Ernie Fosselius

Ernie Fosselius

79 · Born: Oct 23, 1945

Personal Details

BornOct 23, 1945 San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

Ernest Fosselius, a celebrated actor and director, entered this mortal coil on October 23rd, 1945, within the culturally rich and vibrant city of San Francisco, located in the state of California, within the United States of America, a nation renowned for its diversity, innovation, and boundless opportunities.

He is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his remarkable and extensive repertoire of work within the cinematic sphere, which boasts a plethora of notable and memorable performances, including his pivotal and influential roles in a trio of cult classics, specifically Hardware Wars, a 1978 science fiction comedy that has since become a beloved staple of the genre, Porklips Now, a 1980 animated film that showcased his versatility as a thespian, and the iconic and irreverent comedy Spaceballs, a 1987 parody of science fiction and space opera films that cemented his status as a master of comedic timing and wit.

Career

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2015
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2013
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2005
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1991
Ernest Scared Stupid
Ernest Scared Stupid as Trantor the Troll (voice)
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1988
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1983
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi as Giran - Rancor Keeper (voice) (uncredited)
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1978
Hardware Wars
Hardware Wars as Miscellaneous
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2008
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1978
Hardware Wars
Hardware Wars as Director, Writer