It was a reflection on what had happened in Vietnam. He made his film debut in Rollercoaster (1977). Thats how I got the part. Schlumberger. I mean, when we wrapped for the day, John Houseman would ask me to walk with him from the set back to the hotel. Look at the news! And I said: But I need Jodi! YuQuip Industrial Solutions. By that time, I had given up Los Angeles to be with this woman in Florida, but it turned out she was with another guy. From 1978 to 1984, Craig Wasson had major roles in many high profile films and then like so many promising actors before him, drifted off the radar. But after it was over, there was no applause. My agents werent talking to me, because I was never available. You know what it is? Maybe when they make the movie about Bill Maher, he'll have an opportunity to shine on the big screen again. They had me read it. Thats a great movie. I didnt get paid hardly anything, which makes no sense in retrospect. I saw Craig in a play, '1776' at the Very Little. Sign up. You know, I worked with a lot of these older great actors and the bigger they were, the more gracious they were. [Laughs] I love you. In 1988 there was BUM RAP, a comedy drama about a man who learns he only has three days to live. If BODY DOUBLE displays the weakness of guys, then what are we to make of THE MENS CLUB? Andrew Stevens, James Canning, Michael Lembeck and I really hit it off. And this two-part episode is probably my favorite thing Ive ever done. They cut it out! He did a great job. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 It also wants to be a meditation on love, and on how love changes during the course of a decade. Theres a perfect name for this guy. People are making money on the war, at the expense of American lives. Im a black T-shirt and jeans guy. Prior to the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots, Wasson was . While there I meet a hooker, played by Dee Wallace. Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. Shes my favorite actress who I ever worked with. They have also lived in Henderson, NV and Melbourne, FL. In 1980, Wasson starred in an AFI student film directed by Robert Mandel. In part 2, Wasson discusses Ghost Story, Body Double, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, and more. Wasson was featured as Doug Ebert in the soap opera One Life to Live in 1991. She said: Maybe youd better call the casting director. TV didnt exist before two generations ago. People were offended by the fact that I wasnt the typical hero. The good thing was that I was so nave that I just called her and they took care of it. It was a little nothing movie. Right on, brother. just looked at my yearbook again after seeing craig on a "hart to hart" episode. He wrote a rave review about it. I had the opportunity to make a living as an actor and I retired comfortably. In 1980, Wasson starred in an AFI student film directed by Robert Mandel. Born August 29, 1961, in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Pearl A. and Janice Brown Barrows. And if you tried, it got squashed. In 1987, Craig played a role in the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors which became the biggest hit at the box office racking up over $44 million against $5 million budget. He made his film debut in Rollercoaster (1977). Bio Craig Wasson, best known for being a Movie Actor, was born in Eugene, Oregon, USA on Monday, March 15, 1954. That was Brando going [does a perfect imitation:] I got an idea how Im gonna do this character. And I guess the studio said: This is too raw, too honest, too early. He made his film debut in Rollercoaster (1977). Jump to navigation Jump to search. American actor best remembered for his leading role in the film Body Double. With her mouth sewn mostly shut throughout the film, OConnors weird portrayal frequently hits Liz Taylor-style, wide-eyed freakout notes (which are always welcome) and her medical paramour is played to the hilt by Armand Assante, who waltzes in as if hes the lead in a hard-boiled neo-noir, making their scenes together a pleasingly piquant study in Off-Kilter Scenery Chewing 101. You become part of a huge system. June 19th, Cinefamily. Take action! Born on 24 Dec 1971. In his first motion picture, Rollercoaster (1977), he starred with future Star Trek: The Next Generation and DS9 guest star Michael Bell. Penn had just come off MISSOURI BREAKS, with Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. While a restored copy of this 46 minute short is not available, it can be found here on youtube. [Cinefamily]. I dont know for sure. So, he brought me in to see if I could do audio books. Okay, so you dont have to do a goddamn thing. Does that ring a bell? Further information about his parents and siblings are yet to be revealed. got wind of the script while we were shooting in Ireland. I just thought someone made a mistake. Its the guy that screams at me when I get off the bus. You know that old phrase, Seeing is believing? I dont think that the subconscious sees any difference between the images we see on the screen and the images we see in reality. In both THE BOYS IN COMPANY C and GO TELL THE SPARTANS you portray the character through whose eyes we see the insanity of war. I really enjoyed it. But Arthur was the method. So, I just stand up and leave. My agent was sitting behind me. Lets get back to De Palma. Youre in love with a woman you dont dare approach, now at least you have something. I said: Id like to be. If you would recut that movie, using the script, it would all make sense. human. Sorry for the maudlin tone but seeing Craig again was AWESOME!PS: Saw Gabriel Byrne in a bit speaking part. THE OUTSIDER is a great movie. I know De Palma had seen a two-part