Frederic Forrest

Frederic Fenimore Forrest Jr. (December 23, 1936 – June 23, 2023) was an American actor. A figure of the New Hollywood movement, Forrest was best known for his collaborations with director Francis Ford Coppola, playing featured roles in The Conversation, Apocalypse Now (1979), One from the Heart (1982), and Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988). He was nominated for an Academy Award

Forrest was known for his roles as Chef in Apocalypse Now,

Forrest also appeared in Valley Girl, whose greenhouses provided plants for sale in retail stores. In 1993, he was a recipient of TCU's Distinguished Alumni Award.

Forrest was married three times: to his college girlfriend Nancy Whitaker from 1960 to 1963, to actress Marilu Henner from 1980 to 1983, and lastly to model Nina Dean in 1985. He did not have any children.

Forrest died at his home in Santa Monica, California, on June 23, 2023, at the age of 86.

Filmography + List of film credits Year Title Role Notes 1966 Viet Rock 1968 The Filthy Five Johnny Longo (credited as 'Matt Garth') 1969 Futz! Sugford 1972 When the Legends Die Tom Black Bull Nominated – Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor 1973 The Don Is Dead Tony Fargo 1974 The Conversation Mark The Gravy Train Rut 1975 Permission to Kill Scott Allison 1976 The Missouri Breaks Cary 1978 It Lives Again Eugene Scott 1979 Apocalypse Now Jay "Chef" Hicks National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor (also for The Rose) The Rose Huston Dyer National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor (also for Apocalypse Now)Nominated – Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated – New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor 1982 One From the Heart Hank Hammett Hammett 1983 Valley Girl Steve Richman 1984 The Stone Boy Andy Jansen 1985 Return Brian Stoving 1986 Where are the Children? Courtney Parrish 1987 Stacking Buster McGuire 1988 Tucker: The Man and His Dream Eddie 1989 Valentino Returns Sonny Gibbs Cat Chaser Nolen Tyner Music Box Jack Burke 1990 The Two Jakes Chuck Newty 1992 Twin Sisters Delvaux The Habitation of Dragons Leonard Tolliver Rain Without Thunder Warden Double Obsession Paul Harkness Filmed in Boulder. Distributed by Tri-Star. Directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley 1993 Falling Down Nick, Nazi Surplus Store Owner Trauma Dr. Judd Precious Victims Sheriff Frank Yocom Hidden Fears Mike 1994 Chasers Duane Lassie Sam Garland 1995 One Night Stand Michael Joslyn 1997 Crash Dive Adm. Pendleton The Brave Lou Sr. The End of Violence Ranger MacDermot One of Our Own Maj. Ron Bridges 1998 Boogie Boy Edsel Dundee Point Blank Mac Bradford Whatever Mr. Chaminski Black Thunder Admiral Pendleton The First 9½ Weeks David Millman Direct-to-video film Implicated Det. Luddy 1999 Sweetwater Alex (present day) 2000 Shadow Hours Sean A Piece of Eden Paulo Tredici The Spreading Ground Det. Mike McGivern Militia William Fain 2002 The House Next Door Vernon Crank 2003 The Quality of Light David 2006 All the King's Men Donald Stark (final film role)

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