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Known for
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
28 September
Location
Oklahoma, United States
Edit pageMarshall Bell
Biography
Marshall Bell is an American actor known for his commanding screen presence and for frequently portraying authority figures, villains, and morally complex characters in film and television. With a career spanning several decades, he has become a recognizable character actor in Hollywood.
Born on September 28, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Marshall Bell was raised in Denver, Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado, where he initially studied business before discovering his passion for acting. He later trained in theater and began performing on stage, developing the strong physicality and intensity that would define many of his screen roles.
Bell began his film career in the early 1980s, gaining attention for his role as the brutal coach in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). He went on to appear in a wide range of films, including Stand by Me (1986), Total Recall (1990), Starship Troopers (1997), and The Edge (1997). His performances often emphasized toughness and authority, making him a natural fit for military officers, law enforcement figures, and antagonists.
In addition to film, Marshall Bell has had an extensive television career, with appearances in popular series such as Miami Vice, The X-Files, 24, The A-Team, and Deadwood. His versatility allowed him to move easily between genres, from science fiction and horror to westerns and crime dramas.
