Bruce Ornstein | |
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Born | 1957 (age 67–68) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
Bruce Ornstein (born 1957) is an American actor and director known for the role of "Gus" in the 1977 film, Saturday Night Fever .
Ornstein's acting career started with Saturday Night Fever . Following the release of the film, he has appeared in a number of films, television movies, television program episodes, and stage plays. His film credits include Jack and His Friends , starring Sam Rockwell, which he wrote and directed. In 2012, he co-wrote and directed the independent film, Vamperifica, for Blood River Productions. Vamperifica won numerous awards, including Best Picture, and Best Vampire Comedy at the 2012 Indie Horror Festival, [1] as well as Best Horror Comedy and Audience Award at the Bram Stoker International Horror Festival in Whitby, UK. [2]
In addition to screenwriting and directing, Ornstein teaches acting in New York City, having created the Bruce Ornstein Acting Workshop in 1997. [3] He is currently an adjunct professor in the Columbia University MFA Program for Film. [4]