Becker
Crossbow
TV • 1987