Bruce Dern was born in Chicago, the son of utility chief and attorney John Dern and Jean MacLeish. In Kenilworth, Illinois, Dern was raised. Dern has won numerous awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Actor and the Best Actor prize from the Cannes Film Festival.
Bruce Dern received nominations for both the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2013 for Nebraska and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1978 for Coming Home. Dern has also been nominated for a BAFTA Award, a Genie Award thrice, and three Golden Globe Awards.
George Dern, the paternal grandfather of Dern, served as secretary of war and as governor of Utah at the time Bruce was born.
Is Bruce Dern Still Alive?
Bruce Dern, who is currently 86 years old, is alive and well. In regards to his family background, Dern’s maternal grandfather was a Vice President of the Carson, Pirie and Scott stores.
These stores were originally established by Dern’s own father, Andrew MacLeish, a businessman originally from Scotland.
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