Dern Bruce Vedic birth chart profile
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Dern Bruce

June 4, 1936 · Chicago, Illinois
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ascendant
Aries
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Rahu / Sun / Mars · Apr 2026 – May 2026
OscarEntertainmentSportsActorExtemely RichMultiple MarriagesDivorceeLife Path 11
Biography

Who is Dern Bruce?

American actor working in films since 1960, often playing the roles of unstable, psychotic or fanatic characters. His grandfather was the former governor of Utah and FDRs Secretary of War. His father, John Dern, was the law partner of Adlai Stevenson. Derns mother, Jean was the granddaughter of the Carson, Pirie, Scott department stores co-founder. Born into a distinguished family in Winnetka, Illinois, Dern resented the time his parents abandoned him to his governess care. He felt an empty childhood as his parents traveled and when at home, they drank heavily. He went to private schools and ended up a track star at New Trier High School in Chicago. He went to the University of Pennsylvania and majored in journalism. He tried out for the 1956 Olympic track team but failed to qualify. He became disillusioned with his major so he dropped out of college to take up an acting career. Inspired by the image of Marlon Brando and James Dean, Dern hoped to make an impression in New York. He married Marie Pierce and moved to New York City to study at the Actors Studio. Derns family strongly disapproved of his career and almost disowned the young actor. In 1959, Dern was in the play, "Sweet Bird of Youth" on Broadway and he made his film debut in "Wild River" in 1960. From 1960, Dern continued to earn roles in film and television usually playing a misfit character. To this day, it is hard for John Wayne fans to forgive Derns character for killing their hero in the film, "The Cowboys," 1972. He played in "The Incredible Two-Headed Transplant," 1967, "Black Sunday" 1977 and "Coming Home" 1980 in which his performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. After the failure of his first marriage, Dern met actress Diane Ladd in an off- Broadway production of "Orpheus Descending." The two married June 1960 and a daughter was born in November. Dern moved his family to Los Angeles and than tragedy occurred. While Bruce and Diane were out of the house, their 18-month old daughter, left in the care of a teenage maid, drowned in the swimming pool. It took the Derns many years to come to terms with the accidental death of their daughter. In February 1967 their second daughter, Laura, was born. They decided to separate two months after she was born. The divorce was final in 1968 and Dern married ex-model, aspiring actress and widow, Andrea Beckett, whom he had met when he was teaching acting class in 1969. In 1990, they are still happily married. Laura grew closer to her father when she was a teenager and when she decided to pursue her acting career, Dern became a close confidante. He is an extremely proud father of his daughters acting ability and talents and gradually reconciled with Diane through their mutual parenting cares. Dern has been a runner since the age of 27 when he started keeping a log of his running activities. He has chalked up more than 250 career marathons. He runs seven miles a day, come rain or shine. His wife teases him about his compulsive personality. A financial wizard, he prefers to calculate his own financial papers. He continues to live in Malibu even though his home was destroyed by the Malibu floods in 1983. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Bruce Dern (born Thu Jun 04 1936, Chicago, United States)

Bruce Dern is an acclaimed American actor whose career spans more than six decades across film, television, and stage. Known for his intense, often unpredictable characters, he moved from the 1960s counterculture and westerns into prestige dramas and auteur collaborations, earning two Academy Award nominations and a 2013 Cannes Best Actor prize. He is widely regarded as a quintessential character actor who helped define modern American screen acting.

News and press highlights

Recent coverage in major trades has centered on Dern’s late-career momentum and continued festival presence, with retrospectives and Q&As celebrating milestones from his Hitchcock roles to his collaborations with Alexander Payne and Quentin Tarantino. Stories frequently note his continued work ethic into his late 80s, recurring appearances in independent features, and tributes recognizing a lifetime of contributions to American cinema. For breaking updates, consult Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and official studio or festival announcements.

