Frederic Forrest
| Born | December 23, 1936 |
| Hometown | Waxahachie, Texas, United States |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Nina Dean, Marilu Henner, Nancy Whitaker |
| Parents | Virginia Allie Forrest, Frederic Fenimore Forrest |
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Oscars In Memoriam: Lance Reddick, Cormac McCarthy, Treat Williams, Norman Lear, Frederic Forrest & Burt Young Relegated To Fine Print In Underwhelming Segment
- Andrea Bocelli performed a rendition of the song “Time to Say Goodbye” with his son Matteo Bocelli to accompany the Academy’s annual obituary section. Perhaps mindful of previous years, in which eagle-eyed viewers have jumped on omissions, this year’s “In Memoriam” — which began with footage of the recently deceased Russian opposition leader and subject of last …
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Rose (film) | Nominated |
| 1980 | Academy Award | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Rose (film) | Nominated |
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Frederic Forrest, Oscar-nominated actor for 'The Rose,' dies at 86
Bette Midler confirmed Friday that Frederic Forrest, who played her lover in 'The Rose,' has died. The actor also known for his collaborations with Francis Ford Coppola was 86.
- CelebrityThe Wrap
Frederic Forrest, Actor Known for ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Rose,’ Dies at 86
Forrest was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Dyer in “The Rose”
- CelebrityConsequence of Sound
Frederic Forrest, Actor in Apocalypse Now and The Rose, Dead at 86
Forrest passed away at home after a long illness. Frederic Forrest, Actor in Apocalypse Now and The Rose, Dead at 86 Carys Anderson
- CelebrityDeadline
Frederic Forrest Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actor In ‘Apocalypse Now’ And ‘The Rose’ Was 86
Oscar-nominated character actor Frederic Forrest, who starred in The Rose and Apocalypse Now, died Friday in Santa Monica, Calif. at 86 after a long illness. Bette Midler, his former costar, shared the news on Twitter. “The great and beloved Frederic Forrest has died,” Midler, 77, wrote Friday. “Thank you to all of his fans and friends […]
- CelebrityVariety
Frederic Forrest, Actor in ‘Apocalypse Now,’ ‘The Rose,’ Dies at 86
Frederic Forrest, a character actor who had a memorable role in 1979’s “Apocalypse Now” and earned an Oscar nomination for “The Rose” in the same year, died Friday in Santa Monica. He was 86. Forrest’s death was confirmed by his sister, Ginger Jackson. It was first reported by his “Rose” co-star Bette Midler, who paid […]
- EntertainmentThe Hollywood Reporter
Frederic Forrest, Standout Supporting Player in ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Rose,’ Dies at 86
Frederic Forrest, the resilient character actor best remembered for his performance as the high-strung Chef Hicks in Apocalypse Now and for his Academy Award-nominated turn as Huston Dyer, the AWOL army sergeant who captured Bette Midler’s heart in The Rose, has died. He was 86. Forrest died Friday at his home in Santa Monica after a […]
- CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Bette Midler Reveals ‘Beloved’ Co-Star Frederic Forrest Has Died at 86
Axelle/Bauer-GriffinAcclaimed actor Frederic Forrest has died at age 86. Bette Midler, his co-star in The Rose, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, shared the news Friday night. “The great and beloved Frederic Forrest has died. Thank you to all of his fans and friends for all their support these last few months. He was a remarkable actor, and a brilliant human being, and I was lucky to have him in my life. He was at peace.” Forrest starred in dozens of films during his career, inc
- EntertainmentVariety
Cynthia Erivo to Produce and Star in ‘The Rose’ Remake for Searchlight
Cynthia Erivo has set up a remake of the Bette Midler-starring film “The Rose,” signing on to produce and star in the new movie for Searchlight. The Grammy, Tony, and Emmy winner and two-time Oscar nominee will take on the title role in the musical romantic drama, which follows a self-destructive female rock star who […]
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
Cynthia Erivo to Star in Remake of Bette Midler Musical ‘The Rose’ for Searchlight
Cynthia Erivo is set to star in and produce a remake of the 1979 film “The Rose,” a musical romance that starred Bette Midler and earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. Erivo’s “The Rose” remake is set up at Searchlight Pictures and is the story of a self-destructive rock star who struggles to deal with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of those around her. While the new film will pay homage to the original, “The Rose” aims to put a contemporary lens on the high pric
