In a landscape of famous fictional nerds, it is difficult to pick one more unique than booger. Curtis will be signing copies of his new book revenge of the nerd tomorrow july 18th, at 7p. Curtis armstrong is an american actor best known for playing the roles of booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, herbert viola on the tv. Revenge of the nerds 1984 curtis armstrong as booger booger and takeshi are trying to look at a naked girl who hides behind a large roommate. Curtis armstrong on playing memorable character booger. I like reading bioautobios and this one caught my eye because i have seen revenge of the nerds a few times so knew who booger was, which was played by curtis armstrong. The son of actor john carradine and actress sonia sorel, robert carradine. Andrew martin cassese born february 12, 1972 is an american stage and film. Revenge of the nerds booger curtis armstrong interview. The man behind many unforgettable supporting roles booger in revenge of the nerds and voices snot lonstein on american dad. The ultimate character actor has starred in dozens of films and tv shows in his illustrious fourdecadeplus career, including in revenge of the nerds, risky business, moonlighting.
Armstrong has had a 30year career in film and television including revenge of the nerds, risky business, and moonlighting. Curtis armstrong is an actor, an author, a nerd, and hes booger. Sep 27, 2017 no matter what he does, actor curtis armstrong will always be thought of as booger, the grossout character he played in the iconic revenge of the nerds movies. In this movie, dudley booger dawson curtis armstrong is getting married to his omega mu girlfriend jeannie corinne bohrer, but the. In the gleefully nobrow comedy revenge of the nerds, he played a fraternity brother who indulged an unhygienic habit that earned him well, earned him, anyway the nickname booger. Later on he warms up to college life with much help from the lambda lambda lambdas. Wormser is a child prodigy who is allowed to start college early. Its from 1984, so it has all of these notes about revenge of the nerds, including the biography that i felt compelled to write for booger. What the cast of revenge of the nerds looks like today. Nerds in love is a 1994 american madefortelevision comedy film and a sequel to the 1984 film revenge of the nerds and the final installment in the revenge of the nerds series. Curtis armstrong, actor i blame dennis hopper youtube. Curtis armstrong born november 27, 1953 can be an american actor known for his portrayal as booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, as herbert viola on moonlighting, as kilometers dalby in risky business, as famed record maker ahmet ertegun in the film ray and for voicing the titular character in the display dan vs. Curtis armstrongs king of the nerds puts booger actor. Actor curtis armstrong gifts film, tv mementos to oakland university.
Revenge of the nerds star curtis armstrong remembers. Has played a character nicknamed booger in revenge of the nerds 1984 and a character named snot on american dad. Actor curtis armstrong explains what he took away from the film playing booger, who was accepted by the nerds despite not really being one of them. The films plot chronicles a group of nerds at the fictional adams college trying to stop the ongoing. Curtis armstrong born november 27, 1953 is an american actor best known for playing the roles of booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, herbert viola. As an actor, yes, but more than that, curtis is a personal friend and very dear to me. Curtis armstrong on playing memorable character booger from revenge of the nerds.
Played by curtis armstrong in 1984s revenge of the nerds, booger preferred stained tshirts to pocket protectors, and farts over facts. Curtis armstrong, revenge of the nerds and new girl actor, to visit. Revenge of the nerds booger curtis armstrong interview subscribe here. Curtis armstrong born november 27, 1953 is an american actor best known for playing the roles of booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, herbert viola on the tv series moonlighting, miles dalby in the film risky business, famed record producer ahmet ertegun in the film ray as well as for playing the role of metatron on the tv series supernatural. Even after 40 years and dozens of film and tv roles, actor curtis armstrong remains known to most as booger, the gross out misfit from revenge of the nerds. A classically trained actor, curtis began his incredible 40year career on stage but progressed rapidly to film and television. Curtis armstrong talks playing booger for revenge of the. Actor curtis armstrongs affable memoir, revenge of the nerd revenge of the nerd revenge of the nerd in his new memoir, actor curtis armstrong excerpts passages from a diary he kept. Revenge of the nerds cast, info, trivia famous birthdays.
But what revenge of the nerds preaches ultimately is that unlike the new age b. Jul 18, 2017 the man behind many unforgettable supporting roles booger in revenge of the nerds and voices snot lonstein on american dad. Revenge of the nerds 1984 cast and crew cast photos and. So when the role of a fraternity brother named booger with a gaginducing habit came along the following year, the actor almost turned it. Carradine also portrayed fraternity president lewis skolnick in the revenge of the nerds series of comedy films. Im a huge fan of james hong, the legendary character actor. Curtis armstrong shares the story behind his iconic role in revenge of the nerds, and how he once hated playing a role that means the world. Wormsey marianne muellerleile woman lisa welch suzy lance lombardo.
An insinuated subtext in the film is the nerds feeling protective of wormser. After all, he is still working as an actor after 40 years. When he handed me a copy of the advance uncorrected proof of revenge of the nerd, abashed and acutely aware of the uncorrected bit, i didnt have the heart to tell him that im something of a connoisseur of celebrity memoirs. Curtis armstrong on playing memorable character booger from revenge of the nerds duration. Actor curtis armstrongs affable memoir, revenge of the nerd. Heres a guide to the cast and characters of revenge of the nerds. The character was a gross turd of a nerd, and an immediately beloved one in the classic 80s comedy, now out on bluray for the first time.
