Frederic Forrest

Biography

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 prominent roles in The Conversation (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), One from the Heart (1982), and Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988). He was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Huston Dyer in the musical drama The Rose (1979). Forrest came to public attention for his performance in When the Legends Die (1972), which earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. His other film credits include The Missouri Breaks (1976), Hammett (1982), Valley Girl (1983), The Two Jakes (1990), Falling Down (1993), and All the King's Men (2006), along with the television series 21 Jump...

Known For

Career Timeline

19681976198419922000200820162025
  1. 2025
    Films to Die For

    (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  2. 2006
    All the King's Men

    Willie's Father • Acting

  3. 2004
    The Dream Studio

    self • Acting

  4. 2003
    Path to War

    Earle G. Wheeler • Acting

  5. 2003
  6. 2002
    The House Next Door

    Vernon Crank • Acting

  7. 2000
    Shadow Hours

    Sean • Acting

  8. 2000
    Militia

    William Fain • Acting

Frederic Forrest - Aperture