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Jason Bernard(1938-1996)

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Jason Bernard in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
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While You Were Sleeping
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Jason Bernard was born on 17 May 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Liar Liar (1997), WarGames (1983) and While You Were Sleeping (1995). He was married to Carol Joy Pacanda and Debra Jean Wilson. He died on 16 October 1996 in Burbank, California, USA.
BornMay 17, 1938
DiedOctober 16, 1996(58)
BornMay 17, 1938
DiedOctober 16, 1996(58)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Jim Carrey and Mitchell Ryan in Liar Liar (1997)
Liar Liar
6.9
  • Judge Marshall Stevens
  • 1997
Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy in WarGames (1983)
WarGames
7.1
  • Captain Knewt
  • 1983
Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman in While You Were Sleeping (1995)
While You Were Sleeping
6.8
  • Jerry
  • 1995
Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
No Way Out
7.1
  • Major Donovan
  • 1987

Credits

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Actor

  • Jim Carrey and Mitchell Ryan in Liar Liar (1997)
    Liar Liar
    6.9
    • Judge Marshall Stevens
    • 1997
  • Suddenly (1996)
    Suddenly
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • Louie
    • 1996
  • James Luisi in The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play (1996)
    The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play
    7.6
    TV Movie
    • Leon Martin
    • 1996
  • Jon Cryer, Maria Pitillo, and Tate Donovan in Partners (1995)
    Partners
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Leavitt
    • 1996
  • Sophie & the Moonhanger (1996)
    Sophie & the Moonhanger
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Holt
    • 1996
  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Wilson Sloane
    • 1996
  • Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (1995)
    Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
    8.8
    Video Game
    • Capt. William Eisen
    • 1995
  • Down, Out & Dangerous (1995)
    Down, Out & Dangerous
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Detective Danner
    • 1995
  • Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman in While You Were Sleeping (1995)
    While You Were Sleeping
    6.8
    • Jerry
    • 1995
  • Kirk Cameron in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995)
    The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • Prof. Miles Quigley
    • 1995
  • Ginger Lynn, Mark Hamill, Malcolm McDowell, Jennifer MacDonald, and John Rhys-Davies in Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger (1994)
    Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
    8.8
    Video Game
    • Capt. William Eisen
    • 1994
  • Cosmic Slop (1994)
    Cosmic Slop
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Bernard Shields (segment "Space Traders")
    • 1994
  • Ken Hudson Campbell, Molly Hagan, Rick Lawless, Peter Mackenzie, and William Ragsdale in Herman's Head (1991)
    Herman's Head
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mr. Paul Bracken
    • 1991–1994
  • Rita Moreno in Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994)
    Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Additional Voices
    • 1994–1999
  • Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman, and Jessica Walter in Dinosaurs (1991)
    Dinosaurs
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Edward R. Hero (voice)
    • 1992

Soundtrack

  • It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986)
    It's Garry Shandling's Show.
    7.7
    TV Series
    • performer: "Louise"
    • 1987

Videos2

While You Were Sleeping
Clip 1:05
While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping
Clip 1:29
While You Were Sleeping
While You Were Sleeping
Clip 1:29
While You Were Sleeping

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • May 17, 1938
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • October 16, 1996
    • Burbank, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouses
      Carol Joy Pacanda1964 - July 1974 (divorced, 1 child)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Had just finished a support role opposite comedian Jim Carrey in Liar Liar (1997) at the time of his death. The movie was dedicated to his memory.
  • Trademark
      Usually played a stern authority figure

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  • When did Jason Bernard die?
    October 16, 1996
  • How did Jason Bernard die?
    Heart attack
  • How old was Jason Bernard when he died?
    58 years old
  • Where did Jason Bernard die?
    Burbank, California, USA
  • When was Jason Bernard born?
    May 17, 1938

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