Now, actor curtis armstrong, better known as dudley booger dawson, reflects back on what makes. In 2017, he released his autobiography entitled revenge of the nerd. He portrays the angel and scribe of god metatron from season 8 to season 11 curtis is best known for his portrayal as booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, as herbert viola on moonlighting, as famed record producer ahmet ertegun in the film ray, for voicing the titular character in the show dan vs, as well as schmuely snot. Dudley booger dawson is about to get married, but the father of the bride doesnt want his daughter to marry a nerd.
Thirty years ago, the nerds defeated the jocks in the now iconic movie revenge of the nerds. Curtis armstrong is an actor, an author, a nerd, and hes. No matter what he does, actor curtis armstrong will always be thought of as booger, the grossout character he played in the iconic revenge of the nerds movies. Curtis armstrong, the beloved character actor who had scenestealing roles in such 80s hits as revenge of the nerds, risky business and moonlighting, is penning his. While national lampoons animal house took college humor to one plateau, revenge of the nerds raised it to another level. Revenge of the nerds 1984 cast and crew cast photos.
Booger from revenge of the nerds penning memoir exclusive. Jan 14, 2018 im a huge fan of james hong, the legendary character actor. Revenge of the nerds 1984 curtis armstrong as booger. In the gleefully nobrow comedy revenge of the nerds, he played a fraternity brother who indulged an unhygienic habit that earned him well, earned him, anyway.
Actor and metro detroit native curtis armstrong, best know for playing booger in revenge of the nerds, will be at the redford theatre this weekend for screenings of the 1984 movie comedy. Donald richard gibb born august 4, 1954 is an american actor, best known for his roles as the hulking, dimwitted fraternity brother ogre in several installments of the revenge of the nerds film series, as ray jackson in bloodsport and as leslie dr. But it was armstrongs second role, in 1984s revenge of the nerds, that would forever immortalize him as booger, the college nerd with a hygiene issue but a good heart. At first he doesnt want to go and would rather be around kids his own age. With robert carradine, anthony edwards, timothy busfield, andrew cassese. Revenge of the nerds is a 1984 american comedy film directed by jeff kanew, and starring robert carradine and anthony edwards, with curtis armstrong, ted mcginley, julia montgomery, brian tochi, larry b. With robert carradine, curtis armstrong, julia montgomery, corinne bohrer. Actor curtis armstrong gifts film, tv mementos to oakland.
Jan 16, 2019 curtis armstrong, actor, producer and writer known for his work on shows such as new girl and supernatural and roles in risky business and revenge of the nerds, will be. Revenge of the nerds 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jun 03, 2018 carradine also portrayed fraternity president lewis skolnick in the revenge of the nerds series of comedy films. He is an actor, known for risky business 1983, better off dead. In this movie, dudley booger dawson curtis armstrong is getting married to his omega mu. Aug 21, 2017 but it was armstrongs second role, in 1984s revenge of the nerds, that would forever immortalize him as booger, the college nerd with a hygiene issue but a good heart. He has been married to elaine aronson since january 2, 1994. Curtis armstrong made his break into the film industry as miles dalby in risky business, starring tom cruise. A classically trained actor, curtis began his incredible 40year career onstage but progressed rapidly to film and television.
Now 56, the actor voiced the character snot for animated series american dad until 2009, and voiced a character in the. Curtis armstrong on playing memorable character booger from. Scott lamar brian tochi takashi donald gibb ogre david wohl dean ulich john goodman coach harris henry max kendrick trainer michelle meyrink judy matt salinger burke james cromwell mr. Curtis armstrong, actor, producer and writer known for his work on shows such as new girl and supernatural and roles in risky business and revenge of the nerds, will be. Jan 22, 2020 heres a guide to the cast and characters of revenge of the nerds. Curtis armstrong was born on november 27, 1953 in detroit, michigan, usa. With his sharp features and goofy grin, robert carradine hardly fit the bill of a typical leading man in. Revenge of the nerds reunion niagara falls comic con 2018.
Jul 11, 2017 in the gleefully nobrow comedy revenge of the nerds, he played a fraternity brother who indulged an unhygienic habit that earned him well, earned him, anyway the nickname booger. Curtis armstrong, revenge of the nerds and new girl actor. Jul 20, 2014 revenge of the nerds booger curtis armstrong interview subscribe here. Whenever the trilambs leave the house, someone almost always has an arm around him, or a. Armstrong starred in three of the revenge of the nerds sequels. Directed by jeff kanew, revenge of the nerds was released in 1984. Oct 27, 2017 so when the role of a fraternity brother named booger with a gaginducing habit came along the following year, the actor almost turned it down on the spot. Scott, michelle meyrink, john goodman, timothy busfield, andrew cassese and donald gibb. May 26, 2011 revenge of the nerds booger meets snotty duration. Armstrong reprised his role of booger in revenge of the nerds ii. Curtis armstrong born november 27, 1953 is an american actor best known for playing the roles of booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, herbert viola on the tv series moonlighting, miles dalby in the film risky business, famed record producer ahmet ertegun in the film ray as well as for playing the role of metatron on the tv series.
Feb 17, 2019 actor curtis armstrong gifts film, tv mementos to oakland university. Sep 10, 2017 curtis armstrong on playing memorable character booger from revenge of the nerds duration. The nerdy gain needs to set things straight once again. Curtis armstrong, revenge of the nerds and new girl. Set at the fictional adams college, the movies plot follows a group of nerds and their harassment at the hands of a fraternity of football jocks called the alpha betas. This segment aired on the ktla morning news, monday, july.
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