Jason Bernard
Acting
Biography
Jason Bernard (May 17, 1938 – October 16, 1996) was an American film and television actor. Bernard was born in Chicago, Illinois. His first starring role was in the pilot episode of the television series The White Shadow as Jim Willis. His other well-known television roles are in the 1980s television series Cagney & Lacey as Inspector Marquette from 1982–1983, Days of Our Lives as Preston Wade in 1982, and a recurring role in the first season of Night Court as Judge Stone's arrogant rival Judge Willard. His big role came in the 1983 hit NBC miniseries V as Caleb Taylor. Bernard reprised his role in the 1984 sequel V: The Final Battle. His other big television role was in the 1990s Fox comedy series Herman's Head as Herman's boss, Mr. Paul Bracken. He appeared in the video games Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger and Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom as Captain William Eisen. Bernard's first role in a feature film was a cameo in the Charles Bronson film Death Wish, and his first major role was in the 1974 movie Thomasine & Bushrod. He later appeared in Car Wash, WarGames, No Way Out, While You Were Sleeping, and Blue Thunder. Bernard made many guest appearances on a variety of television shows, ranging from Starsky & Hutch, Flamingo Road and The Jeffersons to The Flash, Murder, She Wrote, Wiseguy and Partners. He also appeared, as the chief security guard, in The Dukes of Hazzard episode "The Dukes in Hollywood". He played the blind musician Tyrone Wattell in the film All of Me. Bernard's final appearance was in the 1997 film Liar Liar as Judge Marshall Stevens.
Born: May 17, 1938
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Judge Marshall Stevens
as Leon Martin
as Detective Danner
as Jerry
as Miles Quigley
as Bernard Shields (segment 'Space Traders')
as Desmond Powell / Nightshade
as Edward R. Hero (voice)
as Dr. Desmond Powell
as Lt. Wilder
as Martin Luther King, Jr
as Det. Mitchell
as Lt. Crawford
as Mr. Noack
as Benny Tate
as Sergeant Koslow
as Richard Caldwell
as Major Donovan
as Wilson Brickett
as Officer Sweeny
as Lt. Devins
as Finney Morgan
as Sgt. Wally Rydell
as Judge
as Captain Frank Sydney
as Wilson Sloane
as Tyrone Wattell
as Sgt. Major Boswell Stokes
as Chief Kenny Lanark
as Caleb Taylor
as Caleb Taylor
as Aaron Martin
as Judge Willard
as Judge Bocho
as Captain Knewt
as Caleb Taylor
as Mayor
as Judge
as Irwin Smith
as Deputy Inspector Marquette
as Dep. Inspector Marquette
as Everett
as Dale Wrightson
as Dr. Garner
as Daddy Ben Ross
as Jim Willis
as Surgical Resident (uncredited)
as Goose
as Coach Temple
as Lonnie's Parole Officer
as Sgt. Ogden
as Charles Foley
as R.C. Turner
as Capt. Dellinger
as Seldon
as Major Rockingham
as Resident
as Reverend Taylor
as Dr. Griffith