Bernie Casey Movies
Former pro football player Bernie Casey turned to acting in the early 1970s. He has been steadily employed in theatrical films ever since, playing supporting roles in such films as
Boxcar Bertha (1972),
Cleopatra Jones (1976),
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and all three
Revenge of the Nerds epics (as "U.N. Jefferson"). Casey's series-TV assignments included the title character (a blue-collar father of five children) in 1979's Harris and Company and the role of baseball coach Ozzie Peoples in
Bay City Blues (1983). A ubiquitous TV-movie actor, Bernie Casey was seen in such highly-rated efforts as
Brian's Song (1971),
Gargoyles (1972) and
The Sophisticated Gents (1981). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
