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See Bruce Dern's then-and-now transformation as '70s icon and Laura Dern's dad turns 90
- Bruce Dern turned 90 on June 4, marking six decades in the entertainment industry and a celebrated career.
- Dern is Laura Dern’s father, a connection highlighted alongside his long career.
- A new documentary, Densie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern, premiered at Cannes 2026 to spotlight his career.
- Dern’s early life included track ambitions, a move to Penn, and training at the Actors Studio in New York City.
- His filmography includes The Cowboys, The King of Marvin Gardens, The Great Gatsby, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
- Dern received Academy Award nominations for Coming Home (1978) and Nebraska (2013).
- Dern describes his level of stardom as never becoming the typical big star, valuing his work and relationships.
- Dern's career spans work across film and stage, with a Broadway debut in the 1950s.
- The feature notes Dern’s humility and grounding amid fame.
- Cannes 2026 event showcased insights from colleagues and friends about working with Dern.
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