Recent and selected projects (2010s–2020s)

  • Nebraska (2013) – Poignant, minimalist lead performance; Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
  • The Hateful Eight (2015) – General Sanford Smithers, a tense, memorable turn in Tarantino’s chamber western.
  • Chappaquiddick (2017) – As Joe Kennedy Sr., bringing formidable gravity to the historical drama.
  • Lucky (2017) – A warmly observed appearance opposite Harry Dean Stanton.
  • Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) – George Spahn, a key figure in Tarantino’s 1969 tapestry.
  • The Mustang (2019) – A seasoned rancher mentoring inmates in an acclaimed indie drama.
  • The Artist’s Wife (2019) – A nuanced portrait of a famed painter facing cognitive decline.
  • Ongoing – Numerous independent features and festival titles in the early 2020s, continuing his reputation for distinctive character work.

Social media and official pages

There are no widely recognized, verified personal social accounts for Bruce Dern. Updates typically come via studios, distributors, festivals, and reputable trade outlets. Use caution with impersonator profiles.

Career snapshot and milestones

  • Early work: Member of The Actors Studio; formative stage roles in New York and Los Angeles.
  • Hitchcock years: Appearances in Marnie (1964) and Family Plot (1976) showcased his range.
  • New Hollywood and genre standouts: The Wild Angels (1966), Silent Running (1972), The Cowboys (1972), Smile (1975), Black Sunday (1977), The Driver (1978).
  • Acclaimed dramas: Coming Home (1978) led to his first Oscar nomination; a late-career resurgence with Nebraska (2013) reintroduced him to new audiences.
  • Television: Recurring as Frank Harlow on HBO’s Big Love, plus numerous guest roles across decades.

Awards and recognition

  • Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor nominee (Coming Home, 1978); Best Actor nominee (Nebraska, 2013).
  • Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor (Nebraska, 2013).
  • Multiple nominations and honors from Golden Globes, BAFTA, SAG, and critics’ associations.

Background and personal

  • Family: Father of actress Laura Dern; formerly married to actress Diane Ladd; married to Andrea Beckett.
  • Lineage: Grandson of George H. Dern (Utah governor and U.S. Secretary of War); related to poet Archibald MacLeish.
  • Author: Memoir “Things I’ve Said, but Probably Shouldn’t Have,” reflecting on a singular career.
  • Athletics: Known as an endurance-running enthusiast with a disciplined training ethic.

How to follow reliable updates

  • Trades: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, IndieWire.
  • Festivals: Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Telluride, AFI Fest, and regional U.S. festivals.
  • Guilds/Institutions: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announcements; cinematheque and museum programs.

Note: This profile compiles widely reported public information and recent highlights; consult the links above and reputable outlets for the latest news and release details.

Which Raj Yogas are in Dern Bruce's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Dern Bruce's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Dern Bruce running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Dern Bruce is currently in the Rahu mahadasha, running from Apr 16, 2026 to May 5, 2026.

PREVIOUSMar 19, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
Rahu / Sun / Moon
NOWApr 16, 2026 - May 5, 2026
Rahu / Sun / Mars
NEXTMay 5, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026
Rahu / Sun / Rahu

What do Dern Bruce's numerology numbers say?

Dern Bruce's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 7, Soul Urge 7, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 4.

Life Path
11

Chaldean Life Path 11 is a master vibration of heightened intuition and spiritual sensitivity. It indicates inspired leadership when grounded and practical.

Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

Birth
4

Discover Birth Number 4 in Vedic astrology: key personality traits, career paths, relationships, and remedies to balance life and attract success and prosperity.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1959
Career
New Career 1959 (Stage debut)
1960
Career
New Career 1960 (Film debut)
1960
Relationship
Marriage June 1960 (Dianne Ladd)
1960
Family
Change in family responsibilities 29 November 1960 (Daughter Diane Elizabeth born)
1962
Death
Death of Child 18 May 1962 (Diane Elizabeth)
1967
Family
Change in family responsibilities 10 February 1967 at 07:48 AM in Santa Monica (Daughter Laura born)
1969
Relationship
Divorce dates 1969 (From Diane)
1969
Relationship
Marriage 1969 (Second marriage Andrea Beckett)
1980
Career
Gain social status 1980 (Nomination for Best Supporting Actor Oscar)
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