episode of a TV series I did called Skag with Karl Malden. Craig Wasson. So, I want to be able to pray to God in the climax of the movie and have the power of prayer end him. Thats how the movie got made. He said: Just make a submission and Ill make sure you become a member. American actor best remembered for his leading role in the film Body Double. Was he on Mary Tyler Moore show as Mary's neice's boyfriend? He shouldnt be so proud of being an a-hole. In a way I was being like Jake: just being glad that I got a part in a horror film. You know what Im saying? Every time I did a movie like that, that says something profound, it got squashed, it seems like. I didnt even have to read for it. My song was called What You Do, I Do. Havent they noticed I can learn my lines and hit my mark? You can find out how much net worth Craig has this year and how he spent his expenses. Working with Patricia Arquette was great. I enjoyed it tremendously. My character reminded me so much of guys I had known in high school, guys who I wish Id been at the time. Lets talk about FOUR FRIENDS, which I love. Craig starred in the short-lived 1980 TV series Skag. And my character, Mr. Hippie Man, was the only character who truly likes women. He completed his schooling from Sheldon High School. As for Body Double dealing with the estimated $7-billion pornographic film industry, Wasson said hes in no place to decide what should or should not be. They treated me so well. Why couldnt they take you if they had John Heard? And we got criticized for being misogynistic, because one woman is murdered and you dont even see it on screen. Its crazy. The narrator, Craig Wasson, often sounds like Jimmy Stewart, which somehow was utterly perfect. In 1976, 29 States furnished demographic data and 7 . (3) Finally, Jane Wasson gave birth to another son, James Craig Wasson, on 23 October 1879, at Tannybrake. He's my Facebook friend and a fellow Eugenian! I stop for a second and ask her: Should I wait until youre done? It created a kind of riot. He wanted something like Every Breath You Take. In 1989, Wasson starred as James Madison in A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation. Day after day she kept saying this. But that was not the case. I was like: Im not doing anything else Its probably the most commercially successful film I was ever in. Its about how your character brings his idealism to the I.R.A., but he nearly gets destroyed because that world has no place for idealism, really. When Jonathan breaks up a semi-slavery ring, the manager running it sends a hit man to pretend to be Jennifer's cousin and terminate her. I feel like the luckiest guy who ever lived. Cinefamily will soon be screening Why Me?, an actual 1984 made-for-TV movie starring Armand Assante about a woman whose face is disfigured in a car accident who gets a vagina transplanted onto her face. She wanted a star. After FOUR FRIENDS he wanted to do a movie called WEATHER WARS, which he wanted me to star in. he was a fine lancelot, and a really nice guy. Theyd already been there for about a year when we showed up. "1776" was Ed Ragozzino's summer production (at South, not VLT) and Craig sang "Momma Look Sharp". While a restored copy of this 46 minute short is not available, it can be found here on youtube. On this episode youll hear how some coincidences, luck, and talent with the guitar got Wasson started on his acting journey. Ka-boom-bam-pow-pow! Wa s son was raised in his hometown, Eugene. But still, there are a lot of people upset by the fact that I did this in public. Theres that scene at the end when we have the soccer match. Some of Wassons film work is a little hard to track down. She was only eighteen years old. I mean, Tippi Hedrens daughter is Melanie Griffith! The answer. Thats exactly right. I wasnt thinking very hard. 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Join to view profile. Didnt you read the review? He's still a working actor, doing some amazing voice-over work in a variety of current audio books. And I get rejected again! Whats are Wassons thoughts on voyeurism? I say yes. Amazing guy. Its all built around Lee Ermey. How did that start? Absolutely. After reading this I am going out to buy 11-22-63. I hadn't realized he was the dame actor I had enjoyed in several different movies. Did you have any misgivings at the time? I will look for more titles with read by Craig Wasson on the cover. He did very well for himself. He belongs to American nationality, and his ethnicity is White. He was not in Vietnam, but he or I could have easily been over there in that nightmare. Lot of big shots were there. You also had great rapport with Burt Lancaster on GO TELL THE SPARTANS, I believe. You will likely need to provide information such as the report number, your name, drivers license number, vehicle plate number, the date/time of accident, location of accident, who was involved in the accident, your mailing address, phone number, and email. A friend of mine knew this editor who did audio books, Bob Walter. It was about all these constant lies to control you through fear. That must have been crushing. Its a great double entendre, with Jake being an actor. Because we had little money, we shot for only three weeks. This was before ATLANTIC CITY. But I got a secret for everyone out there Nothings changed. He walked out quickly, with his back to me. And he walks up to me and says: How come youre not a member of the Academy? It was directed by Tony Luraschi, a great guy and wonderful director. But thats the idea. Many will recognize Craig Wasson from some key films in the 1980s, from Body Double to Ghost Story and Nightmare on Elm Street. 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